Senior UN officials seek accountability for human trafficking crimes in forced migration
Sep 24, 2016, at 02:49 pm
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Friday called for those responsible for human rights violations and crimes associated with human trafficking and forced migration to be held accountable, noting that some of the crimes committed in this respect may amount to atrocity crimes.
'We need greater transparency, accountability,' Member States told at debate
Nov 04, 2015, at 01:10 pm
New York, Nov 4 (IBNS): To advance the values, principles and purposes of the United Nations, the General Assembly's role, authority, effectiveness and efficiency must be continuously reviewed and enhanced, the 193-member body's President, Mogens Lykketoft, said on Tuesday, stressing the need for transparency throughout the UN system.
Accountability key to ensuring development progress: UN
May 02, 2014, at 05:51 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): As Member States continue work on a new post-2015 development agenda, United Nations officials on Thursday stressed the need for a robust yet flexible accountability framework to assess progress and achieve results, as well as ensure that all actors honour their commitments.