Peace is at risk and violated in many places, but ‘we will not give up,’ says UN chief Guterres
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:51 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On Friday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cited the strong correlation between the International Day of Peace and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a basis for peace.
Central African Republic’s message to UN: ‘The only thing we want is peace’
Oct 24, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): It was once known as the ‘Bridge of Death,’ the frontline between warring factions in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). Legendary tales were shared of the bridge being drenched in blood, with even Government security forces scared to set foot on it.
At UN Assembly, Nicaragua underscores dialogue and negotiation as way to peace
Sep 26, 2017, at 01:31 pm
New York, Sept 26(Just Earth News): The Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the United Nations, Maria Rubiales de Chamorro, addressed the General Assembly’s annual debate on Monday, reflecting on the political will and action that must be undertaken to achieve a better and peaceful world.
At UN, Central African Republic President outlines country’s peace, reconciliation process
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:19 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): The President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin Archange Touadéra, reaffirmed on Thursday at the United Nations General Assembly his determination and that of his Government to make the peace efforts succeed, but stressed that the country suffers from limited capacity as it continues to cope with a raft of post-conflict challenges.
Yemeni President, at UN, urges ongoing support as country seeks to end war, secure lasting peace
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:06 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi of Yemen affirmed his readiness to bring an end to the country’s three-year conflict and seek a “strong, fair and lasting peace,†out of a sense of full responsibility for the Yemeni people.
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Reiterating Montenegro’s strong commitment to multilateral cooperation, President Filip Vujanović told the Assembly on Thursday that his country puts good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation in the Balkans at the top of its foreign policy agenda.
UN anti-crime agency at 20; tackling terrorism, cybercrime vital for peaceful and sustainable future
Sep 15, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): Marking the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the importance of justice to prevent conflict, promote peace and security, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sep 09, 2017, at 04:50 am
New York, Sept 8(Just Earth News): As the excitement starts to build ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual high-level session – which sees Heads of State and Government and top ministers from nearly all Member States gather in New York to weigh in on the vital issues of the day – Secretary-General António Guterres sat down with UN News to talk about the role of the 72-year-old Organization in a world that is facing more challenges than ever.
Mar 28, 2017, at 10:38 am
New York, Mar 28 (Just Earth News): At the start of a United Nations conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, a senior UN official highlighted that creating a world free of such weapons is a common obligation of all States – both nuclear and non-nuclear – and called for their inclusive engagement.
Mar 16, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Mar 16 (Just Earth News): As the brutal war in Syria enters its seventh year, peace “is a moral and political imperative both for the Syrian people and for the world,†United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, urging the conflict parties to fully back a fragile ceasefire and ensure aid access, as well as to support UN-facilitated talks set to pick up again late this month.
'Holistic thinking' needed for peace, development in Lake Chad region – Deputy UN chief Mohammed
Mar 10, 2017, at 02:11 pm
New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the multifaceted nature of the crisis in Africa's Lake Chad Basin, the deputy United Nations chief underlined the need for a holistic approach that includes responding to the Boko Haram as well as closing the gap between humanitarian assistance and development interventions.
Kosovo: Talks between Belgrade and Pristina 'essential' to peace, UN envoy tells Security Council
Feb 28, 2017, at 01:16 pm
New York, Feb 28 (Just Earth News): There is no alternative to dialogue, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo on Monday told the Security Council, citing the importance of high-level talks between Belgrade and Pristina, and calling for continued international engagement to maintain peace and stability in Kosovo and the wider Balkans region.
'We need to start now’ on road to peace, UN envoy says as Syria negotiations open in Geneva
Feb 24, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the representatives of the Syrian Government and its opposition to the United Nations-facilitated negotiations that opened on Thursday in Geneva, Staffan de Mistura reiterated the need to work together for a political solution.
Responses to global ills must integrate peace and sustainable development, UN Member States told
Jan 25, 2017, at 01:12 pm
New York, Jan 24 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday highlighted the importance of recognizing the links between sustainable development and sustaining peace amid such intertwined global challenges as rising inequality, protracted conflicts and climate change.
As Colombian voters reject peace deal, Ban pledges UN support as country seeks way forward
Oct 04, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Oct 4(Just Earth News): In the wake of a referendum that defeated the peace accord signed by the President of Colombia and the country’s largest rebel group just days ago, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the parties for their determination, saying he believed peace could still be achieved and that all Colombians who had committed to ending the 50-year conflict should not be discouraged.
