Calling for G20 support, Ban stresses importance of financing mechanisms for 2030 Goals
Sep 06, 2016, at 04:28 am
New York, Sept 5 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday stressed the importance of financing and other support mechanisms to implement the global goals for sustainable development and climate action, urging further efforts by G20 countries to fulfill their commitments.
On World Day, UN chief says 'charity is one of best investments for common future'
Sep 06, 2016, at 04:27 am
New York, Sept 5 (Just Earth News): “Charity is one of the best investments we can make in our common future,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday, the International Day of Charity, noting that the world is now seeing the dramatic rise of philanthropy in developing countries.
Gabon: Ban speaks with President and opposition leader; calls for end to violence
Sep 05, 2016, at 11:51 am
New York, Sept 5 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon, and Jean Ping, presidential candidate of the Démocratie Nouvelle party, to help end violence that ensued the recent, closely-contested presidential election in the African country.
Sep 05, 2016, at 03:22 am
New York, Sept 4 (Just Earth News): At a G20 summit in the southeastern city of Hangzhou in China, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the conference's focus on sustainable development and climate change, urging all countries to take early action on these.
Sep 02, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New York, Sept 2 (Just Earth News): Involvement of all sections of the society, in particular its young people, in bottom-up peace building approaches is vital to ensure sustainable social justice, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday at a youth event in Sri Lanka.
Ban notes developments in Brazil, extends best wishes to new President
Sep 01, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Sept 1 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has taken note of the decision by the Brazilian Senate to impeach President Dilma Rousseff and of the subsequent swearing in of acting President Michel Temer as President of Brazil.
On Friendship Day, Ban says lives can be enriched, future enhanced through unity and camaraderie
Jul 31, 2016, at 03:38 am
New York, July 30 (Just Earth News): Marking the International Day of Friendship, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday urged everyone to unite in a shared spirit of human solidarity to overcome the crises confronting the global society.
UN rights expert applauds media initiative to put spotlight on homelessness in San Francisco
Jun 29, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, June 29 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights expert on housing on Tuesday commended a large media initiative in the US city of San Francisco aimed at bringing the issue of homelessness to the forefront of discussions and encourage civil engagement.
On Day Against Drug Abuse, Ban calls for 'effective, compassionate' global response
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:34 am
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News):Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General on Sunday called for “a global response that is simultaneously effective, compassionate and humane,†to the challenges posed by the world drug problem.
On International Day, UN chief urges end to 'dehumanizing' practice for victims of torture
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:32 am
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has on Sunday expressed support for and solidarity with the victims of torture and their families throughout the world, and underscored that torture must never be used under any circumstances, including during conflict or when national security is under threat.
Ban appoints Ivan Å imonovic as special adviser on the responsibility to protect
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:25 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the appointment of Ivan Šimonović of Croatia as his Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect.
Welcoming Sudan’s cessation of hostilities, Ban urges ‘final peace’ through national dialogue
Jun 23, 2016, at 12:12 pm
New York, June 23 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the announcement by the Sudanese Government of a four-month unilateral cessation of hostilities, beginning on 18 June 2016, in the Blue Nile and South Kordofan states.
On International Yoga Day, Ban spotlights importance of healthy living in realizing Global Goals
Jun 22, 2016, at 04:33 am
New York, June 21 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged everyone to embrace healthier choices and lifestyles and to commit to unity with other human beings, regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, gender identity or sexual orientation.
In Russia, Ban spotlights leadership and shared input in advancing global commitments
Jun 17, 2016, at 12:43 pm
New York, June 17 (Just Earth News): Participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of translating the various landmark agreements made by the international community during the past year into action as soon as possible.
Ban urges 'sharp focus,' shared responsibility for continued momentum on UN peace agenda
Jun 10, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 10 (Just Earth News):With the continuing rise in interlinked political crises and challenges around the world, United Nations Member States must draw on shared expertise supported by a multilateral peace and security architecture to attain a more peaceful future for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Thursday.
