UN chief calls on General Assembly to 'fulfil moral duty' to assist storm-ravaged Haiti
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:50 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): Briefing the United Nations General Assembly on the humanitarian situation in Haiti following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined the urgency of additional resources to help respond to the dire needs on the island.
In General Assembly, Denmark calls for greater UN efficiency and transparency
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): Confronting the daunting challenges that face the world, the United Nations must improve its performance to transform its ambitious agendas on sustainable development and climate change into “real change†that benefits all people, Denmark told the General Assembly on Monday.
UN vital for survival of small States in volatile world, Singapore tells General Assembly
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:35 am
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): In a world of increased uncertainty and volatility, with sluggish growth, growing xenophobia and rising nationalism and protectionism, the United Nations is essential for the survival and prosperity of small states, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan told the General Assembly on Monday.
Southeast Asian leaders at General Assembly, call for a strengthened more democratic UN
Sep 24, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mounted the podium of the General Assembly on Friday to call for global cooperation in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and United Nations reform in tackling the multiple crises facing the world.
Saudi Arabia at General Assembly calls for urgent UN reforms to confront world crises
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:14 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations needs urgent reform to confront the challenges now facing the world, from the Palestinian-Israel conflict and the bloody wars in Syria and Yemen to countering terrorism and tackling the refugee crisis, Saudi Arabia warned the General Assembly’s annual general debate on Wednesday.
‘Pragmatism, not populism’ will overcome global inertia, Chilean President tells UN
Sep 22, 2016, at 04:30 am
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Tackling the pressing challenges currently facing all countries and regions requires a major shift in perspective, Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, told the General Assembly on Wednesday, calling for a more effective an efficient United Nations that can be the locus of “more multilateralism, more cooperation and more dialogue,†to meet the long-sought demands of the world’s people.
Swiss President, at General Assembly, highlights crucial role of UN in solving crises
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:25 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): With the world facing a massive immigration crisis, multiple armed conflicts and economic disruption, a strong United Nations is more necessary than ever, Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann told the General Assembly on Tuesday on the opening day of its General Debate.
UN General Assembly kicks off annual general debate
Sep 21, 2016, at 02:48 am
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): As world leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters, the General Assembly this morning began its annual general debate, which defines international responses to many of the global challenges of on Tuesday, including protracted conflicts, extreme poverty and hunger, the refugee crisis and climate change under the theme of “The Sustainable Development Goals: a universal push to transform our world.â€
Sep 09, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, Sept 9 (Just Earth News): On 15 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly elected Mogens Lykketoft – a Danish national – to serve as the President of its seventieth session. At the time of his election, Lykketoft was the Speaker (President) of the Danish Parliament, a position he had held since 2011. Born on 9 January 1946, it was a fitting coincidence that he would turn 70 during his term as President of the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly– a personal fact he highlighted during his acceptance speech to the world body upon his election.
General Assembly decision makes International Organization for Migration part of UN system
Jul 26, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution approving an agreement to make the International Organization for Migration (IOM) part of the UN system as a related organization.
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."
UN General Assembly renews call for end to US embargo against Cuba
Oct 28, 2015, at 02:40 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): In a near unanimous vote, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution renewing its call for an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, while also acknowledging the restoration, after nearly 50 years, of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Grenada joins regional call at UN for action on climate change
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:10 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): A framework for climate change "cannot wait," Grenada's Foreign Minister said on Friday, joining other leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean calling for urgent action in the United Nations General Assembly.
Island States at UN Assembly call for stronger global partnerships to tackle crises
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Leaders from, small island States took their turn at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to call for the strengthening of cooperation between international organizations in solving global crises, from resolving conflicts to tackling climate change.
UN: UAE calls for international partnerships to achieve Middle East peace
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:00 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday and urged the international community to coordinate and build partnerships to achieve peace and security in the highly volatile Middle East region.
Sudan remains determined to work towards new Global Goals, Minister tells UN
Oct 03, 2015, at 01:58 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan told the UN General Assembly on Thursday that despite his country still being subjected to unilateral economic sanctions "which hinder the realization of its ambitions," it is determined to ensure that the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) complement the process of peace, stability and growth.
