Post Brussels attack, Donald Trump slams Hillary Clinton, Prez Obama
Washington, Mar 23 (IBNS) After the horrific Brussels attack, which claimed at least 30 lives on Tuesday, was owned by Islamic fringe unit ISIS, Donald Trump slammed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and US President Barrack Obama.
‘Witchcraft’ beliefs trigger attacks against people with albinism, UN expert warns
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):People with albinism are being hunted for witchcraft rituals, their body parts hacked off with machetes, and even having their graves desecrated, a United Nations expert warned on Tuesday in her first report to the UN Human Rights Council.
World Water Day: UN calls for ‘better water and better jobs’
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):With nearly half of the world’s workers employed in water-related sectors, sustainable access to safe water can change lives and livelihoods, the United Nations on Tuesday said, underscoring the link between water and jobs, this year’s theme for World Water Day.
UN strongly condemns terrorist bombings in Brussels as 'an attack on us all'
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations has strongly condemned on Tuesday's terrorist bombings in Brussels, extending condolences to the victims and their families while expressing solidarity with the people and Government of Belgium.
UN Women launches media partnership to help bring gender equality to newsrooms
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations entity tasked with promoting gender equality launched an innovative partnership with leading media houses on Tuesday to galvanize attention and concrete action towards women's rights within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Zika: 'the more we know the worse things look,' UN health agency chief reports
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The head of the United Nations health agency on Tuesday reported that in less than a year, the status of Zika has changed from “a mild medical curiosity†to a disease with severe public health implications, warning that “the more we know the worse things look.â€
'Terrible year' in war-torn Yemen leaves majority of country's people in need of aid – UN
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):One year on into the conflict in Yemen, tens of thousands of Yemenis have been killed or injured, one in 10 are displaced and nearly the entire population is in urgent need of aid, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country said.
UN refugee agency redefines role in Greece as EU-Turkey deal comes into effect
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations refugee agency has announced that it is “not a party†to the new provisions agreed between the European Union (EU) and Turkey to stem the large-scale flow of refugees and migrants into Greece and Europe, and that it will align its work to cope with the deal.
Senior UN official warns Burundi's tensions could fuel violence throughout Great Lakes region
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):A climate for inclusive dialogue is urgently required to eradicate the polarization and fragmentation of Burundian society, resulting from the increasing poverty and ongoing political crisis, a senior United Nations human rights official on Tuesday urged.
New products and technologies needed to aid small farmers, UN agriculture chief says
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The head of the United Nations agricultural agency on Tuesday called for great use of agroecology, biotechnology and other creative tools to eradicate hunger, fight malnutrition and achieve sustainable agriculture.
UN welcomes ICC's first conviction for rape as war crime
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the judgement issued by the International Criminal Court in the case of former Congolese vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba.
Inclusive approach needed to embrace religious diversity in Denmark – UN expert
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):While appraising Denmark as a liberal country that values and respects freedom and religion, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday also addressed challenges Danish society faces, especially towards “an open, inclusive†identity and religious diversity.
Ukraine: UN experts urge accountability for human rights violations by foreign fighters
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):On Tuesday in Geneva, the United Nations Working Group on mercenaries called on the Government of Ukraine to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed by foreign armed actors during the conflict that has plagued the country since 2014.
IS claims responsibility for Brussels attacks
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack in Belgium capital Brussels which left more than 30 people killed and scores others injured on Tuesday, media reports said.
Eiffel Tower to be lit up in colours of Belgium
Paris, Mar 22 (IBNS): The iconic Eiffel Tower is likely to be lit up with Belgium's national colours to stand in solidarity with the nation that was hit by three blasts on Tuesday.