Ban commends India and United States for supporting early entry into force of Paris Agreement
Jun 09, 2016, at 04:51 am
New York, June 8 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended a joint statement on climate change made by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama announcing their support for early entry into force of the Paris Agreement, and encouraged all countries to accelerate their domestic processes to join or ratify it.
In Paris, Ban calls for ‘courage and legitimacy’ to achieve peace in Middle East
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:15 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): Terror, violence and the incitement that fuel them, along with the ongoing settlement enterprise and the lack of unity between Gaza and the West Bank are all obstacles that must be overcome on the path towards achieving peace in the Middle East, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today, calling on the international community to exercise its influence to help reach this goal.
Mali: Ban ‘outraged’ by latest attack on UN mission; urges authorities to investigate
Jun 02, 2016, at 03:27 pm
New York, June 2 (Just Earth News): In two separate incidents that took place yesterday in the Gao area of Mali’s restive north, terrorists attacked an outpost of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSMA), as well as the services of a local provider for the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the most recent in a string of deadly attacks against the UN in the country.
UN chief welcomes region-led meetings of political dialogue for Burundi
May 28, 2016, at 04:42 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the meetings of the political dialogue for Burundi, held in Arusha, from 21 to 24 May under the auspices of the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Benjamin William Mkapa, former President of Tanzania.
Ban ‘saddened’ by EgyptAir flight crash
May 21, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, May 21(Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is “deeply saddened†by the crash of EgyptAir’s flight MS804 yesterday, his spokesman said on Friday in a statement.
In Geneva, Ban welcomes first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Games
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During a visit to Geneva on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in the international event, and received the Olympic Cup Award on behalf of the UN.
Apr 05, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki moon on Monday called for a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war, stressing that those hazards prevent aid from reaching those in need, and endanger the lives of the displaced persons returning home and children going to school.
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Turkish capital
Mar 14, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New York, Mar 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attack in the Turkish capital of Ankara earlier on Sunday that reportedly killed and wounded dozens of people.
Missile firing prompts UN chief to call on DPR Korea to stop ‘destabilising acts’
Mar 11, 2016, at 03:18 pm
New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon “remains gravely concerned†by the situation on the Korean Peninsula following on Thursday’s ile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), his spokesman said.
Following missile launch, Ban calls on Iran not to increase tensions through ‘hasty actions’
Mar 11, 2016, at 03:11 pm
New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following Wednesday’s ballistic missile launch conducted by Iran, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on the Government “to act with moderation, caution and the good sense not to increase tensions through any hasty actions.â€
UN chief presents Security Council with special measures to curb sexual exploitation
Mar 11, 2016, at 02:56 pm
New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday presented to the Security Council special measures aimed at ending impunity, helping and supporting victims, and strengthening accountability as part of a more effective collective response to sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations personnel.
Tackling 'triple peril' facing the Sahel region is top priority for UN, Ban says in Mauritania
Mar 05, 2016, at 02:11 pm
New York, Mar 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With a “triple peril†of environmental degradation, poverty and insecurity facing the Sahel, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday during a visit to Mauritania that improving the situation in the region is a top priority for the United Nations.
DPR Korea: Ban welcomes Security Council measure tightening and expanding sanctions
Mar 03, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution that imposes new sanctions and tightens some of its existing measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), due to the country's ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities that “threaten international peace and security.â€
Ban appoints long-serving UN tribunal jurist to head up courts' residual mechanism
Mar 03, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Judge Theodor Meron of the United States as President of the international body that will carry out the residual functions of the UN war crimes tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, for a new term that began on Tuesday.
Ban urges all involved in Comoros electoral process to refrain from violence
Feb 29, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Feb 29 (IBNS) With the provisional results being released after a slate of elections in Comoros, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the candidates and all the other actors and institutions involved in the electoral process to play by the rules and refrain from the use of violence.