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Migration, UN reform and sustainable development among 2018 priorities, says Assembly President

Migration, UN reform and sustainable development among 2018 priorities, says Assembly President

Dec 21, 2017, at 07:20 pm

New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): Safe migration, conflict prevention, sustainable development and United Nations reform will be the priorities of the 72nd UN General Assembly over the coming year, the 193-member body’s President, Miroslav Lajčák, said on Wednesday.

Addressing Assembly, Portugal highlights need for UN reform, conflict prevention measures

Addressing Assembly, Portugal highlights need for UN reform, conflict prevention measures

Sep 21, 2017, at 10:12 pm

New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Portugal’s Prime Minister António Luis Santos da Costa took the podium of the General Assembly to reiterate his country’s support of the Secretary-General’s agenda, which includes boosting conflict prevention activities and creating a stronger more adaptable world Organization.

UN must reform, ‘win our trust’ by proving it can deliver, UK leader tells General Assembly

UN must reform, ‘win our trust’ by proving it can deliver, UK leader tells General Assembly

Sep 21, 2017, at 09:48 pm

New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The world is currently facing a raft of challenges “that test who we are,” the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom told the General Assembly, noting that while many, such terrorism – which struck her country five times this year – did not recognize international borders, they could be addressed by a strong, agile United Nations that upholds global order and values.