Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries
Nov 23, 2015, at 02:06 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid 'grave global threats' looming large, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for stronger partnerships between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UN to achieve sustainable development, tackle climate change and eradicate violation of human rights.
UN urges 'people-centred' approach to migrants and refugees in Southeast Asia
Jul 02, 2015, at 08:10 pm
New York, July 2(IBNS) Several senior United Nations officials on Wednesdaystrongly urged Southeast Asian countries to back a “people-centred†approach to migration by, among others, expanding avenues for safe and legal migration, while stepping up law enforcement to put a stop to human trafficking.