UN: Georgian leader warns of region's security threats
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:43 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): In his address at the 70th United Nations General Assembly, Irakli Garibashvili, Georgia's Prime Minister said his country is building democracy even in the face of security threats in the region, and condemned Russia’s ongoing annexation of its territories.
UN official urges Malian parties to adhere to peace accord
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:40 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Noting the progress that has been made to date to secure stability in Mali, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General on Thursday urged all parties to adhere to the peace accord signed earlier this year, while also stressing the need to address development challenges.
Future of Europe cannot be built on ever-higher walls: Greek Prime Minister
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:37 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Alexis Tsipras, the Prime Minister of Greece, said his country is striving to bolster regional security and supporting all efforts promoting peace and stability, even as it copes with three complex challenges – an economic crisis, unprecedented migration flows, and huge numbers of refugees from outside the region.
UN: South Sudan reaffirms resolve to uphold historic peace accord
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:17 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Taking to the podium at the 70th United Nations General Assembly, James Wani Igga, Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan congratulated, among others, UN and its Mission in the country for support towards the historic accord signed between South Sudan and opposition groups, ending the prolonged conflict there.
Burundi leader focuses on recent polls, upcoming dialogue in address to UN Assembly
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:15 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The Vice-President of Burundi, Joseph Butore, addressed the General Assembly on Thursday, focusing on the elections that took place in his country this year and the upcoming dialogue there.
Timorese leader says reforms will bolster UN's journey ahead to fulfil aims of Charter
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:06 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Rui Maria De Araújo of Timor-Leste addressed the annual United Nations General Assembly debate on Thursday and called for renewing efforts in fulfilling all UN principles by introducing reform within the Organization including restructuring the Security Council.
New Zealand deplores lack of Security Council action on Syria, calls for limiting veto
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:02 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, took to the podium of the General Assembly on Thursday to deplore the lack of action by the Security Council, the United Nations body with legally binding powers, over its failure to end the bloodbath in Syria, blaming in particular the paralyzing power of veto held by the body’s five permanent members.
Minor provocation can 'freeze' north-south relation on peninsula: DPR Korea leader
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:01 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Ri Su Yong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) denounced the United States for abusing its powers at the UN Security Council and thereby violating the 'sovereignty, dignity, peace and security of our nation.'
UN: Kyrgyzstan pledges full commitment to combat against terrorism
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:59 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Addressing a range of issued before the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Erlan Abdyldayev, welcomed the new 2030 Agenda, stressed the right of each State to development and underscored the need to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
Nepalese Minister calls for enhanced partnerships to address global challenges
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:55 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Noting that the number of least developed countries (LDCs) has grown from 25 to 48 since 1971, with only four countries "graduating" from this status, the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal on Thursday told the United Nations General Assembly that their struggle has been "unfairly long."
Closing gender gap, ending child marriage key priorities, says Ghanaian President
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Spotlighting the importance his country places on gender equality, the President of Ghana told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that a major priority will closing the "vast" gaps between men and women through, among other efforts, providing decent education for girls and working to end child marriage.
UN: Citing Israeli violations, Palestinian leader renounces security, political accords
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:48 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): On the day that the Palestinian flag was raised at United Nations Headquarters for the first time, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday renounced political and security accords with Israel, saying it must now resume its responsibilities as occupying Power, due to its continual violations of the 20-year-old agreements.
Central American leaders say UN must be democratized to tackle today's crises
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:45 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): As the annual high-level segment of the General Assembly entered its third day, leaders from Central America stressed reform of United Nations institutions and the urgent need to bolster multilateral relations between States.
UN: Turkish Prime Minister urges action to end Syrian crisis
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Recalling the heart-rending story of the little boy whose lifeless body washed up on a beach in Turkey last month, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Wednesday urged the United Nations to take swift action to address the deepening crisis in Syria and to protect the millions of people "fleeing war and tyranny."