Displaced people need to be given opportunity to rebuild their lives, Ban says at camp in DR Congo
Feb 24, 2016, at 03:25 pm
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday reiterated his call for support from Member States to resolve such global humanitarian issues as the refugee and migrant crisis and ensuring human dignity for all, during a visit to a site hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Burundi: Ban welcomes promise of ‘inclusive dialogue,’ release of detainees
Feb 24, 2016, at 03:03 pm
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the decision on Tuesday by the President of Burundi to withdraw some media bans, cancel arrest warrants and release detainees as goodwill gestures to try to end months of violence in the crisis-torn country.
Ban arrives in Burundi in support of UN efforts to resolve political crisis
Feb 23, 2016, at 03:09 pm
New York, Feb 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived on Monday in Bujumbura, capital of Burundi, for an official visit during which he is expected to meet President Pierre Nkurunziza and other actors in support of ongoing UN efforts at resolving Burundi’s political crisis.
Ban commends peaceful holding of elections in the Central African Republic
Feb 22, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Feb 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS)United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the peaceful holding of elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) this past Sunday, calling for the timely holding of the second round of legislative elections to complete the political transition process.
UN chief welcomes progress made by Comorian people in preparations for upcoming elections
Feb 21, 2016, at 02:40 pm
New York, Feb 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the progress made by the people of the Comoros in preparations for presidential elections and polls for island governors on Sunday.
'Status quo' not sustainable, UN and Middle East partners warn
Feb 13, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Condemning all acts of terror and urging restraint amid continuing violence against civilians, the United Nations and its Middle East Quartet partners on Friday called on all parties to actively take steps to de-escalate current tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
Ban sends Security Council first report of joint UN body probing chemical weapons in Syria
Feb 13, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has on Friday submitted the Security Council first report of the joint body set up between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to investigate the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
In Canada, Ban applauds country's commitment to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees
Feb 12, 2016, at 03:41 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) During his fifth visit to Canada as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Thursday applauded the country's commitment to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees, stressing that they "deserve opportunity, human rights protection and peace."
Ban warns illicit drugs impede sustainable development, calls for every solution to be weighed
Feb 11, 2016, at 02:26 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Illicit drugs promote violence, impede sustainable development, endanger communities and undermine people's health, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday, calling on the global community to weigh every option available to confront the issue.
As budget advisory panel turns 70, Ban lauds 'strong collaboration' on reaching UN's goals
Feb 11, 2016, at 02:21 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday praised the UN's advisory committee on budgetary matters for its help in carrying out the world body's lifesaving work around the world, as the 16-member body marked the 70th anniversary of its establishment.
This must be 'year of traction' to propel 2030 development Agenda, says UN chief
Feb 09, 2016, at 03:00 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Just as 2015 was a year of “global action†with the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, so 2016 must be a year of “global traction†to ensure that 3.1 billion people worldwide are not left behind in the race to end poverty, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday.
Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards 'swift' conclusion of ongoing electoral cycle
Feb 08, 2016, at 03:15 pm
New York, Feb 8 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the agreement reached by Haitian stakeholders, noting that it provides for immediate arrangements to preserve the institutional continuity of the country as well as a road map for the swift conclusion of the ongoing electoral cycle.
UN chief calls on DPR Korea to halt 'provocative actions' following missile launch
Feb 08, 2016, at 03:10 pm
New York, Feb 8 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) Following a missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on the country's Government "to halt its provocative actions and return to compliance with its international obligations."
At Cambridge, Ban says universality of human rights is key to preventing crises of 21st century
Feb 04, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Feb 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Warning of "a strong sense that that we are off track and in a deep mess," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called on the world to move from a pattern of reaction to crises to a culture of prevention, with a heightened focus on the universality of human rights in tackling the "mega-crises" of the 21st century.
Crisis-torn Burundi's leaders should pursue dialogue, listen to concerns of their people - UN chief
Feb 01, 2016, at 01:59 pm
New York, Feb 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Government and people of Burundi should resolve the country's months-long political crisis through inclusive dialogue, United Nations Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon said as he wrapped up three days of wide-ranging meetings with African Union (AU) leaders today, warning that the deteriorating situation in Burundi is "a source of great concern, not only in the region, but in the continent and the world."
