The costs of corruption: values, economic development under assault, trillions lost, says Guterres
Dec 09, 2018, at 05:22 pm
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Every year, trillions of dollars - equivalent to more than five percent of global GDP - are paid in bribes or stolen through corruption, the United Nations reported on the International Day which serves to highlight the pervasive crime, marked this Sunday.
Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan
Dec 05, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): As gender-equality advocates discuss how a lasting peace can be secured in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country has underscored the importance of women’s participation as “vital to ending the conflict and ensuring long-lasting stability.”
Persons with disabilities bike towards sustainability
Dec 04, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Dec 4 (IBNS): People with disabilities in Ukraine are contributing to the development of a network of environmentally friendly bicycle routes which are helping to protect unique local landscapes.
Top UN officials sound alarm as Yemen fighting nears vital hospital in port city of Hudaydah
Nov 23, 2018, at 08:55 am
New York, Nov 23 (IBNS): As fighting in Yemen edges closer to the main healthcare practice in the port city of Hudaydah, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the world body’s humanitarian chief on Thursday to urge the warring parties not to target or occupy any civilian sites – including Al Thawrah Hospital.
UN police officer recognized for protecting vulnerable Somali women from abuse
Nov 22, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, Nov 22 (IBNS): United Nations Police Officer Phyllis Osei has been awarded the 2018 UN Female Police Officer Award, in recognition for her outstanding work with the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), at a ceremony in New York on Monday.
UN chief condemns deadly terrorist attack in Kabul
Nov 21, 2018, at 09:33 am
New York, Nov 21 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has “strongly condemned” the terrorist attack targeting a religious gathering in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which claimed dozens of civilian lives.
Nov 21, 2018, at 09:28 am
New York, Nov 21 (IBNS): A “pragmatic, strategic and evolutionary” approach is needed in the least developed countries to strengthen their public sector capacity, bring about institutional reform and promote policy learning, a new United Nations report has urged.
UN chief advocates for a strengthening of peacekeeping in Africa
Nov 21, 2018, at 09:24 am
New York, Nov 21 (IBNS): Citing the “encouraging progress” achieved by United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa – which hosts half of all ongoing missions – UN chief António Guterres on Tuesday called the international community to strengthen cooperation and commitment to peacekeeping, during an open debate held at the Security Council.
UN migration agency builds temporary safe havens to shelter Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, Nov 21 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency said on Tuesday that it has upgraded structures in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps as temporary accommodations for emergency situations.
UN and Tokyo 2020, leverage power of Olympic Games in global sustainable development race
Nov 15, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, Nov 15 (IBNS): The United Nations and the organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games have signed an agreement to highlight the important contribution that sport makes in the race to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by the ambitious deadline of 2030.
UN experts concerned over racial bias in Dutch child welfare system
Nov 13, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Nov 13 (IBNS): The Dutch authorities have been accused by UN experts of racism in the country’s welfare system, after seven children of African descent were forcibly removed from their parents.
UN must bring more women police officers into the fold to be effective – UN peacekeeping official
Nov 07, 2018, at 09:22 am
New York, Nov 7 (IBNS): More women officers are needed at UN Police, to make the work of the Organization more efficient and reach the whole population they are meant to serve, a senior United Nations peacekeeping official told the Security Council on Tuesday, adding that, “to reach our full potential, we must bring more women police officers into the fold.”
Those who produce food are among world’s hungriest – UN rights expert
Oct 25, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Oct 25 (IBNS): Agricultural workers have the hardest time accessing food for themselves, and are often excluded from national labour and social protection frameworks, a United Nations independent human rights expert said on Tuesday.
‘Many challenges to overcome’ at UN, in fight against abuse: victims’ advocate
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:30 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The UN is committed to recognizing the rights of victims of sexual exploitation by UN personnel but, when it comes to preventing and responding to abuse, there is a still “a long way to go, and many challenges to overcome,” says the UN’s first-ever Victims’ Rights Advocate Jane Connors.
Data experts gather to find solutions to world’s biggest challenges at UN Forum
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:04 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): International data sectors from national statistical offices, the private sector, NGOs, academia and international and regional organizations are gathering in Dubai from Monday to Wednesday, in a bid to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
UN postal agency ‘regrets’ US withdrawal
Oct 19, 2018, at 09:14 am
New York, Oct 19 (IBNS): The United Nations specialized agency which coordinates the global postal system, has expressed “regret” over the withdrawal by the United States from the world body’s membership.
