Feb 22, 2018, at 02:48 pm
New York, Feb 22 (JEN):The Principles outlined in the United Nations Charter remain the foundations of international relations and global harmony at a time when conflicts have come more complex, new threats and challenges have emerged and impacts of instability are felt far beyond their source, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.
Switzerland needs to do more to keep ‘dirty money’ at bay, urges UN expert
Oct 05, 2017, at 01:12 pm
New York, Oct 5 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the problems posed by illicit financial flows globally, including undermining rule of law and human rights, a United Nations human rights expert has called on Switzerland to ensure that so called dirty money – which stems from tax evasion and corruption – does not enter its financial market.
Get outside, connect with the planet that sustains us, urges UN on World Environment Day
Jun 06, 2017, at 05:20 am
New York, June 5 (Just Earth News): With the theme of this year's World Environment Day – 'Connecting People to Nature' – aimed at highlighting the well-documented physical and mental health benefits of being in nature, the United Nations is on Monday flagging the vast benefits of such engagement, from food security and improved health to reliable water supply and climatic stability.
‘All roads should lead to universal healthcare,’ says new WHO chief
May 25, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, May 25(Just Earth News): The newly-elected head of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, outlined his priorities for journalists at the agency’s headquarters on Wednesday in Geneva, where he stressed the need for Member States to provide healthcare for all and to implement international health regulations.
The ‘cycle of revenge’ in South Sudan will hurt everyone – UN envoy
May 12, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, May 12(Just Earth News): Deteriorating security in parts of South Sudan coupled with increased displacement could worsen the humanitarian suffering in the country through outbreaks of diseases such as diarrhoea and even cholera, the United Nations envoy for the country has warned.
FEATURE: Diplomacy of the conscience – The Holy See at the United Nations
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:33 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): Ever since 1964, when it was informally accepted to the United Nations General Assembly, the Holy See has had a permanent seat at international discussions and used its observer status to go on record about matters of peace and human dignity.
'We must not let 2017 repeat tragedies of 2016 for Syria' – top UN aid officials
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:44 am
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News): While efforts to fully implement a ceasefire in Syria continue, senior United Nations humanitarian officials on Monday appealed for immediate, unconditional, and safe access to reach the children and families who are still cut off from relief aid across the Middle Eastern country.
‘Thank you,’ says Ban, bidding farewell to staff and delegations at UN Headquarters
Dec 31, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said goodbye to staff and Permanent Representatives at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday, saying that though he had delivered many speeches over his decade in office, he had but two important words for those gathered to wish him well: “thank you.â€
HERstory: A celebration of leading women in the United Nations
Dec 24, 2016, at 08:09 am
New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News): A celebration of women’s achievements has been taking place at United Nations Headquarters in New York this month, through photography. On 13 December 2016, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Secretary-General-designate António Guterres attended the launch by the Group of Friends for Gender Parity of an historic exhibit to illuminate some of the crucial contributions that women have made throughout the world body’s history – or, as they refer to it, ‘herstory.’
UN names former astronaut Scott Kelly as ‘Champion for Space’
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:28 pm
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): As part of a high-level United Nations forum under way in the United Arab Emirates aimed at exploring the role of space in socio-economic and sustainable development, the UN appointment of astronaut Scott Kelly as ‘United Nations Champion for Space.’
Sep 17, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Sept 17 (Just Earth News): In its latest report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances expressed deep concern and frustration at the rising number of cases, and underlined the need to prevent such acts and hold the perpetrators to account.
Set differences aside and end 'humanitarian shame' in Syria, UN aid chief tells Security Council
Aug 23, 2016, at 01:12 pm
New York, Aug 23 (Just Earth News): Stressing the need for a 48-hour pause to the fighting in the Syrian city of Aleppo, the United Nations humanitarian chief on Monday urged the United States and Russia to rapidly reach agreement on the security guarantees and operational modalities for a ceasefire there so aid workers can deliver life-saving assistance to those in desperate need.
Aug 20, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Aug 20 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights arm on Friday expressed concern about the mounting constraints on the democratic space in Thailand – calling for a prompt return to civilian rule.
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.
UN agencies launch new tool to help displaced populations manage fuel needs
Jul 23, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies have issued a new technical handbook to assist humanitarian workers to address multifaceted problems related to cooking fuel for refugees and displaced people.
