UN agriculture agency launches handbook to improve safety in banana farming sector

Nov 09, 2017, at 09:38 am

New York, Nov 9(Just Earth News): The United Nations agriculture agency and the Government of Ecuador launched Wednesday a practical guide for workers in the banana sector – the most exported fresh fruit in the world, both by volume and by economic value – to promote healthier and safer work conditions.

UN dedicates annual Peace Day to safety, respect for refugees and migrants

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Sept 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations in New York on Friday marked the International Day of Peace with the annual ringing of the peace bell and calls for combatants worldwide to lay down their arms and observe a day of ceasefire and non-violence.

U.S. expat professionals attracted to Toronto

Oct 12, 2016, at 12:16 am

Toronto, Oct. 11 (IBNS): Affordability, safety, diversity, a strong public school system, publicly funded health care, career opportunities and culture, were the chief constituents of Toronto which made Karen Greve, the vice-president of partnerships for the MaRS Discovery District to reconsider her decision to move to Toronto to settle down with her husband and children.

Health and safety of women and children in disaster-prone areas must be a priority: UN

Oct 30, 2015, at 02:32 pm

New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): Disaster response specialists, including from the United Nations and other organizations, gathered in Suva, Fiji this week for the annual Pacific Humanitarian Partnership meeting, where the focus has been on high rates of preventable mortality and morbidity among women and children in the disaster-prone region.