Ontario’s new Mentorship Programs help black youth to succeed
Jul 29, 2017, at 06:03 pm
Toronto, July 29 (IBNS): A new mentorship program -- to build confidence and develop skills in Black children and youth in school and work -- is being launched by Ontario to support up to 25 locally developed mentorship initiatives in priority communities, including the Greater Toronto (Toronto and its adjoining cities) and Hamilton Area, Ottawa and Windsor, a news release said.
UN chief condemns DPR Korea's latest launch of ballistic missile
Jul 29, 2017, at 10:00 am
New York, July 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned on Friday's launch of a ballistic missile of possible intercontinental range by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
UN peacekeeping chief warns Security Council about insecurity in Central African Republic
Jul 29, 2017, at 09:59 am
New York, July 29(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations peacekeeping operations has warned that the increased intensity of attacks on civilians and peacekeepers is bringing Central African Republic (CAR) to the tipping point.
Human rights defenders in Viet Nam should 'never be treated as criminals,' says UN rights office
Jul 29, 2017, at 09:58 am
New York, July 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations rights office expressed concern on Friday over the intensifying crackdown in Viet Nam against human rights defenders who have questioned or criticized the Government and its policies.
INTERVIEW: Preparing for Tripoli, new UN envoy in Libya seeks to work with Libyans
Jul 29, 2017, at 09:57 am
New York, July 29(Just Earth News): Set to arrive in Libya next week, the new United Nations Special Representative said that he was coming to Tripoli to work with the Libyans, in an attempt to help find a solution out of the political crisis that led to the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 and pushed the country into a crisis that sees thousands of migrants and refugees fleeing to Europe and other countries in Africa.
No more unsafe water for Ontario's Neskantaga First Nation community
Jul 29, 2017, at 07:10 am
Toronto, July 29 (IBNS): The Liberal government in Canada has decided to construct, upgrade and renovate the water plant in Neskantaga First Nation (aboriginal) community of Northern Ontario, bringing a huge relief to its people who are using unsafe tap water for last 22 years.
Canadian economy gets big boost in last fiscal year with 4.6% GDP growth
Jul 29, 2017, at 06:55 am
Ottawa, July 29 (IBNS): With a jump in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 4.6% in the last fiscal year till May 2017, Canada gets a big boost in the economic sector, media reports said on Friday.
Venezuela: UN rights wing urges calm ahead of controversial weekend polls
Jul 29, 2017, at 04:24 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office expressed deep concern on Friday at the risk of further violence in Venezuela, where elections for a Constituent Assembly convened by President Nicolas Maduro are due to be held on Sunday.
Tanzania: Attacks on persons with albinism decline; local attitudes must change, UN expert finds
Jul 29, 2017, at 04:23 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): Welcoming a drop in the number of reported attacks against people with albinism, a United Nations human rights expert has concluded that this group of people in rural Tanzania continue to live in fear amid widespread attitudes that lead to violence against them.
In Honduras, senior UN official urges protection of human rights defenders
Jul 29, 2017, at 04:22 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): Visiting a newly established United Nations human rights office in Honduras, a senior official on Fridaystressed the need to protect human rights defenders in the country.
He will be unstoppable: Maryam Nawaz Sharif†tells after Nawaz steps down
Jul 28, 2017, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Hours after Nawaz Sharif had to step down as the Prime Minister of Pakistan following his disqualification by the Supreme Court, his daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif†will return to power as a much greater force.
Pakistan: SC disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif, steps down
Jul 28, 2017, at 08:53 pm
Islamabad, July 28 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday stepped down from the post after the Supreme Court disqualified him from holding public office,media reports said.
Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery attack: 1 arrested
Jul 28, 2017, at 02:56 pm
Dhaka, July 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh police have claimed to arrest a “Neo JMB†leader who was involved in the Holey Artisan Bakery attack last year, media reports said.
Pakistan: Panama Papers case verdict today
Jul 28, 2017, at 02:33 pm
Islamabad, July 28 (IBNS): Pakistan Supreme Court is all set to announce its verdict on the Panama Papers case on Friday, media reports said.
