Ban appoints Hubert Price of US as head of the UN support office in Somalia
Oct 04, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Oct 4(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the appointment of Hubert Price of the United States as Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).
Ban urges 'dialogue and diplomacy' by both India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Oct 1(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned over the significant increase in tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of recent developments, particularly the reported ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) following an attack on an Indian army base in Uri on 18 September.
Ban urges implementation of peace agreement to resolve instability in Mali
Sep 24, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): The promotion of peace and stability in Mali is crucial to its people, for the region and for the world, United Nations Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon said on Friday, urging the parties involved in the country’s reconstruction to implement the foundations that have been laid out regarding the way forward.
Ban: Greater focus on women’s empowerment can help achieve development agenda
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:54 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Gender equality remains the greatest human rights challenge of our time, and one way to achieve the goal is by empowering women to have greater choices economically and control over their lives, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Thursday, urging the international community to spearhead efforts that provide opportunities for women and girls.
Ban calls on global leaders to take forward goals of World Humanitarian Summit
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:46 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): As the international community continues to work towards achieving the core humanitarian responsibilities agreed to at the World Humanitarian Summit this past May, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday presented a road map to promote accountability for commitments made and report on progress attained.
Ban urges ramped up support to meet Peacebuilding Fund’s financial challenges
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Ban urges ramped up support to meet Peacebuilding Fund’s financial challenges The United Nations system is being pushed to its limits by an unprecedented number of conflicts and economic crises globally, as well as by climate change and inequalities, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday, calling on the international community to help keep the Organization’s Peacebuilding Fund from falling into a dangerous financial position.
Ban calls for continued efforts to secure equal rights for LGBT community
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:25 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged the international community to continue working for equal rights and fair treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, reiterating the UN’s commitment to securing their human rights.
Sep 17, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, Sept 17 (Just Earth News): Just days before the 19 September Summit for Refugees and Migrants, at a ceremony in New York on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted a 1.3 million signature-strong petition that expressed solidarity with millions of refugees.
UN Secretary-General extends greetings for Eid Al Adha
Sep 13, 2016, at 03:54 am
New York, Sept 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has wished all Muslims around the world a blessed and peaceful Eid Al Adha.
In meeting with Turkey's President, UN chief stresses country's key role in fighting ISIL
Sep 04, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Sept 4 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasizing the key role of Turkey in the fight against Da'esh (ISIL), Ban's office said.
Sep 04, 2016, at 03:34 am
New York, Sept 3 (Just Earth News): Visiting the southeastern city of Hangzhou in China, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the leaders of that country and the United States for formally joining the Paris Agreement on climate change on Saturday.
Sep 03, 2016, at 03:57 pm
New York, Sept 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is saddened to learn of the death of President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, according to the UN chief’s spokesperson.
Sep 03, 2016, at 03:56 pm
New York, Sept 3 (Just Earth News): In his first visit to Sri Lanka since the end of its civil war seven years ago, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon praised the country’s steps towards peace and reconciliation, while also highlighting the importance of and need for more progress with human rights and sustainable development for that progress.
Myanmar’s promising path to reconciliation to require compromise, Ban tells peace conference
Sep 01, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Sept 1 (Just Earth News): Addressing a major peace conference in Myanmar, the United Nations chief on Wednesday highlighted that the country’s path to reconciliation is a promising one, but that after decades of conflict it will not be easy and will require compromise for all involved.
At Security Council, Ban calls for eradicating weapons of mass destruction ‘once and for all’
Aug 24, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Aug 24 (Just Earth News): Recalling that eliminating weapons of mass destruction was one of the founding principles of the United Nations and was in fact the subject of the first resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday stressed the need to seriously refocus attention on nuclear disarmament.
Citing UN’s moral responsibility, Ban pledges support to Haiti in overcoming cholera epidemic
Aug 20, 2016, at 01:18 pm
New York, Aug 20 (Just Earth News): Noting that a United States federal appeals court has upheld the United Nations’ immunity from a damage claim filed on behalf cholera victims in Haiti, the Organization on Friday said that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon deeply regrets the “terrible suffering†of the Haitian people and that the UN has a moral responsibility to the support the victims and the country in overcoming the epidemic.
Ban hails EU donation to African-led Lake Chad Basin task force combating Boko Haram
Aug 06, 2016, at 05:14 am
New York, Aug 5 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the European Union (EU) Commission for its 50 million euro contribution to the multinational task force, created by Lake Chad Basin countries – Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria – and Benin to combat Boko Haram insurgents in the sub-region.
In Brazil, UN chief encourages Olympic Refugee Team to ‘show strength,’ inspire the world
Aug 05, 2016, at 12:09 pm
New York, Aug 5 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday paid a visit to the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he encouraged refugee athletes to show the world their strengths.
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 Kenya, Ban calls for broader partnerships, sustainable investments to drive global development
Jul 18, 2016, at 12:59 pm
New York, July 18 (Just Earth News): At a United Nations intergovernmental forum opening in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged participants to focus on strong collaboration, equality and inclusion in trade, finance and investment in order to better align action with agreed-upon sustainable development targets and help restore trust in the global economy.
On Youth Skills Day, Ban urges more investment to assist the 'working poor' and jobless
Jul 16, 2016, at 04:14 am
New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): With so many youth either jobless or “working poor,†more investment is needed to empower them through skills development, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on World Youth Skills Day on Friday.
At Security Council, Ban urges Israel-Palestine talks to overcome ‘political paralysis’
Jul 13, 2016, at 05:01 am
New York, July 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to immediately begin discussions on implementing the recommendations made in a recent report published by the diplomatic partners mediating the peace process as efforts continue to restore hope for a lasting political solution.
UN chief welcomes China joining the International Organization for Migration
Jul 02, 2016, at 04:40 am
New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed China’s decision to join the International Organization for Migration (IOM), saying that the country will make a “valuable contribution†to IOM.
UN officials call for boost in solidarity and funding to meet growing humanitarian needs
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:37 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):The international community must act with urgency and solidarity to deliver on the commitments generated at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, this past month, in order to adequately respond to and prevent crises and build resilience on a global scale, senior United Nations officials emphasized on Monday.
Secretary-General condemns killing of UN peacekeeper in Central African Republic
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:34 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent killing in Bangui of a peacekeeper serving with the UN operation in the Central African Republic (CAR), his spokesman said today.
Ban names humanitarian coordinator in Syria as new Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Yacoub El Hillo of Sudan as his Deputy Special Representative in the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), succeeding Antonio Vigilante of Italy, who concluded his assignment on 15 June 2016.
South Sudan: Ban concerned over escalation of violence
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:40 pm
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is deeply concerned about the current escalation of violence between the Sudan's People Liberation Army (SPLA) and armed groups, in Wau town and surrounding areas, in South Sudan.
In Paris, Ban calls for 'humane solution' for refugees and migrants
Jun 26, 2016, at 04:30 am
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): In Paris on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the countries of Europe as well as the international community at large to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants, emphasizing that he counts on the European Union and Britain to continue as strong partners of the UN on development and humanitarian issues.
In Havana, Ban hails Colombia ceasefire pact as example of peace with dignity
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:28 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):In Havana, Cuba, on Thursday to witness the signing of a bilateral ceasefire agreement and laying down of weapons between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP), United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscored the importance of the historic event as an exemplary implementation of peace.
Ban marks UN Public Service Day with call for shared drive to achieve sustainability agenda
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):The efforts of women and men engaged in public service are crucial to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, paying tribute to public servants on the day set aside by the General Assembly to spotlight their invaluable contributions.