Ban hails rule of law as ‘foundation of progress’ as ‘World Court’ marks 70th anniversary
Apr 21, 2016, at 01:11 pm
New York, Apr 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The collective jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made an “enormous contribution†to international law, benefiting both nations and citizens around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday marking the 70th anniversary of the main judicial organ of the United Nations.
UN Economic and Social Council marks 70th anniversary
Jan 23, 2016, at 02:22 pm
New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), its current President on Friday highlighted the organ’s central role in realizing the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aim to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change over the next 15 years.
UN General Assembly – 'Parliament for all people' – celebrates 70th anniversary
Jan 12, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking the 70th anniversary of the first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said the body has truly become the "Parliament for all people."
UNESCO chief urges commitment for 'new humanism' on agency's 70th anniversary
Nov 05, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in a report to its 38th General Conference, which kicked off at the threshold of the new 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, the agency's chief looked back on past achievements while appealing for enhanced cooperation from member States to address UNESCO's priorities and tackle the current challenges.
Ban inaugurates exhibition on UN's 70th anniversary, meets with students in Slovakia
Oct 20, 2015, at 05:07 pm
New York, Oct 20 (IBNS): During a visit to the capital of Slovakia on Monday, the United Nations Secretary-General inaugurated an exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of Organization, featured at the National Council of the Slovak Republic.