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:54 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): In his address to the General Assembly on Saturday, Ibrahim Ahmed Abd al-Aziz Ghandour, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sudan, said the 2030 Agenda and other frameworks before the United Nations are vital for all countries and he hopes that calls for reform will be heeded so the Organization becomes a true platform for implementing principles of international legality and “a bulwark for justice.â€
UN Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on youth, peace and security
Dec 10, 2015, at 03:01 pm
New York, Dec 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a historic resolution on youth, peace and security that urges greater representation by young men and women in the prevention and resolution of conflict amid "the rise of radicalization to violence and violent extremism amongst youth, which can be conducive to terrorism."
Yemen: Peace talks to start next week among warring parties, says UN envoy
Dec 08, 2015, at 04:15 pm
New York, Dec 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): After several weeks of intensive consultations with the warring parties in Yemen, as well as with regional and international players, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country on Monday announced that the parties have agreed to open on 15 December in Switzerland, a series of talks aimed at establishing a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.
Mali: UN civilian staffer killed in attack, Ban reaffirms commitment to peace efforts
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:37 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A civilian staff member of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali was killed on Tuesday in an explosive device attack on a convoy, but the world Organization will not be deterred from its efforts to bring peace to the West African, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
Security Council renews commitment to resolution on women, peace and security
Oct 14, 2015, at 01:50 pm
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Marking the 15th anniversary the adoption of the United Nations Security Council's resolution 1325, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday declared his commitment to the inclusion of women in peace-building processes, while the Council adopted a new text by which it decided to integrate women, peace and security concerns across all country-specific situations on its agenda, within relevant contexts.
Peace process in Mali 'back on track' but vigilance necessary: UN envoy
Oct 07, 2015, at 02:14 pm
New York, Oct 7 (IBNS): The road towards peace and the implementation of an accord to end instability and violence in Mali is full of obstacles, the United Nations envoy for the country on Tuesday told the Security Council, noting that these difficulties have been encountered sooner than he had expected.
General Assembly reflects on UN peace and security efforts
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:47 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): As part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the General Assembly on Thursday began a two-day debate to draw lessons from the experiences of the past seven decades in the area of peace and security and take stock of present challenges.
Peace 'a distant dream' without development, UN high-level forum told
Sep 10, 2015, at 02:18 pm
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): United Nations officials on Wednesday shared a common message that building a culture of peace means not just ending conflict but building inclusive societies that are able to develop and thrive in the absence of discrimination.
UN urges all States to sign, ratify Nuclear Test Ban as a step to nuclear-free world
Aug 29, 2015, at 03:14 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): For the fifth International Day against Nuclear Tests, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed voluntary moratoria on testing imposed by nuclear-armed states but stressed that these cannot substitute for a legally-binding treaty.
Wilfried Lemke reappointed as UN Special Adviser on Sport for Development, Peace
Jan 07, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, Jan 7 (IBNS) The Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace, Wilfried Lemke, stressed that he would continue striving to raise awareness and promote the use of sport as a tool for development and peace as his appointment to the position was extended for another year today.
Azerbaijan: UN seeks peace to resolve protracted displacement
May 28, 2014, at 05:56 pm
New York, May 28 (IBNS): The United Nations independent expert on the human rights of internally displaced persons ended his official visit to Azerbaijan with an urgent appeal on Tuesday for a peaceful settlement to restore the human rights of some 600,000 people who have been displaced for more than two decades.
UN marks Buddhist holy day, Ban urges work for common good
May 14, 2014, at 06:41 pm
New York, May 14 (IBNS): The Buddhist teachings of peace, compassion and love should help guide governments and the international community, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, urging international cooperation for the betterment of all humankind.
Ukraine: UN urges efforts to achieve stability, peace
Apr 30, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): Describing "alarming" developments in Ukraine - from the capture of European observers and the violent takeover of Government buildings by separatist groups, to the shooting of the mayor of a major eastern city - a senior United Nations official this evening appealed to all sides to "work expeditiously" at putting the crisis-torn country on the path to stability.
UN joins Olympic Committee to promote sport in development
Apr 29, 2014, at 05:17 pm
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): With Norwegian professional biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen and Boston Marathon male winner Meb Keflezighi watching on, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach on Monday signed an agreement between their respective organizations, marking an "historic step" in their cooperation to promote the role of sport in development and peace.