UN deputy chief highlights importance of public institutions in reaching development goals
Jul 19, 2017, at 10:03 am
New York, July 19(Just Earth News): United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Tuesday urged public institutions to embrace the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, reduce inequality and end tackle climate change.
UN and partners call for nearly $24 million in emergency aid for the Congo's Pool region
Jul 19, 2017, at 10:02 am
New York, July 19(Just Earth News): United Nations, the Republic of Congo's Government and humanitarian partners on Tuesday appealed for $23.7 million to aid Congolese in the area of southern Brazzaville known as “the Poolâ€, where fighting and insecurity has displaced one out of every three people.
Children increasingly targeted for murder, rape in Central African Republic – UNICEF
Jul 19, 2017, at 04:16 am
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Renewed fighting in the Central African Republic (CAR) is increasingly targeting children, while there are concerns that the humanitarian needs in the country could escalate to levels not seen since the crisis four years ago, United Nations humanitarian officials on Wednesday said.
Japanese YouTube star Piko Taro makes first UN appearance, promotes Global Goals
Jul 19, 2017, at 04:15 am
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Japanese entertainer Piko Taro, famous for his “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen†(PPAP) viral music video, has joined the ranks of celebrities who promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on behalf of Governments, the United Nations, civil society and other actors in the global development community.
Despite some improvements, food security remains dire in Syria – UN agencies
Jul 19, 2017, at 04:15 am
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): In spite of improvements in wheat production in war-torn Syria – about 12 per cent more than last year's record low – the overall food security situation remains far worse than before the conflict, the United Nations food security and emergency food relief agencies have said.
As ‘drivers’ of innovation, youth need skills and capacity – UN General Assembly President
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Underscoring the importance of well trained and capable youth to realize the opportunities offered by advances in technology and innovation, the President of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday called for building their capacities to ensure that they can fulfil their potential as well as support sustainable development.
Global problems need global solutions, UN officials tell ministers at development forum
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Opening the high-level segment of the annual forum designed to discuss implementation of the anti-poverty agenda, top United Nations officials on Monday stressed the importance of multilateralism to address global problems.
UN rights group concludes evaluation of Palestinians living under occupation
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): A committee of United Nations experts has completed its annual evaluation of the situation of people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, hearing serious concerns about Israel’s human rights record, including the deteriorating situation in Gaza, inadequate protection for detained children and increasing obstacles being faced by human rights defenders and journalists.
FEATURE: Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of students
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Prize-winning photographs taken by students from around the world – currently exhibited at United Nations Headquarters in New York – encapsulate their own ideas and feelings about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN food standards body kicks off session by tackling arsenic in rice, pesticide residues
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:36 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): A United Nations standards-setting body on Monday adopted a number of decisions to ensure food safety, including maximum residue limits for a range of drugs used in cattle and other animals, as well as revisions to guidance on agricultural and hygienic practices to minimize microbial, chemical and physical hazards to fresh fruits and vegetables.
After Mosul victory, senior UN officials detail Iraq’s political and humanitarian needs
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:34 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Monday called for regional and international support to stabilize newly liberated Mosul and to create conditions for peace and development throughout Iraq.
Health services, especially vaccines, must ‘reach the unreached,’ stress UN agencies
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:33 pm
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): Globally, nearly 13 million infants – almost one in ten – did not receive any vaccinations last year, putting them at serious risk of potentially fatal diseases, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, urging greater efforts to extend the reach of health services.
UN report urges accelerated efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Jul 18, 2017, at 04:03 am
New York, July 17(Just Earth News): If the world is to eradicate poverty, address climate change and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030, greater efforts are needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a United Nations report presented On Mondayby Secretary-General António Guterres.
