Ban: Greater focus on women’s empowerment can help achieve development agenda
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:54 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Gender equality remains the greatest human rights challenge of our time, and one way to achieve the goal is by empowering women to have greater choices economically and control over their lives, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Thursday, urging the international community to spearhead efforts that provide opportunities for women and girls.
Negotiated settlement a ‘win-win’ solution to benefit all Cypriots, President tells UN
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:51 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Cyprus’ President on Thursday highlighted progress made so far on negotiations between the two communities of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots towards a unified country.
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:50 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): The century that began with terror in New York City should not continue with the spread of hatred, violence and destruction in the Middle East and North Africa, Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, underscoring that the most pressing issue that world leaders need to address is how to tackle terrorism in a comprehensive manner.
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:49 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): While the current session of the United Nations General Assembly has opened in a context marked by turmoil, Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon said this morning there are nevertheless some “bright spots and glimmers of hope,†including the adoption by Member States of landmark agreements on climate change, development financing and sustainable development.
Ban urges ramped up support to meet Peacebuilding Fund’s financial challenges
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Ban urges ramped up support to meet Peacebuilding Fund’s financial challenges The United Nations system is being pushed to its limits by an unprecedented number of conflicts and economic crises globally, as well as by climate change and inequalities, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday, calling on the international community to help keep the Organization’s Peacebuilding Fund from falling into a dangerous financial position.
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): The world is again entering an era of “dark capitalist and imperialist barbarism†which acts against human dignity, the integrity of Mother Earth and the sovereignty of countries, Bolivian President Evo Morales told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, calling for a “new world order†which, rather than constructing walls, built a global citizenry where all people live together as a common family.
Competition between countries posing serious threats to peace, Prime Minister of Pakistan tells UN
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:19 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): In an United Nations address highlighting that the world is at crossroads – it is freer and more vibrant but chaotic and turbulent; more independent but unequal; and more prosperous but afflicted with poverty – the Prime Minister of Pakistan cautioned that regional peace is under threat as competition between major powers has become more confrontational.
Myanmar’s first civilian leader to address Assembly in 50 years cites UN as inspiration
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:18 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Mounting the podium of the General Assembly as the representative of Myanmar’s first civilian Government in over 50 years, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said on Wednesday that the same spirit and goals that inspired the founding of the United Nations 70 years ago inform the country’s new administration.
At UN, European Union and member countries spotlight aid for refugees, conflict mediation
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:17 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Massive displacement across borders has highlighted the power of fear and conflict more clearly than any other challenge, but the European Union’s actions have always been driven by empathy and a readiness to help those in need, its President told the United Nations General Assembly, which also heard several EU member States speak individually.
Sep 22, 2016, at 04:31 am
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Wednesday that more than 55 countries have formally joined the Paris Agreement on climate change signed by world leaders this past April, officially crossing one of the two thresholds required to bring into force the landmark pact that seeks to put the world on a path towards low-carbon growth and a more sustainable future.
‘Pragmatism, not populism’ will overcome global inertia, Chilean President tells UN
Sep 22, 2016, at 04:30 am
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Tackling the pressing challenges currently facing all countries and regions requires a major shift in perspective, Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, told the General Assembly on Wednesday, calling for a more effective an efficient United Nations that can be the locus of “more multilateralism, more cooperation and more dialogue,†to meet the long-sought demands of the world’s people.
Keyword: UN, unveils draft principles, protecting human rights, refugees and migrants
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:34 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): In their respective addresses to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Southern African leaders stressed the importance of regional efforts, such as within the African continent through the African Union (AU) to realize a better and sustainable future for all.
UN official unveils draft principles on protecting human rights of refugees and migrants
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:32 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations official on Tuesday unveiled a draft set of principles that urge the international community to build on the momentum created by the adoption yesterday, by UN Member States, of a landmark declaration on protecting the rights of refugees and migrants by including the critical issue of human rights in all discussions focusing on large-scale, perilous and irregular migration movements.
UN officials condemn attacks against aid convoy and warehouse in rural Aleppo
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:19 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Top United Nations officials have condemned attacks last night against a UN/Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) aid convoy, as well as a SARC warehouse and health clinic in Urum al-Kubra (Big Orem), northwest of Aleppo city in Syria, in which about 20 civilians and one SARC staff member were killed and vital food and medical assistance was destroyed.
