Governments, businesses ‘walk the talk’ for investment in sustainable development: UN forum

Oct 23, 2018, at 08:26 am

New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): Business and government leaders from around the world have gathered at a major United Nations conference in Geneva, in search of innovative and strategic solutions to complex investment and development challenges.

Colombia: UN welcomes ceasefire pact between Government and ELN rebels

Sep 06, 2017, at 09:42 am

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) of a temporary bilateral cease-fire from 1 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.

UN, Government join forces to boost Somalia's drought response capacity

Aug 05, 2017, at 04:49 am

New York, Aug 4(Just Earth News): In the wake of a severe drought in Somalia that has displaced more than 800,000 people, the United Nations migration and development entities are helping the Horn of Africa country enhance its national drought response capacity.

INTERVIEW: Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins – UN envoy

Jun 24, 2017, at 01:46 pm

New York, June 24(Just Earth News): Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins for security in the country, delivering much needed services and creating jobs, says the United Nations envoy to the country, Tadamichi Yamamoto.

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.

Ahead of International Day, UN rights chief urges governments to target hate speech, crimes

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:23 pm

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday reminded Governments around the world that they have a legal obligation to stop hate speech and hate crimes, and called on people everywhere to “stand up for someone’s rights.”

DR Congo: UN rights chief calls on Government to halt violence by security forces

Feb 21, 2017, at 02:23 pm

New York, Feb 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Monday called on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to take immediate steps to halt widespread human rights violations, including apparent summary executions, by the country's armed forces.

Fighting reaches 'worrying proportions' in South Sudan's north-east – UN mission

Feb 10, 2017, at 12:52 pm

New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Thursday voiced concern about an escalation in the fighting between Government and opposition forces in the west bank of the River Nile in the African country's north.

As new drought hits Ethiopia, UN urges support for Government's 'remarkable' efforts

Jan 30, 2017, at 01:06 pm

New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News): Commending the Ethiopian Government and humanitarian partners on the response to last year's El Niño drought that left 10.2 million people needing food assistance, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and UN aid chief Stephen O'Brien on Sunday said the international community must show “total solidarity” with country as it faces a new drought.

Syria: UN envoy welcomes new ceasefire between Government and opposition groups

Dec 30, 2016, at 01:48 pm

New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Syria has welcomed the announcement of a nationwide ceasefire between the Government and armed opposition groups that would come into effect at midnight tonight.

MARRAKECH: Dozens of heads of State and Government to attend UN climate conference

Nov 14, 2016, at 04:54 am

New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News): Ten days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement, dozens of heads of State and Government are expected on Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 22), which started in Marrakech, Morocco, on 7 November 2016.

Sri Lanka: UN rights expert urges Government to take concrete steps to protect minorities

Oct 21, 2016, at 01:43 pm

New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): In her first information-gathering visit to Sri Lanka, Rita Izsák-Ndiaye, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on minority issues, stressed the importance of renewed support for minority rights by the Government, including a plan for specific and urgent measures.

Colombia: Ban welcomes announcement of talks between Government and National Liberation Army

Oct 13, 2016, at 12:56 pm

New York, Oct 13 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement that formal negotiations between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) will begin later this month, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday expressed hope that the two sides will reach a sustainable peace agreement as soon as possible.

Syria: UN relief chief calls on Government to halt attacks displacing 30,000 civilians

Feb 09, 2016, at 03:26 pm

New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations emergency relief chief on Monday called on the Syrian Government and other parties to honour their duty to protect civilians and allow safe access for aid as tens of thousands of people were reported to have been displaced from Aleppo and elsewhere in the war-torn country's north by heavy Government bombardment.

Ukraine: UN official urges Government to keep checkpoints open for access to medicines, food

Feb 04, 2016, at 02:20 pm

New York, Feb 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS) A senior United Nations humanitarian official in Ukraine on Wednesday called on the Government to keep checkpoints open in conflict-affected areas in the country's east to prevent hardship for thousands of mostly elderly people seeking access to medicines, and food and other items.

As Libyan political talks resume, UN envoy urges parties to set aside differences, agree unity government

Aug 28, 2015, at 06:23 pm

New York, Aug 28 (IBNS) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced that a round of Libyan political dialogue began today in Skhirat, Morocco, with discussions expected to focus on expediting the process towards finalizing the Libyan Political Agreement, including reaching agreement on a Government of National Accord.