Khashoggi case highlights ‘very worrying practice’ of overseas abductions, says UN expert
Oct 19, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, Oct 19 (IBNS): The case of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi is just the latest example of a “new and very worrying practice” of States abducting individuals beyond their own borders, said the Chair of the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances, addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
UN rights chief calls for release of hundreds abducted and abused in South Sudan
Oct 19, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, Oct 19 (IBNS): Hundreds of civilians who were taken by opposition forces in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria region during an uptick in fighting are still missing, the UN’s top rights official said on Thursday, in a call for their immediate release.
Africa is ‘on the rise’, says UN chief Guterres, urging collaboration for better future
Oct 18, 2018, at 03:20 pm
New York, Oct 18 (IBNS): Africa is “on the move and on the rise” with communities coming together to resolve their problems and offer mutual support, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted on Wednesday.
Oct 14, 2018, at 04:55 pm
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a surge in investment, long-term financing and global stability to overcome the obstacles to inclusive, resilient and environmentally sustainable global growth.
UN recognizes postal service as ‘a true partner for all’ delivering good to the world
Oct 09, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, Oct 9 (IBNS): Marking World Post Day, top United Nations officials highlighted the importance of the postal sector not just for delivering mail but also “delivering good to the world”.
UN remains only forum that can bring global solutions to global problems, Senegal tells Assembly
Sep 30, 2018, at 04:34 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): At a time of growing pessimism over the effectiveness of the United Nations, the international community must overcome political and ideological differences to strengthen the world Organization to address the multiple problems, from sustainable development and development aid to climate change and the fight against terrorism, Senegal told the UN General Assembly on Saturday.
At UN, Syria slams US for ‘supporting terrorism’, thanks Russia for cooperation
Sep 30, 2018, at 04:12 pm
Denouncing the United States for supporting terrorism and war crimes in his conflict-torn country, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Walid Al-Moualem reported to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday that the seven-year war is almost over, calling all those opposing President Bashar al-Assad terrorists.
UN officials urge support as Darfur attempts to ‘turn the page’ from conflict to peace
Sep 29, 2018, at 07:49 am
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Stating that while the Darfur region of Sudan, which for years was torn by strife and displacement, is now increasingly stable, top United Nations officials on Friday urged continued international support to ensure that hard-won gains take hold.
Sep 27, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): With Africa absorbing the most United Nations peacekeeping missions, King Mswati III, of Eswatini, said the continent’s voice must be featured “prominently and permanently” at the UN, advocating for increased participation of Africa in the work of the world Organization, particularly the Security Council.
Capitalism’s greed fomenting terrorism, hurting sustainable development, asserts Cuban President
Sep 27, 2018, at 01:14 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): The consequences of capitalism, imperialism and neoliberalism are not only manifesting in fascism and conflicts around the globe, they are also diverting much needed resources which could have helped implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development or address climate change impacts, the Cuban President told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
‘Finding global solutions for global problems’ focus of UN-civil society forum
Aug 23, 2018, at 08:36 am
New York, Aug 23 (IBNS): The 67th United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization (DPI/NGO) Conference kicked off today at UN Headquarters in New York, with speeches affirming the importance of multilateralism, closer partnerships between the UN and civil society, and the role that young people have to play.
Brief ceasefire in Douma only piece of good news for civilians in war-torn Syria, UN envoy says
Mar 17, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Mar 17 (JEN): The United Nations mediator for the Syrian conflict told the Security Council on Friday that its three-week old demand for a ceasefire across the war-ravaged country was still not being implemented, and while progress had been made in in Douma in Eastern Ghouta, “the bottom line is, too many civilians are still suffering.”
After 1,000 days of conflict, Yemen sliding into 'deepening catastrophe,' UN agencies warn
Jan 01, 2018, at 01:41 am
New York, Dec 31(Just Earth News): As the conflict in Yemen passes the grim 1,000-day milestone, the United Nations is warning that if humanitarian workers cannot gain greater access and the violence does not subside, the cost in lives will be incalculable.
Peacekeepers saved many lives despite challenges, UN officials stress at year's end
Dec 30, 2017, at 05:01 am
New York, Dec 29(Just Earth News): Despite a particularly deadly year for United Nations peacekeepers – with more than 60 'blue helmets' killed in hostile acts – the Organization in 2017 completed its peacekeeping objectives in Côte d'Ivoire, refocused its work in Haiti and will soon complete its mandate in Liberia.