Migration, UN reform and sustainable development among 2018 priorities, says Assembly President
Dec 21, 2017, at 07:20 pm
New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): Safe migration, conflict prevention, sustainable development and United Nations reform will be the priorities of the 72nd UN General Assembly over the coming year, the 193-member body’s President, Miroslav LajÄák, said on Wednesday.
Addressing Assembly, Portugal highlights need for UN reform, conflict prevention measures
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:12 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Portugal’s Prime Minister António Luis Santos da Costa took the podium of the General Assembly to reiterate his country’s support of the Secretary-General’s agenda, which includes boosting conflict prevention activities and creating a stronger more adaptable world Organization.
UN must reform, ‘win our trust’ by proving it can deliver, UK leader tells General Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:48 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The world is currently facing a raft of challenges “that test who we are,†the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom told the General Assembly, noting that while many, such terrorism – which struck her country five times this year – did not recognize international borders, they could be addressed by a strong, agile United Nations that upholds global order and values.