Nov 12, 2017, at 01:10 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): Ratings agencies must downgrade businesses responsible for unethical practices such as tax evasion carried out through off-shore-registered companies, two United Nations human rights experts warned, while urging countries to cooperate to counter this global tax abuse problem.
Turning national pledges into action crucial in fight against hunger, stresses head of UN agency
Jul 04, 2017, at 10:25 am
New York, July 4(Just Earth News): Highlighting that the number of people going hungry across the world has increased since 2015, threatening to undo years of progress, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday called for translating commitments into action at the national level.
South Sudan: UN expert urges action to end rights abuses in a country where 'impunity is the norm'
Mar 15, 2017, at 01:06 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News): Amid a “massive†increase in gross human rights violations, as well as an escalation in fighting in South Sudan, the head of a United Nations rights probe said on Monday that to prevent further escalation and abuses in a country where “impunity is the norm,†the international community must be bold enough to push for establishment of a court and bring prosecutions.
Russia, China block Security Council action on use of chemical weapons in Syria
Mar 01, 2017, at 02:04 pm
New York, Mar 1 (Just Earth News): With ‘no’ votes from permanent members Russia and China, the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a resolution that would, according to press reports, have imposed sanctions against parties using chemical weapons in war-torn Syria.
As carbon dioxide levels hit 15 million year high, UN urges action to curb greenhouse gas emissions
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Oct 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) urged world leaders to take note of the profound implications of record-high carbon dioxide readings this month and appealed for their increased commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
South Korean Defense Minister assures action against any further North Korean attack
Aug 22, 2015, at 03:03 am
Seoul, Aug 21 (IBNS) Han Min-koo, South Korea's Defense Minister reassured his countrymen on Friday, vowing an action against any further attack by neighbour North Korea.