UN chief 'alarmed' by Hamas leadership's pledge to keep building tunnels, firing rockets at Israel
Jan 31, 2016, at 02:34 pm
New York, Jan 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Alarmed by recent statements from the Hamas leadership in Gaza about the group's intention to continue building tunnels and firing rockets at Israel, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said such remarks and actions do "serious disservice" to the enclave's long-suffering people and put at risk the international community's humanitarian and development efforts.
UN welcomes report on Iran completing required nuclear measures, calling it 'significant milestone'
Jan 17, 2016, at 02:52 pm
New York, Jan 17 (IBNS) Following the release of a report confirming that Iran has completed necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of a plan of action aiming to resolve the nuclear issue, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday welcomed the achievement of having reached “Implementation Day,†highlighting that he is heartened by the lifting of sanctions on Iran.
UN chief condemns 'heinous terrorist attacks' in Burkina Faso's capital
Jan 17, 2016, at 02:48 pm
New York, Jan 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday condemned the "heinous terrorist attacks" carried out yesterday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, which resulted in more than 20 deaths and many other people wounded.
Yemen: Ban condemns expulsion of UN rights official; 'extremely concerned' for staff
Jan 08, 2016, at 03:04 pm
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday condemned the Government of Yemen’s decision to expel the United Nations Human Rights representative in the war-torn country, voicing “extreme concern†for the safety of the remaining national and international staff.
Lebanon: Ban condemns rocket fire towards Israel as 'serious ceasefire violation,' urges restraint
Dec 22, 2015, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced great concern on Monday over yesterday's firing of rockets from South Lebanon towards Israel, calling it "a serious violation" of the ceasefire, noted Israel's retaliatory mortar attack, and urged maximum restraint.
COP21: Ban tells world leaders a political moment like this may not come again
Dec 01, 2015, at 03:13 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking at the opening of the United Nations climate change conference (COP21) which seeks to reach a new universal agreement to protect people and planet, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said a political moment like this may not come again.
Afghanistan: UN strongly condemns 'tragic, inexcusable' Kunduz hospital airstrike
Oct 04, 2015, at 10:36 pm
New York, Oct 4 (IBNS) Senior United Nations officials on Saturday condemned what they called a “tragic†and “inexcusable†air strike on the Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Kunduz, a city in northern Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of medical personnel, patients and other civilians.
Better future for Somalia must remain collective priority: Ban
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:56 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Outlining the progress made so far by the Government and people of Somalia, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday stressed that a better future for the Horn of Africa nation must remain a collective priority for the international community.
Ban calls on all actors in Burkina Faso to act responsibly, exercise restraint
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urgently called on all national stakeholders in Burkina Faso to act responsibly, exercise restraint and work in the best interests of the country.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif meets Ban Ki- Moon, raises Kashmir issue
Sep 28, 2015, at 10:44 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and raised the Kashmir issue with him.
Putting education first key to unlocking progress across new UN development agenda - Ban
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:22 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) World leaders and education activists met at the United Nations on Saturday for a high-level event to mark the inclusion of education as a transformative stand-alone goal in the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Cooperation among developing nations key to achieving new anti-poverty goals, says Ban
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:08 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Cooperation among developing countries across a full spectrum ranging from trade to financing to technology transfers has a key role to play in achieving the ambitious goals of the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
UN forum highlights 'fundamental' role of private sector in advancing new global goals
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:06 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) The fundamental role of the private sector in advancing the newly-adopted sustainable development agenda was highlighted on Saturday at a United Nations forum, during which a new tool was launched to support companies in navigating and operationally aligning with the global goals that make up the agenda.
Further use of nuclear weapons would be 'horrific,' Ban says on International Day
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday highlighted that 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the first and last use of a nuclear weapon in war, as he renewed his call for complete global nuclear disarmament.
UN adopts new Global Goals, charting sustainable development for people and planet by 2030
Sep 26, 2015, at 05:19 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The 193-Member United Nations General Assembly today formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of bold new Global Goals, which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed as a universal, integrated and transformative vision for a better world.