On first anniversary of Mali peace accord, Ban welcomes President's commitment to peace
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:01 pm
New York, June 21 (Just Earth News):On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the renewed commitment to peace expressed by the country's President, Ibrahim Boubakar Keïta, and his Government.
In Brussels, Ban urges joint efforts against terrorism and in addressing displacement
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):In Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, ahead of the start of a forum by the European Commission, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with several European officials, discussing such issues as the need for stronger international cooperation in the face of emerging challenges related to terrorism, and also visited with refugees and volunteers working at a soup kitchen
In Op-Ed, UN chief says global community 'must work in new ways to help people in crisis'
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:18 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):In an opinion piece published on Tuesday by The Guardian, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the outcome of the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey, last month.
Spotlighting Global Goals, Ban kicks off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:49 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In a kick-off for the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to work together in recognizing that development and peace are interdependent and mutually reinforcing in order to help build a future of peace and prosperity for all.
Syria: Ban condemns deadly attack near Damascus shrine
Jun 12, 2016, at 12:43 pm
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned an attack carried out on Saturday near the Sayidda Zeinab shrine in a Damascus suburb of Syria, in which several civilians were killed and many others wounded.
UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban
Jun 11, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):Speaking at a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday stressed that the United Nations is determined to work collectively to support governments to protect their people, and to persuade parties to conflict to abide by their obligations.
Ban welcomes Central African Republic President's resolve to seek all-inclusive resolution to crisis
Jun 11, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):Meeting on Fridaywith Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic (CAR), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that the country had turned a corner following the holding of democratic elections, and welcomed the leader's resolve to fully address the root causes of the country's crisis in an inclusive spirit.
Somalia: Ban condemns attack on Ethiopian troops at Mission base
Jun 11, 2016, at 01:50 pm
New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned yesterday's attack on Ethiopian troops at an base of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Halgan, Somalia.
Content of report on conflict-affected children 'will not change,' asserts Ban
Jun 10, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, June 10 (Just Earth News):Standing by his decision to remove the Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen from his latest report on conflict-affected children, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said it was one of the most 'painful and difficult decisions' he has ever had to make, and that it is 'unacceptable' for Member States to exert undue pressure as scrutiny is necessary part of the work of the UN.
Ban calls for calm, commitment to rule of law amid reported clashes in Papua New Guinea
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday expressed concern about reports of violent clashes between students and police in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea.
Guinea-Bissau: Ban urges all political stakeholders to avoid escalation after outbreak of protests
May 28, 2016, at 04:43 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): In the wake of protests in Guinea-Bissau, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged all political stakeholders and their supporters to act responsibly, refrain from violence and avoid an escalation of the situation by settling their concerns through dialogue.
In Japan, Ban calls on G7 to back global goals, climate action, UN humanitarian response efforts
May 28, 2016, at 04:39 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): Addressing world leaders at an event on the side lines of the G-7 meeting currently under way in Nagoya, Japan, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the gathering to remain focused on key UN and global priorities: climate change; humanitarian action, refugees and migrants; global health; and the Sustainable Development Goals.
UN chief welcomes municipal elections in Lebanon
May 25, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the holding of municipal elections in Lebanon, which are expected to conclude on 29 May, urging all Lebanese leaders to act responsibly to elect the country’s President, a post vacant for two years, without a further delay, his spokesperson said on Tuesday in a statement.
Peacekeeping ‘flagship of the UN enterprise,’ Ban says ahead of Day honouring 'blue helmets'
May 20, 2016, at 12:21 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday led an inaugural ceremony to award the “Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage†as New York Headquarters observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Mali: Ban condemns attack on UN convoy that killed five peacekeepers
May 20, 2016, at 12:19 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned yesterday's deadly attack that killed five peacekeepers and injured three others of the UN mission in Mali, his spokesman said in a statement.
May 19, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, May 19 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, speaking by phone on Wednesday with the President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, expressed concern about the Government’s ongoing security operation in the south-eastern Pool region of the country and its impact on the civilian population.
