At UN Assembly, Saudi Arabia pledges to press ahead in combat against terrorism, extremism
Sep 24, 2017, at 03:41 pm
New York, Sept 24(Just Earth News): The threat of terrorism is among the most serious challenges facing the international community, Adel Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister for Foreign Affairs told the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, stressing that his country would continue to work to counter the scourge, as well as extremism in all forms and manifestations.
In Geneva, UN urges upholding human rights amid rising populism and extremism
Feb 28, 2017, at 04:53 am
New York, Feb 27 (Just Earth News): Disregard for human rights is a “disease,†United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday told the opening session of the UN Human Rights Council, urging Member States to uphold the rights of all people in the face of rising populism and extremism.
UN chief introduces new action plan to prevent violent extremism
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:47 pm
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Violent extremism is a direct assault on the United Nations Charter and a grave threat to international peace and security, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday while presenting a new plan of action to prevent violence stemming from "poisonous ideologies."
General Assembly: Egypt calls for proactive UN strategy against extremism
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Denouncing Islamic extremists for negating a religion that stands for tolerance, justice and mercy, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi took to the podium of the General Assembly on Monday to call on the United Nations and its Member States to join him in a proactive strategy to defeat terrorism.
Women must be empowered to counter terrorism and extremism: UN official
Sep 10, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): Increased attention needs to be given to women so they can be empowered to actively help counter terrorism and violent extremism around the world, a senior United Nations counter-terrorism official told a news conference in New York on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Ban condemns latest terrorist attacks
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, Jun 10 (IBNS): Strongly condemning Sunday's attacks in Pakistan -which reportedly left more than 50 people dead in the wake of separate assaults on the country's main airport in Karachi, and on busloads of Shia pilgrims in Baluchistan - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged the Government step up its efforts to tackle terrorism and religious extremism.