UN envoy welcomes new Somali policy on role of youth in peacebuilding
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): Welcoming the launch of a national policy for young people in Somalia, the United Nations Youth Envoy expressed hope that with the new policy, young Somalis will be able to contribute to peacebuilding efforts in the country.
Timor-Leste is vivid example of what UN can do in peacebuilding, Assembly debate told
Sep 26, 2017, at 01:32 pm
New York, Sept 26(Just Earth News): Timor-Leste, a country which the United Nations shepherded to independence from Indonesia 15 years ago, stands as a shining example of what the world Organization can achieve in establishing peace and stability, the country’s president told the General Assembly on Monday.
Security Council extends mandate of UN Guinea-Bissau peacebuilding office through 2018
Feb 24, 2017, at 02:07 pm
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended for another year the mandate of the UN Integrated Peace-Building Office in Guinea-Bissau, known as UNIOGBIS, and urged all political actors in the country to implement the provisions of the Conakry Agreement signed last October.
UN agency envoy Forest Whitaker honoured for work in peacebuilding, conflict-resolution
Jan 17, 2017, at 01:50 pm
New York, Jan 17 (Just Earth News): Actor and United Nations agency special envoy Forest Whitaker is on Monday being celebrated as a leader in peacebuilding and conflict-resolution, empowering young people in communities touched by violence and poverty.
UN deputy chief calls for greater investment and attention on peacebuilding, statebuilding
Apr 06, 2016, at 01:13 pm
New York, Apr 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Addressing an international forum on peacebuilding and statebuilding, the United Nations deputy chief on Tuesday highlighted the need for a greater investment in those activities and the importance of taking more preventive measures to reduce humanitarian needs.
UN reaffirms support to peacebuilding in Somalia
Apr 24, 2014, at 05:38 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in Somalia on Wednesday called on the country's international partners to boost support to aid peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts there, while reaffirming that the world body has no plans to withdraw amid attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.