Ban and African Union Commission welcome partial re-run of elections in Comoros
May 16, 2016, at 12:41 pm
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the African Union Commission on Sunday welcomed the peaceful conduct of the partial re-run for the elections of President of Comoros and Governor of Anjouan.
Marking 'Day of Families,' Ban urges support during 'heavy toll' of crisis situations
May 16, 2016, at 12:40 pm
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): The rise of violent extremism, the effects of forced displacement, extreme weather events and other challenges are taking a heavy toll on the health and integrity of families in crisis situations, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday, marking the International Day of Families with a call for Governments to support the crucial role of families in all their diverse forms.
Paris accord faces ‘first test’ at meeting on climate adaptation funding – UN rights expert
May 14, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, May 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The signatories to the 2015 Paris Agreement face the first test of their commitment when they meet in Bonn, Germany, next week to negotiate a new mechanism to fund climate adaptation projects, which often displaced indigenous and other communities, a United Nations human rights expert said on Friday.
May 13, 2016, at 01:50 pm
New York, May 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):According to a United Nations spokesperson, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been following closely recent events in Brazil, after the country’s Senate voted overnight to suspend President Dilma Rousseff.
In Madagascar, Ban calls for end to corruption, reports on ‘alarming’ cost of hunger
May 12, 2016, at 01:17 pm
New York, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During his visit to Madagascar on Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Malagasy parliamentarians to end the corruption that has weakened their society, while launching a report on the cost of hunger in the island nation.
Syria: UN adviser on preventing genocide expresses outrage at ongoing civilian attacks
May 10, 2016, at 10:02 am
New York, May 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, expressed his outrage on Monday at the ongoing “indiscriminate and seemingly calculated†attacks against civilians and civilian objects in Syria.
New UN report shows that urgent action is needed to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030
May 07, 2016, at 04:49 pm
New York, May 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A new report released by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns that the AIDS epidemic could be prolonged indefinitely if urgent action is not implemented within the next five years.
Ban appoints Malian national as Special Representative for UN Guinea-Bissau office
May 06, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, May 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the appointment of Modibo Touré of Mali as his new Special Representative for Guinea-Bissau and Head of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS).
Security Council demands protection for hospitals and health workers in conflict zones
May 04, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With increasing wartime assaults on and patterns of systematic destruction of health facilities in countries affected by conflict, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday to strengthen protection for health care workers, the sick and wounded, hospitals and clinics, in war zones.
At high-level forum, UN spotlights power of information technology in advancing development
May 04, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have the power to help people around the world bridge the digital divide and accelerate innovation as world leaders continue to work towards implementing the United Nations development agenda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined on Tuesday at the opening of a high-level forum of the ICT for development community.
In address to Austrian Parliament, Ban urges ‘cooperative approach’ to EU asylum policies
Apr 29, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Apr 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): From its leadership on major United Nations bodies to its peacekeepers in the field, development aid and defence of human rights, Austria is a very important, vital member of the world community, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during an address to the Parliament of Austria earlier on Thursday in Geneva.
On anniversary of UN-backed treaty banning nuclear tests, Ban reiterates call to action
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that instead of a celebration, the occasion is a call to action on the work that remains to be done to end nuclear testing and continue on an environmentally sustainable path.
Ban welcomes ‘change in strategy and mindset’ as UN adopts landmark resolutions on peacebuilding
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Deeply concerned by the high human cost and suffering caused by armed conflicts, and recognizing the significant number of simultaneous security and humanitarian crises that the world currently faces, the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council on Wednesday concurrently adopted resolutions on the Organization’s peacebuilding architecture, providing renewed momentum for the focus within the UN system on ‘sustaining peace.’
In Vienna, Ban to discuss how UN can deliver on world’s expectations
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While on a visit to the capital of Austria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be leading discussions on how the UN system can work together in unity so that it can deliver on the expectations of the international community.