UN agency urges implementation of accord to tackle illegal fishing
Jul 13, 2016, at 05:00 am
New York, July 12 (Just Earth News): An international agreement aimed at tackling illegal fishing “marks the dawn of a new era,†but rapid action is needed to ensure that its implementation is effective, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said.
State-owned enterprises must be ‘role model’ in respecting human rights – UN report
Jun 18, 2016, at 12:26 pm
New York, June 18 (Just Earth News):A United Nations expert group on Friday said that State-owned enterprises (SOEs) must lead by example in respecting human rights, noting that Governments often ask private businesses to respect human rights, but forget to mind their own business.
UN General Assembly adopts political declaration to fast-track progress on ending AIDS
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):At a high-level meeting on ending AIDS that opened at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Member States adopted a new political declaration that includes a set of time-bound targets to fast-track the pace of progress towards combating the worldwide scourge of HIV and AIDS over the next five years and end the epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.
UN announces first-ever global standard to measure food loss and waste
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:57 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News): A partnership of leading international organizations, including the United Nations, has announced the launch of a first-ever global standard to measure food loss and waste while at the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) 2016 Summit currently underway in Copenhagen, Denmark.
UN urges collective action ahead of forum to fast-track AIDS response over next five years
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:33 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):While much has been done over the past few years to halt and reverse the AIDS epidemic, the international community is set to gather for a three-day meeting at United Nations Headquarters in New York later this week in order to propel the global response on a fast-track approach and chart the way towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Nearly 1,000 Afghans fleeing their homes daily, warns UN relief wing
May 18, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, May 18 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing has reported that since the beginning of the year, about 1,000 Afghans have fled their homes every day due to fighting, and aid workers are struggling to meet the needs of those on the run from hard hit provinces such as Kunduz, Herat and Uruzugan.
Syria: UN relief chief calls for probe into air strikes that left dozens dead in Idleb
May 06, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, May 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations humanitarian official has called for an immediate, impartial and independent investigation into the air strikes that on Thursday left dozes of civilians dead and injured in the northern Syrian Governorate of Idleb, which, if found to be deliberate, could amount to a war crime.
UN guidelines and new technologies boost efforts to help curb 'ghost fishing'
Apr 22, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, Apr 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): International guidelines being developed by a United Nations agency and new technologies are expected to boost efforts to cut down levels of abandoned fish gear, which often continues to carry out the capture process, entangling fish and other marine animals in its nets, a phenomenon known as “ghost fishing.â€
Milestone events at UN to kick-start action on new sustainability goals, climate pact
Apr 21, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, Apr 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In a watershed moment for international cooperation, global political, business and civil society leaders are headed to New York where they will pledge fast action on the new United Nations sustainable development agenda and the landmark Paris climate agreement, to build on momentum from 2015 to create a better future for people and the planet.
‘We need improvement,’ on humanitarian access, says UN envoy for Syria
Apr 15, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Apr 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The day after a new round of intra-Syrian talks began in Geneva, the United Nations envoy mediating a solution to the crisis reported on Thursday on the latest humanitarian assessment, stressing the need for improvement amidst a picture that is frustrating but not “completely negative.â€
Next round of Intra-Syrian talks planned for 13 April – UN envoy
Apr 08, 2016, at 12:42 pm
New York, Apr 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations mediator on the crisis in Syria said on Thursday that the next round of the peace talks will likely begin on Wednesday, 13 April, and is intended to be a concrete discussion leading to “a real beginning of a political transition.â€
New UN Decade aims to eradicate hunger, prevent malnutrition
Apr 05, 2016, at 01:22 pm
New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Calling attention to the nearly 800 million chronically undernourished people and over two billion with micronutrient deficiencies, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2015 the start of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition.
UN team sent to Central African Republic to investigate new allegations of sexual exploitation
Mar 29, 2016, at 12:54 pm
New York, Mar 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations has reported that a delegation led by the Secretary-General's Deputy Special Representative for the Central African Republic visited Kemo prefecture to gather more information on new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as to engage with local communities and authorities.
UN Women launches media partnership to help bring gender equality to newsrooms
Mar 23, 2016, at 01:24 pm
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations entity tasked with promoting gender equality launched an innovative partnership with leading media houses on Tuesday to galvanize attention and concrete action towards women's rights within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN expert urges Iraqi Government to protect marginalized ethnic, religious groups
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:36 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):A clear message must be sent to all of Iraq’s diverse communities that they have a future in the country, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday said, calling on the Government to ensure the protection of the most threatened and marginalized ethnic and religious groups.