Senior UN official warns of dire consequences for millions of Iraqis due to funding shortfalls
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Returning from a visit to Iraq, a senior United Nations relief official on Wednesday drew attention to the worsening situation for more than 10 million people in need, and to the urgency to mobilize more funding for the humanitarian response.
DR Congo at 'critical juncture,' amid rising political tensions – UN envoy tells Security Council
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is at a critical juncture, with rising political tensions ahead of elections which could lead to violence if left unaddressed, the top United Nations official in the country warned the Security Council on Wednesday, while highlighting key issues for consideration as it renews the UN's mandate there.
World Meteorological Day: as extreme weather becomes 'the new normal,' UN urges bold climate action
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Observing the World Meteorological Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday that extreme weather events are becoming “the new normal†and bold climate action is needed to “face the future now.â€
NATO condemns terror attacks in Brussels
Brussels, Mar 23 (IBNS): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attacks in Belgium's Brussels city which left over 30 people killed while injures scores on Tuesday.
Brussels: Two brothers behind attacks
Brussels, Mar 23 (IBNS): The police on Wednesday identified two of the attackers who were believed to be responsible for the Brussels massacre on Tuesday, media reports said.
Brussels attack: Jet Airways crew safe in hospitals
Brussels, Mar 23 (IBNS) Jet Airways crew who were injured during explosions at Brussels airport on Tuesday are safe in hospitals, the aviation company said in a statement on Wednesday.
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.