Ban releases follow-up to report on the death of former UN chief Dag Hammarskjöld
Aug 25, 2016, at 01:21 pm
New York, Aug 25 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday released a follow-up note to the 2015 report of an Independent Panel of Experts that was established to examine and assess new information regarding the death of former UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld.
Yemen: Ban again calls for end to hostilities as ground fighting, airstrikes escalate
Aug 18, 2016, at 01:23 pm
New York, Aug 18 (Just Earth News): Alarmed by escalating airstrikes and ground fighting in Yemen and along the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border since, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon repeated his call on all the parties to the conflict to immediately cease all hostilities and for the Yemeni parties to return to the recently-ended direct talks facilitated by his envoy.
Yemen: Ban condemns reported coalition airstrike on rural hospital that leaves 11 dead
Aug 17, 2016, at 05:11 am
New York, Aug 16 (Just Earth News): Reiterating his call on all warring parties in Yemen to immediately implement the cessation of hostilities, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the reported coalition airstrike yesterday on a hospital in the rural town of Hajjah that killed 11 people.
UN chief honours Nagasaki victims, urges recommitment to ‘a more secure future for all’
Aug 10, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Aug 10 (Just Earth News): Mourning those who perished in the 1945 atomic bombing and suffered through its horrendous after-effects, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday conveyed his solidarity to a peace memorial ceremony in Nagasaki, Japan, and urged all to “recommit to building a safer and more secure future.â€
Aug 10, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Aug 10 (Just Earth News): Welcoming on Tuesday the announcement by Somalia of a timetable for the 2016 electoral process, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that process for the upcoming polls, which sets October for presidential elections, is an important milestone in the country’s journey towards democracy.
On anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, Ban urges all States to 'galvanize global will for disarmament'
Aug 07, 2016, at 03:56 am
New York, Aug 6 (Just Earth News): With global tensions rising and progress on nuclear disarmament hard to find, “the world needs the Hibakusha spirit more than ever,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday, citing the determination and perseverance of those survivors of the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb attacks as an example for championing peace and a seeking a better future for all.
‘If you want to protect your image, protect children,’ Ban tells debate on war-affected children
Aug 03, 2016, at 12:38 pm
New York, Aug 3 (Just Earth News): With children continuing to be tortured, maimed, imprisoned, starved, sexually abused and killed in armed conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called on all countries to back their words with concrete actions to end such violations.
Jul 29, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, July 29 (Just Earth News): Citing persisting instability in number of African countries – from South Sudan to Mali and Libya, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday stressed that building peace and restoring institutions in post-conflict settings are long-term processes that must be rooted in a country’s historical, political, social, cultural and economic contexts.
As Rio Games approach, UN calls for cessation of hostilities during 'Olympic Truce'
Jul 26, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): Ahead of next month's start of the Olympics in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for a worldwide cessation of hostilities and the of the President of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft, appealed to all UN Member States to observe the historic 'Olympic Truce' during the Games.
Afghanistan: UN condemns 'despicable' terrorist attack that leaves scores dead in Kabul
Jul 24, 2016, at 11:25 am
New York, July 24 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and the head of the UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA), Tadamichi Yamamoto, have strongly condemned Saturday’s attack on a peaceful demonstration in Kabul that killed at least 59 people and injured some 245 others.
In Rwanda, Ban calls for concerted regional and international action in South Sudan
Jul 17, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, July 17 (Just Earth News): On the margins of the 27th African Union (AU) Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday addressed a regional body and met with several African leaders, stressing the need for concerted action to revive the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan.
In Rwanda, Ban meets with African leaders on situation in South Sudan
Jul 16, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, July 16 (Just Earth News): Ahead of the 27th African Union (AU) Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday met with several African leaders to discuss the situation in South Sudan.
On World Day, Ban spotlights role of seafarers in meeting sustainable agenda targets
Jun 26, 2016, at 04:29 am
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Marking the Day of the Seafarer, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the role of the shipping industry in moving forward the international agenda on sustainable development and climate change.
In Cannes, Ban pitches ad agencies on Global Goals, announces ‘Common Ground’ partnership
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:37 am
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on advertising and creative communication professionals to wage “the biggest-ever campaign for humanity†by supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a 15-year anti-poverty, pro-planet action plan, adopted by 193 Member States last year.