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:18 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): France launched a threefold appeal at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday for the swift implementation of last December’s Paris accord on climate change, a major increase in aid for Africa, and an immediate ceasefire in Syria and the provision of humanitarian aid.
US President Obama urges world to eschew division and pursue global integration at UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:17 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): In his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as United States President, Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered a ringing appeal for global integration in the face of religious fundamentalism, the politics of ethnicity, aggressive nationalism and crude populism, even as he called for a course correction.
At UN, Slovak President warns against leaders caring more about retaining power than improving lives
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:15 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly’s general debate on Tuesday, Andrej Kiska, the President of Slovakia, warned that there is “a real danger†spreading again – the rise of nationalism, extremism, racism and bigotry in many parts of the world.
Guyana emerging as a ‘green State,’ President tells UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:13 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the importance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, the President of Guyana highlighted that his country will continue to pursue a ‘green’ economy and will be a reliable and cooperative partner in international efforts to protect the earth's environment.
As ‘environment powerhouse,’ Brazil to join Paris climate accord, President tells UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:12 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Following the tradition of being the first Head of State to address the annual United Nations General Assembly’s annual general debate, the President of Brazil on Tuesday pledged that his country will formally join the Paris Agreement on climate change by depositing its instrument of ratification at a special event tomorrow with the UN Secretary-General.
DR Congo: Ban condemns deadly clashes between protestors and security forces in capital
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:08 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General on Monday expressed deep concern about the violent clashes between protestors and security forces in Kinshasa, and several other locations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sustainable livelihoods bring not only food security but dignity, for refugees – UN chief
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:07 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): Underscoring that millions of refugees around the world face food insecurity and the risk of malnutrition, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Monday for stronger response to ensure that refugees are able to meet their food and nutrition needs.
Mobile app raises awareness of Global Goals, connects people who want to make a difference
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:05 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): In collaboration with partners, the United Nations has launched a mobile application to provide a global forum for industry, governments and individual citizens to collectively realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Libya: UN and partners launch appeal for urgent life-saving assistance in a complex emergency
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:03 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and humanitarian agencies in Libya on Monday issued an urgent appeal for $10.7 million to meet life-saving emergency assistance for close to 80,000 people located within the Libyan city of Sirte until the end of the year.
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:02 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants, a number of senior UN officials stressed on the importance of the Summit and called on world leaders for collective action to address the global crisis.
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:01 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): In his address to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, the agency’s Director-General, highlighted work in various areas, including nuclear applications, nuclear safety and security, safeguards and technical cooperation, and modernizing a new pest control facility to tackle vector-brome diseases such as Zika.
INTERVIEW: Dame Margaret Anstee: first woman Under Secretary-General of the UN
Sep 20, 2016, at 04:26 am
New York, Sept 19 (Just Earth News): “A woman of firsts,†is perhaps only a summary description of Dame Margaret Anstee, the first woman to serve as a United Nations Under-Secretary-General.
Sep 19, 2016, at 12:43 pm
New York, Sept 19 (Just Earth News): For too long, quality education has been accessible to the privileged few, but as people become more interdependent, quality education and lifelong learning must be available to all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday, declaring education a “human right and universal good†at the launch of a United Nations-backed report setting out a plan for the largest expansion of education opportunity in history.
Ban hails UN-backed fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria as partnership model for Global Goals
Sep 18, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Sept 18 (Just Earth News): Praising the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as a model of partnership that brings together people and development partners, governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by diseases, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said such broad cooperation is also the key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Yazidi survivor of ISIL’s human trafficking appointed UN Goodwill Envoy for victims
Sep 17, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Sept 17 (Just Earth News): Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Nadia Murad Basee Taha, who survived trafficking at the hands of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) was on Friday appointed a United Nations advocate for the victims of human trafficking.
Sep 17, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, Sept 17 (Just Earth News): Just days before the 19 September Summit for Refugees and Migrants, at a ceremony in New York on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted a 1.3 million signature-strong petition that expressed solidarity with millions of refugees.