UNICEF advocate Orlando Bloom urges protection of refugee and migrant children
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:21 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Actor and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Orlando Bloom called for greater protection for tens of thousands of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe.
Fighting terrorism is a priority Tajikistan, President tells UN Assembly
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:10 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Taking the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan stressed that combating terrorism and extremism, and curbing drug trafficking are some of the top priorities for his country.
Yemen: Ban condemns airstrikes that reportedly struck killing over 100
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:49 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the airstrikes that reportedly struck a wedding party in Wahijah village, outside of the Red Sea port city of Mokha in Yemen, killing as many as 135 people.
DR Congo humanitarian crisis must not fall off world's radar: UN official
Sep 05, 2015, at 03:06 pm
New York, Sep 5 (IBNS): Wrapping up a four-day mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Kyung-wha Kang, called strongly on Friday for creative ways to reignite donor engagement and ensure that one of the world's most protracted crises does not "fall off the humanitarian radar."
Three killed in Tokyo plane crash
Jul 26, 2015, at 07:34 pm
Tokyo, July 26 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a light plane crashed in Japan's Tokyo city on Sunday, media reports said.
Paris mall siege: 18 people evacuated from mall
Jul 13, 2015, at 09:31 pm
Paris, July 13 (IBNS) Police have evacuated 18 people from a shopping mall in France capital Paris where gunmen entered on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: 12 militants killed in airstrikes
May 03, 2015, at 01:07 am
Peshawar,May 2 (IBNS) At least 12 militants were killed in airstrikes conducted by military jets in Pakistan's Khyber Agency, media reports said on Saturday.
Security Council imposes arms embargo on Yemen rebels
Apr 15, 2015, at 06:24 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): Alarmed at the military escalation by Houthis in many parts of Yemen and the “significant and rapidly deteriorating’ humanitarian situation, the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved an arms embargo against the rebel group’s leadership and demanded that all parties refrain from unilateral actions that could undermine the country’s UN-facilitated political transition.
'Power-sharing formula' vital to sustain peace in South Sudan, UN chief urges political rivals
Feb 04, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Feb 4 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and his former Vice-President, Riek Machar to put the interests of their people ahead of their own in order for peace to flourish in the war-torn country.
UN-hosted civil aviation conference to take up aircraft tracking, conflict zone risks
Feb 03, 2015, at 06:59 pm
New York, Feb 3 (IBNS) The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has brought together aviation experts and strategic decision makers for a four-day conference that will discuss emerging safety issues such as global tracking of aircraft and risks to civil aviation arising from conflict zones.
Ban calls on Global Compact to help end poverty, transform lives, protect planet
Jan 10, 2015, at 06:52 pm
New York, Jan 10 (IBNS) Addressing the United Nations Global Compact board meeting this afternoon, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said everyone held a stake in ending poverty, transforming people’s lives and protecting the planet.
North Pole: Santa swamped by millions of letters
Dec 20, 2014, at 07:42 pm
New York, Dec 20 (IBNS): With Christmas less than a week away, Santa and his helpers have been busy receiving stacks of letters from children around the world, according to the United Nations postal agency, which estimates the total this year will climb above 7 million.
On World Philosophy Day, UN lauds role of dialogue, diversity in multicultural world
Nov 21, 2014, at 03:54 pm
New York, Nov 21 (IBNS) The head the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday marked the twelfth edition of World Philosophy Day with a widespread appeal for dialogue in diversity, adding that only by embracing the intellectual pluralism of our global society can the foundations of a truly global community be laid.
On World Teachers' Day, UN agencies urge investing in educators
Oct 06, 2014, at 07:04 pm
New York, Oct 6 (IBNS) Investing in teachers is urgently needed to provide the best possible opportunities for millions of children, youth and adults worldwide, the heads of various United Nations agencies on Sunday said in a joint statement marking World Teachers' Day.
At UN Assembly, President calls for end to 'anachronistic burden' of divided Cyprus
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:17 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Cyprus and its citizens deserve much more than a divided country, President Nicos Anastasiades today said, urging the adopting of his confidence building measures and Turkish cooperation on the issue of missing persons.
Jordan's Prince Zeid appointed UN human rights chief
Jun 17, 2014, at 05:29 pm
New York, Jun 17 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday unanimously approved Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid al-Hussein of Jordan as the new High Commissioner for Human Rights, succeeding Navi Pillay of South Africa.
