South Sudan: Ban to put in place measures to improve UN Mission’s ability to protect civilians
Nov 02, 2016, at 04:45 am
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): Alarmed by the “serious shortcomings†uncovered by an independent investigation into the response of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) after deadly violence erupted in and around its premises in Juba this past July, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will introduce a raft of measures for the Mission to better protect civilians – including through greater accountability of the mission's civilian and uniformed leadership, Ban’s spokesperson said on Tuesday.
UN rights office concerned at continuing hostilities in both western and eastern Aleppo
Nov 02, 2016, at 04:44 am
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday expressed concern that all parties in Aleppo are conducting hostilities which are resulting in large numbers of civilian casualties, and creating an atmosphere of terror for those who continue to live in the Syrian city.
In unanimous vote, Security Council extends mandate of UN-OPCW body on chemical weapons use in Syria
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): The UN Security Council on Monday extended by just under three weeks the mandate of the United Nations- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joint Investigative Mechanism, the body tasked with identifying those behind chemical weapons attacks in the Syrian civil war.
Lebanon: Welcoming new president, UN chief encourages formation of government without delay
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the election of Michel Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed hope that all parties in the country will continue to work in a spirit of unity and in the national interest, according to his spokesperson.
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): Highlighting that the humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate despite the efforts of relief actors, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen called on all parties to recommit themselves to the promises made earlier and to engage fully and constructively with the UN-mediated peace process.
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): Governments need to adopt new approaches to human trafficking in light of conflict-induced migration increasing around the world and putting many more people at risk of such trafficking, according to an independent United Nations human rights expert.
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): 16 years ago on Monday, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution (S/RES/1325) on women, peace and security, which has since come to be famously associated with the number 1325 within the UN system.
“To transform our world, we must transform its cities†says UN chief on World Cities Da
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): With more than half of the global population now living in cities and human settlements, greater attention needs to be placed on the role of urbanization as a source of global development and social inclusion, according to the United Nations on World Cities Day.
UN refugee agency aims to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees by 2020
Nov 01, 2016, at 04:53 am
New York, Oct 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency announced on Monday its intention to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees across the world by 2020 as a way to better assist and protect them
Almost one in seven children breathing heavily toxic air – UNICEF report
Nov 01, 2016, at 04:52 am
New York, Oct 31 (Just Earth News): About 300 million children in the world are living in areas with outdoor air so toxic – six or more times higher than international pollution guidelines – that it can cause serious health damage, including harming their developing brains, a new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report has revealed.
Ambassador of Yemen to Pakistan calls on Special Assistant to Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi today
Oct 31, 2016, at 11:55 pm
Islamabad, Oct 31 (IBNS): Mohammed Motahar Ali-Shabi, the newly appointed Ambassador of Yemen to Pakistan called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi on Monday, in his office.
Oct 31, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Oct 31 (Just Earth News): In a telephone conversation with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon regretted the country's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and expressed hope that it would reconsider the decision before the withdrawal takes effect.
UN envoy on Syria 'shocked' and 'appalled' by indiscriminate rocket attack on western Aleppo
Oct 31, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Oct 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has said that he is “appalled and shocked†by the high number of rockets indiscriminately launched by armed opposition groups on civilian suburbs of Syria's western Aleppo in the past 48 hours.
Oct 30, 2016, at 10:14 pm
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): The United Nations is celebrating Diwali for the firs time.
Airstrikes kill over dozen people in Yemen
Oct 30, 2016, at 04:56 pm
Sanaa, Oct 30 (IBNS): At least a dozen people were killed in airstrikes at a Yemeni prison on Saturday, reports said.
UN mission condemns killings and increased violence in the Central African Republic
Oct 30, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Oct 30 (Just Earth News): Denouncing recent violence and increasing tensions in parts of the Central African Republic (CAR), in particular the town of Bambari, resulting in the deaths of 25 individuals, the United Nations mission in the country has called for an end to the attacks and reprisals as well as appealed for dialogue to resolve the situation.
Syria: Security Council strongly condemns attacks against schools and shelling of Russian Embassy
Oct 30, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Oct 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has condemned in the “strongest terms†an attack yesterday on the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Syria's capital Damascus as well as the widely reported recent attacks on schools in the country, according to separate statements issued late yesterday.
Overhauling of Canadian Immigration system targeted as a part of economic boost
Oct 30, 2016, at 02:25 am
Calgary, Oct 29 (IBNS): The 14-member Advisory Council on Economic Growth that was formed under the stewardship of Dominic Barton, the global Managing Director of the consultancy firm McKinsey & Co. to act as a group of external advisors to Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, delivered its first three recommendations to Ottawa.
Premier Wyne celebrates Diwali with Indians in Toronto
Oct 30, 2016, at 02:12 am
Toronto, Oct 29 (IBNS): Ontario liberal Caucus led by Premier Kathleen Wyne, in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Toronto and Panorama India hosted a Diwali reception on Oct 26 at Woodbine Banquet Hall in Etobicoike.
General Assembly elects 14 members to UN Human Rights Council
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): The General Assembly on Friday elected, by secret ballot, 14 States to serve on the Human Rights Council, the United Nations body responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
UN chief set to open next month ‘crucial phase’ of negotiations on Cyprus
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): The Turkish Cypriot leader and the Greek Cypriot leader will head to Switzerland early next month for a meeting that will be opened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and will kick-off an intensive week of negotiations of the Cyprus talks, a senior UN envoy announced on Friday.
Ban urges all parties in Venezuela to reduce polarization and engage sincerely in dialogue process
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:06 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the Vatican’s joining of the ongoing initiative by former Heads of State and Government to promote dialogue between the Government of Venezuela and the country’s political opposition, under the auspices of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).
Violations of freedom of expression and the media continue in Belarus – UN rights expert
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): Human rights violations are growing worse in Belarus, according to a new report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the country, Miklós Haraszti, which he presented to the UN General Assembly on Friday.
UN expert urges international community to continue to address human rights challenges in Myanmar
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, called upon the international community on Friday to not forget about ongoing human rights challenges in the country, including continued detention of political prisoners, the constitutional guarantee of 25 per cent of seats in Parliament to the military, and increasing unrest and discrimination against Muslim communities.
Achieving Global Goals hinges on 'determined pursuit' of sustainable transport – UN expert report
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): Greater investment in greener, more efficient and sustainable transport can save trillions of dollars and help achieve the global sustainability goals, according to a United Nations report launched on Friday that provides 10 recommendations on how resources can be redirected to the transport sector.
Withdrawal from International Criminal Court could send 'wrong message' – UN chief
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:01 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): Expressing regret over the intention of three African countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for strengthening the Court from within its processes.
Israel is denying Palestine’s right to development, says UN human rights expert
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Michael Lynk, has declared that Israel is denying Palestine’s right to development by creating rampant poverty, “epic†unemployment, and economic stagnation.
Stronger regional partnerships can help UN promote global stability, Ban tells Security Council
Oct 29, 2016, at 01:59 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the complex challenges confronting global peace and security, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday emphasized the urgent need for a collective response by the international community that draws on regional and global partnerships.
Syria: UN chief condemns reported school attack in western Aleppo
Oct 29, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the reported attack on Friday on a school in the western part of Syria's Aleppo city that killed a number of children.
Oct 29, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): Warning that the situation in Yemen is growing more dire every day, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the lead United Nations-affiliated agency on migration issues, launched on Friday a regional appeal for nearly $150 million to help provide desperately needed assistance to the country’s people trapped amid the escalating conflict.