INTERVIEWS: Top UN peacekeeping, logistical officials discuss threats to 'blue helmets'
May 27, 2016, at 10:49 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News): In extreme circumstances like deliberate targeting by jihadists and traffickers to more complicated assignments, on Thursday's United Nations peacekeepers need courage, a high degree of professionalism and resilience, the head of the so-called 'blue helmets' on Thursday said.
UN and Singapore agree to develop information management tool for peacekeeping operations
Dec 11, 2015, at 02:55 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations and the Government of Singapore on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of an information management tool in support of UN peacekeeping operations that can aid in enhancing situational awareness, trend analysis and early warning capacities in field missions.
Ban appoints officials for roles in UN Agenda 2030 advisory board and peacekeeping operations
Dec 04, 2015, at 02:37 pm
New York, Dec 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the appointment of David Nabarro of the United Kingdom as Special Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.