UN rights council urges universal protections for all
Jun 11, 2014, at 06:08 pm
New York, Jun 11 (IBNS): In her last opening statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council, outgoing High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay stressed on Tuesday the benefit to all countries of ensuring universal protection of individuals and groups from abuse, even if it means the countries are then subject to criticism.
Iraq: Ban urges leaders to show unity in face of threats
Jun 11, 2014, at 06:06 pm
New York, Jun 11 (IBNS): Urging all political leaders in Iraq to show national unity against the myriad threats facing the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday expressed grave concern about the "serious deterioration" of security in Mosul, and condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks that have left scores of dead and wounded in Iraq's northern and eastern provinces.
Afghanistan: UN condemns attack on de-miners in central region
Jun 11, 2014, at 05:45 pm
New York, Jun 11 (IBNS): The top United Nations official in Afghanistan on Tuesday condemned the killing of eight Afghan de-miners and the wounding of another three in an attack in what remains one of the most heavily mined countries in the world.
Ban concerned over Palestinian detainees on hunger strike
Jun 07, 2014, at 06:49 pm
New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern on Friday about reports regarding the deteriorating health of Palestinian administrative detainees who have been on hunger strike for over a month.
UN urges broad participation in Kosovo assembly elections
Jun 07, 2014, at 06:47 pm
New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The most senior United Nations official in Kosovo has on Friday stressed the critical importance of maximum participation of all communities in assembly elections slated for this Sunday.
UN concerned over worsening health of Palestinian detainees
Jun 06, 2014, at 06:44 pm
New York, Jun 6 (IBNS): Gravely concerned about the reported worsening health of more than 75 Palestinian detainees on hunger strike now in hospital protesting Israel's continued use of administrative detention, members of a United Nations committee on Thursday urged Israel to end the practice and heed the "desperate plea" prisoners to be told what they are accused of so they can mount a defence.
UNSC extends missions in Abyei, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia
May 30, 2014, at 05:33 pm
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei - an area contested by Sudan and South Sudan - as well as the missions assisting Guinea-Bissau and Somalia with their efforts to advance stability, security and development.
UN calls for resolution of Somalia political crisis
May 28, 2014, at 06:02 pm
New York, May 28 (IBNS): The United Nations, the European Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Tuesday issued a joint appeal for a resolution of the political crisis in Somalia, adding that they stand ready to hold to account anyone who poses an obstacle to progress in the Horn of Africa nation.
Brussels: Ban strongly condemns Jewish Museum shooting
May 26, 2014, at 04:48 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): Following a shooting on Sunday at the Jewish Museum of Brussels, which may have been an act of anti-Semitism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday reiterated his strong condemnation of all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
UN spotlights power of sports to advance shared values
May 23, 2014, at 04:23 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): High-level officials, prominent athletes and youth teamed up at the United Nations in New York on Thursday to spotlight the values that the world of sports can advance, including, diversity, inclusion, peacebuilding and development.
UN urges Israel, Palestine to carefully consider next steps
May 21, 2014, at 05:34 pm
New York, May 21 (IBNS): Briefing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday on what he called an "impasse" in talks between Israelis and Palestinians, a top United Nations political official said it was critical to restart negotiations, but just as important for the parties to consider paths to progress, before talks resume.
Despite recent escalation, conflict in Ukraine can be averted: Ban
May 13, 2014, at 05:06 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): There is still time to avert a full-blown conflict in Ukraine, where the crisis continues to escalate, particularly in the east and south of the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday.
Ukraine: UN urges greater effort to resolve crisis
May 07, 2014, at 05:18 pm
New York, May 7 (IBNS): Increasing violence in eastern and southern Ukraine is resulting in more and more death and destruction, the top United Nations human rights official said on Tuesday, calling on all sides in the conflict to make a greater effort to find a peaceful resolution, particularly ahead of the 25 May presidential election.
Ukraine: UN urges efforts to achieve stability, peace
Apr 30, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): Describing "alarming" developments in Ukraine - from the capture of European observers and the violent takeover of Government buildings by separatist groups, to the shooting of the mayor of a major eastern city - a senior United Nations official this evening appealed to all sides to "work expeditiously" at putting the crisis-torn country on the path to stability.