On International Day, UN chief urges action to address root causes of poverty
Oct 18, 2017, at 04:34 am
New York, Oct 17(Just Earth News): Highlighting the importance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure a life of dignity for all, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for redoubling of efforts to eradicate poverty it in its entirety.
Oct 16, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, Oct 16(Just Earth News): Women and girls are central to the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing, but their role and significance is often overlooked, the head of the United Nations entity for women's empowerment on Sunday said.
On International Day, UN forecasts 14 million people made homeless each year by disasters
Oct 14, 2017, at 02:44 pm
New York, Oct 14(Just Earth News): Sudden onset disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and tropical cyclones, are likely to displace nearly 14 million people worldwide each year, warns a United Nations-backed study released Friday – International Day for Disaster Reduction.
Tapping into talents of older persons can boost Global Goals, says UN on International Day
Oct 02, 2017, at 07:22 pm
New York, Oct 2(Just Earth News): On the International Day of Older Persons, the United Nations is urging the world to tap into the often overlooked contributions of older persons, and calling for integrated care to improve well being and ensure they have the opportunity to contribute to development.
Protecting aid workers ‘paramount,’ UN official stresses ahead of International Day
Aug 18, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, Aug 18(Just Earth News): As conflicts around the world continue to take a massive toll on people’s lives, the top United Nations relief official stressed the importance of ensuring that the brave men and women who risk their lives to help those in need are not themselves a target.
On International Day, UN spotlights threatened coastal mangrove ecosystems
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:15 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Coastal mangroves are among the most imperiled ecosystems on earth, with current estimates indicating that up to 67 per cent have been lost to date – according to the United Nations science wing.
On International Day, UN promotes cooperative solutions for social inclusion
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:35 am
New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Cooperatives help to build inclusive economies and societies, and can help to eliminate poverty and reach the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the head of the United Nations labour agency on Saturday said, marking the International Day of Cooperatives.
With hidden lives vital to our own, 'seafarers matter,' says UN on International Day
Jun 26, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 26(Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges faced by seafarers – women and men sailing and working aboard ships – the United Nations International Maritime Organization has called on everyone around the world to show appreciation for their vital contributions.
Jun 24, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 24(Just Earth News): Whether they are single, married, separated or widowed, women must be able to enjoy the inviolable right that they are not dependent on anyone, the United Nations has said, marking International Widow's Day.
Buddha's message of compassion 'timeless' says UN chief on international day
May 11, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, May 10(Just Earth News): Observing the Day of Vesak, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on the global community to draw inspiration from the journey of Lord Buddha and embrace his message of compassion.
UN General Assembly creates International Day for small, medium-sized enterprises
Apr 07, 2017, at 01:55 pm
New York, Apr 7(Just Earth News): Recognizing the importance of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises in achieving the new global development goals, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday designated 27 June as International Day for those actors.
On International Day, UN chief Guterres calls on all to stand in solidarity with detained staff
Mar 27, 2017, at 04:06 am
New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News): On the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the challenges that UN staff face and urged everyone to ensure that they have the safety they need to help those most in need around the globe.
Ahead of International Day, UN rights chief urges governments to target hate speech, crimes
Mar 21, 2017, at 12:23 pm
New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday reminded Governments around the world that they have a legal obligation to stop hate speech and hate crimes, and called on people everywhere to “stand up for someone’s rights.â€
International Day, UN calls for women's full participation in labour force
Mar 09, 2017, at 08:04 am
New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): As the rights of women and girls around the world are being reduced and restricted, the United Nations on Wednesday marked International Women's Day with calls for empowering and educating women and girls to reach gender equality in the work place.
Women’s progress uneven and facing backlash, UN rights chief warns ahead of International Day
Mar 08, 2017, at 01:00 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday launched a joint report with the African Union and UN Women detailing the progress and challenges to women’s struggle for human rights in Africa, while the UN rights chief warned that the women’s movement around the world is facing a backlash that hurts both men and women.
'The world needs science and science needs women,' UN says on International Day
Feb 12, 2017, at 12:29 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday urged greater investments in teaching science, technology, engineering and math to all women and girls as well as equal access to these opportunities.
The world needs science and science needs women,' UN says ahead of International Day
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:15 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): 'Female engineers and computer programmers wanted,' is the call from a new United Nations report that shows women are increasingly graduating with life science degrees, but still rare in engineering and computer science, especially in developed economies.
'Every migrant is a human being with human rights,' says UN chief on International Day
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:23 am
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News): Despite appearances and media spin, "migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an invasion," and as yet another turbulent year for millions of people on the move comes to an end, the United Nations is marking International Migrants Day with a worldwide call for more cooperation and a resolute rejection of intolerance and policies driven by xenophobic rhetoric.
On International Day, UN spotlights need to combat forced labour, particularly of children
Dec 03, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Dec 3 (Just Earth News): Noting that the number of children engaged in the worst forms of child labour has decreased and frameworks to tackle contemporary slavery and trafficking have expanded, senior United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and the head of the UN labour agency, on Friday called for concerted action to save those who remain trapped in extreme exploitation, abuse and violence, including sexual and gender-based violence.
Democratic principles at core of UN 2030 sustainability agenda, Ban says on International Day
Sep 16, 2016, at 04:09 am
New York, Sept 15 (Just Earth News): Emphasizing the links between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and people's fundamental needs, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has marked the International Day for Democracy by stressing that delivering solutions to on Thursday's challenges also requires an integrated and interconnected response.
Aug 13, 2016, at 04:25 am
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): The world's young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said youth, with their creativity and idealism are the key to delivering the goals of the new UN sustainability agenda.
On International Day, UN urges end of obstetric fistula ‘within a generation’
May 24, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, May 24 (Just Earth News): Obstetric fistula is a preventable and treatable condition causing added suffering and isolation to at least two million poor and marginalized women and girls worldwide, the United Nations spotlighted on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
On International Day, UN urges end of obstetric fistula ‘within a generation’
May 24, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, May 24 (Just Earth News): Obstetric fistula is a preventable and treatable condition causing added suffering and isolation to at least two million poor and marginalized women and girls worldwide, the United Nations spotlighted on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
On international day, UN spotlights history and power of jazz in building peace
May 01, 2016, at 12:33 pm
New York, May 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Jazz is a universal message of peace that harmonizes rhythm and meaning, carries values significant for every woman and man, and provides unique opportunities for mutual understanding, the top United Nations cultural official said on Saturday, as music enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Jazz Day.
'The world needs science and science needs women,' says UN on new International Day
Feb 12, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) More than ever today, the world needs science and science needs women, the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Thursday marking the first International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
'Knowledge saves lives,' UN stresses on International Day for Disaster Reduction
Oct 14, 2015, at 01:47 pm
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday stressed the "indispensable" power of traditional, indigenous and local knowledge in his message on this year’s observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction.
UN highlights urban sustainability and inclusiveness of older persons
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The United Nations is on Thursday urging countries to improve older persons' accessibility to urban infrastructure, facilities and services as two phenomena – rapid urbanization and ageing populations – are combining to dramatically change the face the world’s cities in the coming decades.
On International Day, UN demands end to use of child soldiers in conflict
Feb 13, 2015, at 10:42 pm
New York, Feb 13 (IBNS) From Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the world's conflicts become more brutal, intense and widespread, children are finding themselves increasingly vulnerable to recruitment and deployment by armed groups, the United Nations warned today.
On International Day, UN chief urges greater attention to 'precarious' situation of migrants
Dec 19, 2014, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS)Far too many migrants still live and work in precarious and unjust conditions, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has said on Thursday in a message to mark International Migrants Day.