Aug 11, 2017, at 05:09 am
New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): Investing in women and girls must be central to global efforts towards sustainable peace and development in both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations deputy chief said on Thursday.
In Nigeria, UN deputy chief says 'messages of women' vital to sustainable peace, development
Jul 21, 2017, at 09:58 am
New York, July 21(Just Earth News): Urgent action is needed now towards the meaningful participation of women in peace processes, as well ensuring their voices are heard in all aspects of society, the United Nations deputy chief told reporters in Abuja on Thursday as part of a first-ever UN-African Union trip focused on women, peace and security.
UN peacebuilding body highlights need to address root causes of conflict for sustainable peace
Feb 24, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The head of the United Nations advisory body tasked with making recommendations on post-conflict recovery, reconstruction and development stressed on Tuesday that building lasting peace requires predictable, sustained and adequate efforts and financing to help stop violence and address the root causes of conflict.