Syria talks end with 'incremental progress' but 'no breakthrough' – UN envoy
Jul 16, 2017, at 05:14 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Speaking to reporters in the early hours of Saturday in Geneva, United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura said that the latest round of the intra-Syrian talks ended with “incremental progress.â€
YouTube star Lilly Singh named UNICEF goodwill envoy
Jul 16, 2017, at 05:12 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Indian-origin Canadian YouTube star and actress Lilly Singh as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
Two years on, UN chief stresses 'sustained commitment essential' for Iran nuclear deal
Jul 16, 2017, at 05:08 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Marking the second anniversary of the historic agreement aimed at ensuring the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the Gulf country for implementing its nuclear-related commitments.
Strong partnership between UN and Member States vital to end sexual exploitation and abuse
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:13 pm
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday underscored the importance of a strong partnership between the Organization and Member States in moving forward with efforts to prevent and address sexual exploitation and abuse.
Faith central to hope and resilience, highlights UN chief, launching initiative to combat atrocities
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:11 pm
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Voicing concern over the abuse of religion to justify incitement to violence and discrimination, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the importance of religious leaders in preventing violence and contributing to peace and stability.
Guterres condemns deadly attack on Israeli police officers in Old City of Jerusalem
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:54 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned this morning’s deadly attack by three assailants that left two Israeli police officers dead and leaving a third one injured in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Ahead of Sunday's consultation in Venezuela, UN voices concern for demonstrators
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:53 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday expressed concern about the situation in Venezuela, where nearly 100 people have died since April and more than 1,500 were injured in connection with ongoing protests.
DR Congo: UN refugee agency sounds alarm as displacement sees no end in Kasai region
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:52 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has alerted the humanitarian community about the violence and continued displacement of civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the Kasai region where the estimated number of displaced people now exceeds 1.3 million.
UN warns of worsening hunger in East Africa amid third consecutive failed rainy season
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:51 am
New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): The third consecutive failed rainy season in East Africa has seriously eroded families' resilience, and urgent and effective livelihood support is required, the United Nations agricultural agency has warned.
'Smart' money moving to 'green' financing, reveals new UN report
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:50 am
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Even though investments towards sustainable development in developing countries have fallen short by nearly $2.5 trillion each year, emerging financial products and encouraging policies illustrate that both public and private sectors are serious about correcting that trend, the United Nations environment arm has said.
London acid attack incidents: Police arrest teenager
Jul 15, 2017, at 12:13 am
London, July 14 (IBNS): A teenager was arrested by police in connection with acid attack cases in London, officials said.
Jerusalem: Israeli police killed in attack
Jul 14, 2017, at 11:56 pm
Jerusalem, July 14 (IBNS): Two policemen were killed and one was injured during a shootout in Jerusalem on Friday, media reports said.
Masked gunmen shoot 11 dead at Mexico children's party
Jul 14, 2017, at 07:36 pm
Tizayuca, Jul 14 (IBNS): At least 11 adults were shot dead by masked gunmen who stomped on them at a children's party in Mexico's Hidalgo province, reports said.
UK: Teen arrested in London following acid attacks
Jul 14, 2017, at 07:33 pm
London, Jul 14 (IBNS): Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion that he was involved in acid attacks which plagued London on Thursday night, reports said.
Palestinian gunmen open fire in Jerusalem wounding three Israelis before being shot dead
Jul 14, 2017, at 06:31 pm
Jerusalame, Jul 14 (IBNS) : Three Palestinians opened fire in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, wounding three Israelis, before they were killed in a gunfight.
UN envoy calls on Security Council to further support fight against terrorism in West Africa, Sahel
Jul 14, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, July 14(Just Earth News): Amid rising terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa and the United Nations envoy for the region called on the Security Council to further support national and Regional efforts to combat this "serious threat", including strengthening the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.
Jul 14, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, July 14(Just Earth News): The humanitarian situation in Eritrea – which is quite isolated and off the media radars – is “on a positive trajectory†but international donors need to give malnourishment and food insecurity continued attention, a senior United Nations relief official on Thursday said.