Worsening food insecurity forcing more people to migrate, finds new UN report
May 06, 2017, at 04:53 am
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the complex link between food insecurity and migration – where increase in one forces the other to rise and then spirals back to push the former even higher – the United Nations food relief agency has urged greater investments in food security and livelihoods at places of origin to prevent displacement and reduce forced onward migration.
In Iraq, UN chief Guterres urges more support for those who have 'suffered enormously'
Apr 01, 2017, at 05:55 am
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the lack of resources for United Nations programmes assisting those displaced by the fighting in Iraq's Mosul Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to do more to help the people who have “suffered enormously and go on suffering.
In Baghdad, UN chief Guterres pledges solidarity with Iraqi government and people
Mar 31, 2017, at 12:54 pm
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): On what he called a “visit of solidarity†with Iraq, Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the commitment of the country’s leaders to civilian protection and national dialogue, and pledged the ongoing support of the United Nations as the Government seeks to bolster aid delivery to needy populations and rebuild Iraq institutions.
UN condemns deadly terrorist attack in London; expresses solidarity with UK government and people
Mar 24, 2017, at 02:38 pm
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres and members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended condolences on behalf of the Organization to the Government and people of the United Kingdom for the loss of life and injuries suffered in yesterday’s terrorist attack in London.
Mar 04, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, Mar 4 (Just Earth News): Access to good and safe support is of great importance for people with disabilities, as it helps them become independent and gain human rights, a United Nations independent expert said on Friday, urging Member States to take legal, policy and financial actions to ensure their adequate support.
UN expert urges greater protection of people with albinism from witch doctors
Mar 04, 2017, at 05:27 am
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News): In the wake of a high-profile conviction of a mastermind who murdered and dismembered a woman with albinism, a United Nations independent expert is calling for additional oversight of traditional healers who use body parts in witchcraft rituals and so-called medicines.
UN concerned over people lacking proper social protection
Jun 04, 2014, at 05:42 pm
New York, Jun 4 (IBNS): In the aftermath of the global economic crisis, more than 70 per cent of the world population is without proper social protections, the United Nations labour agency on Tuesday reported, urging governments to scale up investment in child and family benefits, pensions and other public expenditures.