Global action keeping famine at bay but failing to prevent suffering, UN chief warns
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:10 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Nearly seven months after the United Nations issued an urgent call for action to counter the threat of famine in South Sudan, Somalia, north-east Nigeria and Yemen, global efforts have kept that crisis at bay but millions of people still suffer and many are dying at this very moment, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday.
Industrialization can drive growth, sustainable development in Africa, stress UN officials
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:08 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): While much of Africa has achieved impressive economic growth, United Nations officials on Thursday encouraged countries on the continent to take further action to advance inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
Yemeni President, at UN, urges ongoing support as country seeks to end war, secure lasting peace
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:06 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi of Yemen affirmed his readiness to bring an end to the country’s three-year conflict and seek a “strong, fair and lasting peace,†out of a sense of full responsibility for the Yemeni people.
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:59 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday with condolences for those affected by recent successive natural disasters, including the earthquakes in Mexico and hurricanes in the Caribbean, saying his country is ready to a “lend a helping hand in whatever way it can.â€
UN hails landmark pricing deal for faster rollout of ‘game-changing’ HIV treatment
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:58 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday welcomed a breakthrough pricing agreement by global partners to accelerate the availability in low- and middle-income countries of the first affordable, generic, single-pill HIV treatment regimen.
Countering extremism in Middle East requires socio-economic measures, Lebanese leader tells UN
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:55 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Recalling the tragic 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States that sparked the global ‘war on terror’ – which has since “lost its way†– the President of Lebanon on Thursday told the United Nations that the while many Middle East had borne the brunt, terrorism has spread like wildfire to all continents and must be tackled at its roots.
Nepal: UN chief welcomes holding of local elections as ‘crucial step’ for upcoming polls
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:54 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the holding of the third phase of the local elections in Nepal earlier this week and congratulated the people of the South Asian nation for the peaceful conduct of the polls.
UN chief calls for ‘meaningful’ youth engagement in peace efforts, not just symbolism
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:37 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Young people must be meaningful partners in conflict prevention and sustaining peace, and the United Nations should think outside the box on how to relate to youth globally, Secretary-General António Guterres told a ministerial event held on Thursdayon the margins of the General Assembly’s annual debate.
At UN, Serbian President discusses future of peaceful, prosperous Western Balkans region
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:30 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Kicking off the third day of the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly, Aleksandar Vucic, the President of Serbia, drew attention to the future of the Western Balkans region – with a focus on how to preserve peace and ensure prosperity.
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:34 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Transnational terrorism and use of force international relations, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, human rights violations and environmental fragility are but a few of on Thursday’s global challenges, the President of Ukraine to the United Nations General Assembly, calling on the world body to “act now†to tackle those and pressing concerns.
European Union and UN launch new initiative to eliminate gender violence
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:30 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The European Union and the United Nations on Thursday launched a joint initiative to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations across the globe.
At UN Assembly, South American leaders urge commitment with global development goals
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:28 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Addressing the general debate at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from South American countries urged the global community for greater cooperation and collaboration in addressing a range of pressing issues – from poverty to security challenges.
Palestinian leader, at General Assembly, calls on ‘duty-bound’ UN to end Israeli occupation
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:16 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): From the podium of the United Nations General Assembly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world Organization to face up to its responsibilities to end Israel’s “relentless†occupation ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Conflict prevention, migration and terrorism key concerns for EU and member countries at UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:15 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): On the second day of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, underscored that the UN must rise to address many global challenges, including forced displacement and terrorism.
Time to translate nuclear test moratorium into legally binding obligation – UN chief
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:49 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed the readiness of the United Nations to help bring into force the global treaty banning nuclear tests, adopted more than 20 years ago, while noting that the “destabilizing and provocative†actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) seek to undermine the global norm against nuclear explosions.
‘We bear responsibility for a fruitful future,’ says Argentine leader at UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:47 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Addressing the 72nd annual general debate at the United Nations General Assembly, the Vice-President of Argentina, Gabriela Michetti, set out her vision for the future, expressed her passion for human rights and hope for a prosperous global society.