In wake of UK vote to leave EU, Ban says UN to continue to work with both 'important partners'
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:35 am
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): Following the vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday that the UN looks forward to continuing to work with both “important partners.â€
On World Day, Ban declares era of impunity 'over' for sexual violence in war
Jun 20, 2016, at 04:51 am
New York, June 19 (Just Earth News): Marking the first International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday said that the era of impunity for sexual violence as a tool of war is over, citing a host of landmark rulings against political and military leaders.
Visiting Greek island, Ban says refugees' nightmare 'not over,' urging humane approach across Europe
Jun 19, 2016, at 11:57 am
New York, June 19 (Just Earth News):Visiting the Greek island of Lesbos, which has become migrants' entry point to Europe, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the countries in the region to respond with a humane and human rights-based approach, instead of border closures, barriers and bigotry.
In Greece, UN chief urges global responsibility-sharing for welfare of refugees
Jun 19, 2016, at 03:56 am
New York, June 18 (Just Earth News): On a visit to Greece, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday discussed the refugee crisis with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, urging States to address the root causes of displacement and more evenly share the responsibility for the welfare of migrants and refugees.
Ban dismayed at actions aimed at restricting political opposition in Bahrain
Jun 17, 2016, at 12:45 pm
New York, June 17 (Just Earth News):Concerned at recent reports in Bahrain of intimidation of human rights defenders and activists for peacefully promoting human rights, as well as for legitimately exercising their rights to freedoms of expression and association, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said that such actions by the State authorities could potentially damage the human rights situation in the country.
Jun 16, 2016, at 12:52 pm
New York, June 16 (Just Earth News):Deeply concerned by reports of fighting on 12 and 13 June on the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is on an official visit to Belgium, met in Brussels on Wednesday with top officials from both the African countries, with the parties calling for maximum restraint.
UN chief condemns 'abhorrent' attack on market in Syria's Idlib city
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:47 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the abhorrent attack carried out yesterday in Idlib city, Syria, which hit a vegetable market and the only bakery in the area.
Ban condemns 'horrific attack' in Orlando, Florida
Jun 13, 2016, at 01:10 pm
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned an attack that occurred early this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
Nearly two years on, Secretary-General reunites with Hokule’a crew for World Oceans Day
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:13 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):Warning that we are dangerously close to breaking the limit of how we should use oceans, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday reunited with a Polynesian voyaging canoe crew who are using traditional methods to circumvent the world and highlight the importance of protecting our bodies of water.
Ban condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul that leaves at least 11 dead
Jun 08, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 8 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned on Tuesday’s terrorist attack in the centre of Istanbul, which claimed the lives of at least 11 people and injured dozens more.
Benefits of technology and innovation must be shared ‘with those who stand to gain most’ – Ban
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:28 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Speaking at the first multi-stakeholder forum on science, technology and innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged leaders to share their benefits with those who stand to gain most.
DPI/NGO: 'You have unlimited power' Ban tells youth, rallying support for UN 2030 Agenda
May 31, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, May 31 (Just Earth News): On first day of the sixty-sixth United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organizations Conference in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged youth to continue to raise their voices in pushing governments to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
May 30, 2016, at 01:12 pm
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday praised the “invaluable partnership†between Rotary International and the United Nations, telling delegates gathered in Seoul, Korea, for the organization's annual international conference that Rotarians had been instrumental in working with the UN to defeat polio.
Ban appoints governing body of ‘technology bank’ for least developed nations
May 27, 2016, at 11:06 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):Ahead of a major United Nations conference on priorities for the world’s least development countries (LDCs), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the appointment of members to a governing council that will provide support towards the operationalization of a proposed Technology Bank for those vulnerable nations.
On Africa Day, Ban urges leveraging gains to ensure ‘no African is left behind’
May 26, 2016, at 02:01 pm
New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): Despite an uncertain global economic landscape, Africa’s prospects are positive, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday, urging the continent’s leaders to use recent gains to address rising social and economic inequalities.
Ban condemns terrorist attacks killing dozens of civilians in two coastal Syrian cities
May 24, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, May 24 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attacks on Monday that claimed the lives of dozens of civilians in the Syrian coastal cities of Jableh and Tartous.