UN experts express 'deep concern' over attempt to block LGBT rights monitor
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:26 pm
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): With Member States in the United Nations General Assembly attempting to block the creation of the mandate of an Independent Expert to tackle violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a joint committee of UN human rights experts warned that the action can have a very harmful impact on the work of Human Rights Council.
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:25 pm
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Condemning illegal fishing and labour exploitation in the world’s oceans, the United Nations agriculture and labour agencies, joining forces with the Vatican, underlined on Monday the need for collective, global action to end labour and human rights abuse along the entire fisheries value chain.
IFAD President to discuss poverty alleviation with Pak PM and senior govt officials
Nov 22, 2016, at 04:23 am
Islamabad, Nov 21 (IBNS): Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and winner of the 2016 African Food Prize, visited Pakistan on Friday to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to renew IFAD's commitment to alleviation of rural poverty and ensuring food security in the country.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns killing of civilians in Kabul mosque attack
Nov 22, 2016, at 03:59 am
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today's attack at a mosque in Kabul that killed at least 32 civilians and injured more than 50 others, many of them children.
Pakistan condemns Kabul mosque attack
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:27 am
Islamabad, Nov 21 (IBNS): The government of Pakistan on Monday condemned the suicide attack at the Baqir-ul-Ulum Mosque in Afghanistan capital Kabul that has led to loss lives and left many injured.
Kabul mosque bombing: ISIS claims responsibility
Nov 22, 2016, at 01:33 am
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS): Terror outfit ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Kabul mosque bombing, which killed at least 32 people, media reports said.
Raheel Sharif pays farewell visit to Lahore Garrison
Nov 21, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Rawalpindi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Pakistan's Army Chief General Raheel Sharif addressed a gathering of Army and Rangers troops while on his farewell visit to Lahore Garrison.
Afghanistan suicide attack: 27 killed
Nov 21, 2016, at 09:00 pm
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS): A suicide bombing at a religious ceremony in the sixth police district of Kabul city in Afghanistan left at least 27 people killed on Monday, media reports said.
At least eight killed in Kabul Mosque suicide bombing
Nov 21, 2016, at 08:57 pm
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS) : At least eight people were killed after a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, Al Jazeera reported.
Nov 21, 2016, at 02:15 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Noting that the electoral process in Somalia is “going much better than many predicted,†the United Nations envoy in the country underlined the need to ensure that the legitimacy of the process is preserved and called on electoral bodies to investigate any credible reports of violations of rules and regulations.
Nov 21, 2016, at 05:41 am
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Expressing shock and deep sadness at the recent escalation of fighting in several parts of Syria and its resulting impact on Syrians, senior United Nations humanitarian officials have called on all parties to cease indiscriminate attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as to ensure sustained, unconditional and unimpeded access to the millions people in urgent need.
On Universal Children's Day, UNICEF calls for protecting the rights of every child
Nov 21, 2016, at 05:40 am
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the plight of millions of children around the world, the head of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on everyone to recommit themselves to protect the rights of every child.
Nov 21, 2016, at 05:38 am
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News): In his message for Africa Industrialization Day, United Nations Secretary-General has called on African countries to adopt policies that encourage growth of the private sector and foster entrepreneurship in order to advance economic competitiveness and prosperity in the continent.
UN chief urges rapid scale-up in action to prevent vehicle-related deaths and injuries
Nov 21, 2016, at 05:37 am
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News): With more than 3,400 people, many of them young men and women, losing their lives on the world's roads every day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with a strong call to scale up action to prevent these deaths.
One dies in Toronto from shooting on Eglinton Avenue
Nov 21, 2016, at 01:14 am
Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Toronto police have confirmed the death of one person following a shooting in the city Friday evening, CP24 reported.
Pedestrians killed in crashes in Ontario highest in 8 years
Nov 21, 2016, at 01:09 am
Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said pedestrian deaths due to crashes have reached 8-year peak in the province in Canada, media reports said.
Nov 20, 2016, at 01:06 pm
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News): Ahead of local elections in Mali, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has encouraged the Government to pursue a constructive dialogue with all stakeholders to defuse tensions that may arise before and after the poll and to ensure that the holding of the elections do not compromise the advances made towards peace in the country.
Nov 20, 2016, at 01:05 pm
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting of its Emergency Committee on Zika, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said that the infectious disease and its associated consequences no longer present a public health emergency of international concern, but stressed the need for sustained effort to address the disease, which has been linked to congenital and other neurological disorders.
Security Council 'deeply alarmed' over escalation of ethnic violence in South Sudan
Nov 20, 2016, at 01:03 pm
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning attacks against civilians, ethnically targeted killings, hate speech, and incitements to violence in South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council called for urgent steps to address increasing hate speech and ethnic violence, and to promote reconciliation among the people, including through a process of justice and accountability
Trump settles three varsity lawsuits
Nov 19, 2016, at 06:25 pm
Washington, Nov 19 (IBNS): US-President-elect Donald Trump settled three lawsuits filed against the Trump University, reports said.
Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report
Nov 19, 2016, at 05:01 pm
Toronto, Nov 19 (IBNS): A new study has come up with figures stating that there is a possibility that the Canadian kids will soon be dubbed as the least active kids in the world.
In Paris, Ban hails support of France during his tenure as UN chief
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): In a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed the leadership of the country in the adoption of the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, last December, as well as for its role in the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Reflecting on his five-year term, UN deputy chief pins hopes on multilateralism
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Friday stressed the critical importance of international cooperation in on Friday’s world, arguing that “without it, Governments simply cannot deliver stable, prosperous societies at home.â€
MARRAKECH: Countries at UN conference pledge to press ahead with implementation of Paris Agreement
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): As they wrapped up their work on Friday in Marrakech, Morocco, countries gathered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 22), pledged on Friday to move forward on the implementation of the Paris Agreement, which entered into force two weeks ago.
With continuous support, storm-hit Haiti can make real and tangible progress – UNICEF
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:06 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): In light of upcoming elections in Haiti – which recently suffered the devastation wrought by Hurricane Matthew – the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday expressed hope that the rights and needs of children would be a priority for those elected.
UN expert warns on Turkish government’s ‘draconian measures’ on freedoms of expression
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of opinion and expression raised concerns over the Turkish Government’s widespread measures to erode independent opinion and freedom of expression in the country.
Chad: UN agencies and EU join forces to tackle malnutrition
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): Important steps have been taken recently by several United Nations agencies in partnership with the European Union to help tackle malnutrition in Chad, especially in accessibility, availability and use of highly nutritious food for the most vulnerable, according to a joint news release.
UN agencies call for immediate support amid deepening food crisis in southern Madagascar
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are calling for immediate financial support for farmers and families in Madagascar in order to address the growing food crisis that could worsen if crops are not planted by December and January.
Australia’s human rights record tainted by ‘regressive’ migration policies – UN expert
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): Concluding his first official visit to Australia, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants said the country’s human rights standing has been tarnished by its “regressive†migration policies that fall “way behind†international standards.
Iraq: Sustained funding ‘crucial’ as Mosul displacement grows, says UN refugee agency
Nov 19, 2016, at 01:59 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Friday stressed the crucial need for sustained funding to support humanitarian operations for the displaced from Mosul, a major Iraqi city where, for the past month, Government forces have been fighting to expel violent extremists.