‘The people and Government of Mexico stand,’ quake-hit country’s leader tells UN Assembly

Sep 22, 2017, at 05:12 pm

New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): In midst of recovery from two major earthquakes in the last two weeks, Luis Videgaray Caso, the Minster for Foreign Affairs of Mexico told world leaders on Thursday that his country takes comfort in the global solidarity shown during this tragic time.

UN relief wing monitoring situations in Italy and Myanmar after strong earthquakes

Aug 25, 2016, at 01:19 pm

New York, Aug 25 (Just Earth News): In the wake of powerful earthquakes on Wednesday in Italy and Myanmar, the United Nations relief wing is monitoring the situations, and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson said the UN and its partners stand ready to support both countries and local actors should any humanitarian support be needed.

Nepal: in earthquakes' wake, UNICEF speeds up response to prevent child trafficking

Jun 23, 2015, at 09:03 pm

New York, June 23 (IBNS): At least 245 children have been intercepted from being trafficked and unnecessarily or illegally placed in children's care homes since the first earthquake hit Nepal almost two months ago, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported.

Only 'limited window to act' to assist farmers in Nepal recovering from earthquakes – UN agency

Jun 20, 2015, at 09:21 pm

New York , June 20 (IBNS) With only 13 per cent of a United Nations emergency agricultural appeal met by donors, Nepal’s farmers trying to recover from this year’s twin earthquakes will not be able to plant rice seeds before the start of the monsoon rains expected in the coming days and replenish livestock, fertilizers, and tools lost in the disaster, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).