UN chief visits Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, meets Middle Eastern leaders in capital
Mar 28, 2016, at 12:59 pm
New York, Mar 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon continued his trip to the Middle East on Sunday with a visit to Jordan alongside World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, where they met with refugees from the Zaatari camp, as well as with senior government officials from Palestine, Turkey and Jordan, including King Abdullah II.
In Baghdad, UN chief underlines extreme concern about 'enormous' challenges Iraq faces
Mar 27, 2016, at 12:09 pm
New York, Mar 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Visiting Iraq on Saturday for the eighth time as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon said he is impressed by the progress made, particularly against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or Da'esh, but warned that he remains extremely concerned about the enormous challenges the country faces.
Bangladesh celebrates Independence and National Day
Mar 26, 2016, at 03:07 pm
Dhaka, Mar 26 (IBNS): Bangladesh is celebrating its 46th Independence and National Day on Saturday.
Major milestones reached on renewable energy investments, UN reports
Mar 26, 2016, at 01:17 pm
New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Coal and gas-fired electricity generation last year drew less than half the record investment made in solar, wind and other renewables capacity - one of several important firsts for green energy recently announced in a United Nations-backed report.
UN Commission on the Status of Women ends with agreement on foundations to accelerate action
Mar 26, 2016, at 01:15 pm
New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The 60th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women concluded on Friday with UN Member States committing to “gender-responsive†actions with stronger laws, policies and institutions, better data and scaled-up financing.
On International Day, Ban calls to bring all perpetrators of heinous crimes to justice
Mar 26, 2016, at 01:13 pm
New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):On the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged for intensified efforts to bring all perpetrators of heinous crimes to justice, and to end impunity.
On slavery remembrance day, UN chief shines a light on African diaspora's legacy
Mar 26, 2016, at 01:10 pm
New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday highlighted the African diaspora's contributions to society, including culture, medicine, science and spirituality, as the global community gathered to honour the millions of Africans forcibly exploited by slavery.
In Lebanon, UN chief and World Bank President show commitment to leaving 'no one behind'
Mar 26, 2016, at 01:08 pm
New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):While in Lebanon on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim underlined the UN system's commitment to the country, calling for additional funds for a refugee camp, inaugurating a new social development centre, and announcing a new financing plan for Lebanese schools.
Brussels attack: Police raid yield in arrest of one suspect
Mar 26, 2016, at 05:52 am
Brussels, Mar 26 (IBNS) Belgian police raided and arrested a suspected terrorist on Friday, following a raid, according to reports.
‘Without stories there is silence’ – women speak up at the UN about violence and disability
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):When Betty was asked to participate in a multimedia exhibition about violence against women and disability, at first she did not think her story was worthy enough.
87 million children under seven have known nothing but conflict, UNICEF reports
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):More than 86.7 million children under the age of seven have spent their entire lives in conflict zones, putting their brain development at risk, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday.
Fight against tuberculosis only 'half-won,' UN chief says on World Day
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Observing World Tuberculosis Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for united global efforts to end the deadly disease by 2030 as it would claim the lives of 1.5 million people this year alone.
UN welcomes 'historic' guilty verdict against Radovan Karadžić
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Calling on Thursday “historic†for the people of former Yugoslavia and for international criminal justice, United nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday expressed support for the victims who suffered under former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić, following his guilty verdict by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
UN rights chief concerned over 'collective expulsion' of migrants after EU-Turkey deal
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The top United Nations human rights official on Thursday expressed serious concern over the recent accord between the European Union (EU) and Turkey to stem the large-scale flow of refugees and migrants into Greece and Europe, stressing that individual cases must be assessed adequately to avoid a “collective expulsion.â€
In Lebanon, Ban prasies country's generosity towards Syrian refugees
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived this morning in Lebanon, starting with a visit to the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, in Naqoura and then holding a joint press conference where he praised the generosity the country and Lebanese people have shown towards Syrian refugees.
Ethiopia: UN and partners launch 90-day campaign to boost drought-relief funding
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:28 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):To aid drought-affected people of Ethiopia, the United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched a 90-day campaign to raise awareness about the food crisis in the country and raise funds to bridge a $700 million gap.
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations envoy for the peace process in the Middle East on Thursday warned the Security Council that the prospects for an independent Palestinian state are disappearing, and questioned the political will of the Israeli and Palestinian actors to address the main challenges blocking peace efforts.
UNESCO chief welcomes the liberation of Syria's Palmyra world heritage site
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:24 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday welcomed the liberation of the Palmyra archeological site, a martyr city inscribed on the agency's World Heritage list.
'End to fighting can't come soon enough' for Yemen, says UN humanitarian chief
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:22 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations relief chief on Thursday welcomed efforts to find a solution to the crisis in Yemen, adding that yesterday's announcement of an agreement to cease hostilities on 10 April is “positive.â€
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Somalia through March 2017
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Stressing the importance of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia to that country's political process, the Security Council on Thursday extended the mandate of UNSOM's work until 31 March 2017.
On World Day, UN chief urges States to promote right to truth and justice
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:18 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Observing International Day for the right to the truth, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged States to adopt measures to promote truth, justice and reparations for victims, which is so crucial to ensuring that gross human rights violations are not repeated.
UN rights chief urges Egypt to halt 'clampdown' on civil society groups
Mar 25, 2016, at 01:15 pm
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations human rights chief has expressed grave concern over the closure of hundreds of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Egypt and the prosecutions of numerous rights defenders for their legitimate work since November 2014, urging the Government to end such repressive measures.
After Brussels attacks IS posts new video calling for Jihad
Mar 25, 2016, at 04:40 am
Brussels, Mar 24 (IBNS): After the deadly attacks on Tuesday in Belgium's capital Brussels, terror outfit Islamic State on Thursday released a video where it has called on its followers to claim victory and wage jihad.
UN Envoy for Yemen announces cessation of hostilities and start date for peace talks
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following “extensive†consultations with Yemeni leaders and regional partners, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen on Wednesday announced that parties to the conflict have agreed to a nation-wide cessation of hostilities beginning at midnight on 10 April, in advance of the upcoming round of peace talks, scheduled on 18 April in Kuwait.
Progress made on humanitarian track for Syria, UN advisor reports
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The advisor to the United Nations envoy on Syria on Wednesday reported further progress in the humanitarian relief efforts in the conflict-battered country, with more areas reached, allowing medical kits to get through checkpoints, and children to be vaccinated.
Diplomatic Quartet to prepare report to lay ground for Israel-Palestine talks – UN envoy
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations envoy for the peace process in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Wednesday unveiled a plan by the diplomatic Quartet – comprising the UN, Russia, the United States and the European Union – to produce a report that would help create a political environment for the two sides to resume peace negotiations.
Senior UN official warns of dire consequences for millions of Iraqis due to funding shortfalls
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:30 pm
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
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:28 pm
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
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:26 pm
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
Mar 23, 2016, at 11:24 pm
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.