UN rights chief urges executives gathering in Davos to stand up for rights

Jan 14, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations human rights official on Friday called on business leaders gathering at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos next week to use their considerable influence to stand up for human rights and prevent rights violations in countries where they operate.

'We have to be the hope' for people most in need, says top UN humanitarian official

Aug 19, 2016, at 01:33 pm

New York, Aug 19 (Just Earth News): Praising the spirit and drive of relief workers, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O'Brien, has said the global humanitarian community is determined to not let political disagreements, conflicts or natural disasters get in the way of their ability to help the people who are most in need.

In Skype video chat, Ban applauds Solar Impulse pilot on remarkable journey

Jul 26, 2016, at 02:02 pm

New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday hailed the determination and courage of the Solar Impulse flight team as the aircraft completes its around-the-world, solar-powered journey.

In Asia and Pacific, UN views sustainable development through demographic changes

Mar 31, 2016, at 02:11 pm

New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Addressing youth unemployment, empowering women, supporting people with disabilities and an aging population were among the top issues discussed at the United Nations regional office in Bangkok, at the first intergovernmental meeting since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda on how to strengthen the social dimension of sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.