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Reiterating Montenegro’s strong commitment to multilateral cooperation, President Filip Vujanović told the Assembly on Thursday that his country puts good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation in the Balkans at the top of its foreign policy agenda.
Growing number of rights defenders facing reprisals for cooperating with UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): A growing number of human rights defenders around the world are facing reprisals and intimidation for cooperating with the United Nations, ranging from travel bans and the freezing of assets to detention and torture, says a new report issued by the world body.
Multilateralism is the only clear path for tackling on todays challenges, Romania tells UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): People across the globe suffer from war, poverty, inequality and injustice, the President of Romania told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, citing rising tensions over cultural identity and faith along with terrorist attacks, which deepen insecurity.
Healthy oceans, safe climate imperative for small islands to survive, Pacific island leaders tell UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:30 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): As the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly continued on Thursday, Baron Divavesi Waqa, President of Nauru, expressed deep sorrow and condolences to those who have suffered from the recent successive hurricanes in the Caribbean and United States and earthquakes in Mexico, stressing that “your suffering and grief is shared by us all.â€
Japan’s Abe, at UN General Assembly, calls for ‘action now’ on DPRK nuclear programme
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:37 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Saying that “all options are on the table,†Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday took the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to call on world leaders to provide the necessary action now to curb the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) nuclear and missile programmes.
At General Assembly, Bosnia and Herzegovina stresses central role of UN in preventing war
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:35 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country born two decades ago in the deadliest fighting in Europe since the Second World War, on Wednesday stressed the centrality of the United Nations in resolving crises before they degenerate into war and the flight of refugees.
Treaty banning nuclear weapons opens for signature at UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 04:31 am
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The world’s first legally-binding treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons opened for signature on Wednesday at United Nations Headquarters in New York at a ceremony at which speakers from international organizations, governments and civil society hailed this milestone in achieving a world free of such arsenals as well as the work that remains to be done.
Bolivia’s Morales, at UN, says natural resources, basic necessities must be viewed as human rights
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:51 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): While some pledges made in the United Nations Charter have been met, “others have come to noting,†the President of Bolivia told the General Assembly on Wednesday, that the planet’s precious resources and vulnerable people must be protected from greed and exploitation by political elites.
Marking 25th anniversary of UN membership, Armenia pledges continued support
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:49 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Taking the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, the President of Armenia pledged support to the Secretary-General’s priorities as the country marks the 25th anniversary of its succession to the UN.
At General Assembly, Baltic leaders spotlight human rights, UN reform among vital concerns
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:02 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The international community must give the United Nations a voice to raise against human rights abuses and nationalistic rhetoric, or see it become irrelevant, the Lithuanian president said in her address to the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate.
In wake of Hurricane Irma, UN launches $55 million plan to assist Cubans in need
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:56 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations system in Cuba on Tuesday launched an action plan requiring $55.8 million to address the urgent needs of over 2 million people severely affected by Irma, the strongest hurricane ever reported in the Atlantic.
Netanyahu, at General Assembly, denounces ‘absurdities,’ anti-Semitism in UN decisions
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:52 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Citing “a great revolution in Israel’s standing†in the world, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday denounced the “absurdities†and “global ant-Semitism†in United Nations decisions on Israel and warned Iran of the “mortal peril†it faced in threatening to annihilate his country.
No one country can resolve global challenges single-handedly, Zambia stresses at UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:44 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Reaffirming Zambia’s commitment to international cooperation to address the challenges facing the planet, the country’s President on Tuesday called on world leaders to come together and act boldly for the sake of the shared future.
At General Assembly, France urges return to optimism, values that underpinned UN’s founding
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:42 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Citing a litany of world crises and quoting directly from victims of man-made and natural disasters, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday called for a return to the optimism and universal values that inspired the founding of the United Nations 72 years ago, taking into the account the new realities of the 21st century.