Wrapping up African trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity
Jul 28, 2017, at 11:04 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief wrapped up her visit to two African countries – Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – where on Thursday she stressed the importance of women's participation in peace, security and development processes.
'Sustainable, inclusive societies,' priority for new President of UN economic and social body
Jul 28, 2017, at 11:03 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): A week after the High-Level Political Forum (HPLF) assessed the progress on implementing the 2030 Agenda, the newly elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOSC) has stressed her priority to push forward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN chief welcomes news crisis in Jerusalem's Old City has been 'defused'
Jul 28, 2017, at 11:02 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): After days of mounting tensions over the situation around Jerusalem's holy sites, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed news that the crisis in the Old City has been defused.
No reports of Canadians falling sick consuming tainted alcohol: Global Affairs Canada
Jul 28, 2017, at 07:40 am
Toronto, July 28 (IBNS): Countering the claims made by the U.S. State Department about travellers falling sick by consuming tainted alcohol in Mexico, Global Affairs Canada stated on Thursday that no report of Canadians suffering from tainted alcohol in Mexico has been confirmed, CTV News said.
B.C. Wildfire continues, forces local people to flee
Jul 28, 2017, at 07:32 am
Ottawa, July 28 (IBNS): A massive wildfire which struck the Central Interior of British Columbia early this month, continued to grow forcing local people to flee from their homes, Global News said on Thursday.
Migrant workers in south-east Asia lack access to fair, responsive legal remedies – UN report
Jul 28, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Access to justice is often out of reach for migrant workers in South-east Asia, the United Nations labour agency reported on Thursday in a study that shows non-governmental organizations assisting more often than Government officials or trade unions.
Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus
Jul 28, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for six months, until 31 January 2018, following the recent failure to reach a settlement to the longstanding conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots on the Mediterranean island.
UN expert urges two Koreas to discuss human rights
Jul 28, 2017, at 04:53 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The proposed resumption of dialogue between the two Koreas is an opportunity to discuss and improve the human rights situation in the North, a United Nations expert has said at the end of his second visit to the South.
Afghan forces retake control of Taywara district from Taliban
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Kabul, Jul 27 (IBNS) : The Afghan national defense and security forces on Thursday regained control over Taywara district in northwestern Ghor province of Afghanistan from Taliban.
Pakistani militia forces among dozens killed in Paktia province of Afghanistan
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:39 pm
Kabul, Jull 27 (IBNS) : Dozens of insurgents including several Pakistani militia forces were killed during the clashes with the security forces in southeastern Paktia province of Afghanistan, state-run Khaama Press reported.
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:17 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Witnessing “complete devastation†in districts of Mosul, a senior United Nations relief official visiting Iraq lauded the massive humanitarian effort under way while indicating that the crisis is “far from over,†including for millions of Iraqis displaced throughout the country.
Burundi: UN envoy reiterates inclusive dialogue, regional support to political process
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:17 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Envoy to Burundi on Wednesday urged African leaders, in solidarity with the UN, to support an inclusive dialogue between the Government and the opposition in a country where political upheaval has resulted in insecurity since April 2015.
UN condemns killing of two peacekeepers in Central African Republic
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:16 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres and the United Nations Security Council have condemned yesterday's killing of two peacekeepers in the Central African Republic's (CAR) south-eastern city of Bangassou.
On International Day, UN spotlights threatened coastal mangrove ecosystems
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:15 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Coastal mangroves are among the most imperiled ecosystems on earth, with current estimates indicating that up to 67 per cent have been lost to date – according to the United Nations science wing.
DR Congo: UN rights chief names international investigators in Kasai abuses
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:14 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday named three international experts to investigate reports of killings, mutilations, rapes and other abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) restive Kasai provinces.
UN agency develops new guidelines to help countries better monitor forest resources
Jul 27, 2017, at 10:12 am
New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The United Nations agriculture agency has created new guidelines to help countries develop a strong mechanism to monitor national forest resources.