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'Unity, solidarity and collaboration' can turn tide on terrorism, bolster human rights, says UN chief

Nov 17, 2017, at 09:55 am

New York, Nov 17(Just Earth News): Noting that at least 11,000 terrorist attacks occurred in more than 100 countries last year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed on Thursday that “terrorism is fundamentally the denial and destruction of human rights.”

'Doctrines of rejection' must be met with courage, commitment to solidarity and empathy – UNESCO chief

Nov 01, 2017, at 01:19 pm

New York, Nov 1(Just Earth News): Multilateralism is facing challenges just when it is most needed, senior United Nations officials told a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) forum in Paris on Tuesday, calling for a “new humanism” to counter rising doctrines of withdrawal and rejection of others.  

On World Refugee Day, UN urges support, solidarity for record number of displaced people

Jun 21, 2017, at 05:30 am

New York, June 20(Just Earth News): With a record 65.6 million people last year forcibly uprooted from their homes by violence and persecution, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called on the international community to provide support and solidarity.

In Baghdad, UN chief Guterres pledges solidarity with Iraqi government and people

Mar 31, 2017, at 12:54 pm

New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): On what he called a “visit of solidarity” with Iraq, Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the commitment of the country’s leaders to civilian protection and national dialogue, and pledged the ongoing support of the United Nations as the Government seeks to bolster aid delivery to needy populations and rebuild Iraq institutions.

UN condemns deadly terrorist attack in London; expresses solidarity with UK government and people

Mar 24, 2017, at 02:38 pm

New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres and members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended condolences on behalf of the Organization to the Government and people of the United Kingdom for the loss of life and injuries suffered in yesterday’s terrorist attack in London.

Think of those fleeing Syria and elsewhere not with fear but with open arms and open heart – UN agency chief

Feb 02, 2017, at 01:49 pm

New York, Feb 2 (Just Earth News): Expressing shock at the scale of the devastation in war-ravaged city of Aleppo, the top United Nations refugee official on Wednesday made an impassioned plea for the world to stand in solidarity with those suffering from the effects of conflict there in Syria, as well as in other places such as Iraq, Somalia and Yemen.