Addressing ‘fragility’ of societies key to preventing conflicts, stresses UN chief
Apr 22, 2017, at 12:58 pm
New York, Apr 22(Just Earth News): Noting that a key trigger common to nearly all conflicts is the element of fragility – fragility of States, of institutions, or of societies – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for increasing investments in preventative measures that address the problem of fragility before it turns into conflict.
Tolerance is a commitment 'to seek in our diversity, the bonds that unite humanity' – UN
Nov 17, 2016, at 03:55 am
New York, Nov 16 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the importance of tolerance, particularly in on Wednesday's diverse world, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have called for seeing the world through the prism of “we the peoples†and to collectively build societies that are more inclusive, more peaceful and more prosperous.