Transitional justice hinges on ‘equal footing’, say UN peacebuilders
Apr 29, 2023, at 05:45 pm
Lasting peace hinges on everyone being on an “equal footing” and an all-of-society approach, a top UN official on Friday told the UN Peacebuilding Commission as it met to discuss national report cards on the pace of transitional justice reforms.
Canada urges UN to include Afghan women in decision-making talks
Apr 29, 2023, at 04:39 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's ambassador for women, peace and security, Jacqueline O'Neill, Thursday, endorsed in a letter calling for inclusion of women in UN talks of decision-making about the future.
Afghanistan: Security Council condemns Taliban’s ban on women working for UN
Apr 29, 2023, at 12:02 am
New York: In a landmark resolution, the UN Security Council on Thursday condemned the de facto rulers of Afghanistan’s decision to ban women nationals from working for the United Nations, calling for Taliban leaders to “swiftly reverse” their decision.
Security Council veto should be ‘very last resort’: General Assembly President
Apr 28, 2023, at 09:12 pm
New York: One year after the General Assembly adopted its so-called “veto initiative”, Member States met on Wednesday to discuss how it could contribute to a more efficient and impact-oriented UN.
Security Council veto should be ‘very last resort’: General Assembly President
Apr 28, 2023, at 04:52 pm
New York: One year after the General Assembly adopted its so-called “veto initiative”, Member States met on Wednesday to discuss how it could contribute to a more efficient and impact-oriented UN.
UN pledges to ‘stand with and work for the Sudanese people’
Apr 25, 2023, at 06:15 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General on Monday welcomed the temporary relocation of hundreds of staff members and their families from the Sudanese capital Khartoum, amid the continuing intense fighting between rival military factions which has now entered its second week.
Yemen: UN says Saudi-Houthi talks in Sana’a ‘a welcome step’
Apr 11, 2023, at 10:13 pm
New York: Talks between Saudi and Omani delegations with officials from the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen’s capital Sana’a over the weekend, were described as “a welcome step towards the de-escalation in tensions”, by the UN Spokesperson on Monday.
International system crucial to countering threat of weapons diversion, Security Council hears
Apr 11, 2023, at 09:04 pm
New York: Implementing the many global tools aimed at controlling the trade and transfer of weapons – ranging from tracing instruments, to export rules, to safe storage guidelines and beyond – is crucial to prevent arms from falling into the wrong hands, the UN’s senior disarmament official told the Security Council on Monday.
Iranian schoolgirls fall victim to poisoning, 20 hospitalized with symptoms
Apr 05, 2023, at 05:08 am
Tabriz/Iran: A group of twenty school girls were taken to the hospital in the city of Tabriz, located in northwestern Iran, following yet another poisoning attack, stated the state media.
New network aims to save migrant lives in the Americas
Mar 31, 2023, at 07:03 pm
New York: A new UN-backed network aims to drive action to save migrant lives in the Americas, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
UN chief calls for new tool to find 100,000 ‘disappeared’ Syrians
Mar 29, 2023, at 10:21 pm
New York: Top UN officials called for creating a new institution to help locate tens of thousands of missing Syrians and bring peace to their families, as the General Assembly debated on Tuesday the human rights situation in the country.
New agenda sets sail with bold action as UN Water Conference closes
Mar 26, 2023, at 12:07 am
New York: The UN 2023 Water Conference closed on Friday with the adoption of the Water Action Agenda, a “milestone” action plan containing almost 700 commitments to protect “humanity’s most precious global common good”.
Ramadan: UN chief calls for solidarity as month of giving begins
Mar 25, 2023, at 10:59 pm
New York: Celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time “to come together, bound by our common humanity”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message just ahead of the holy month.
UN chief calls on EU to help world get ‘back on track'
Mar 24, 2023, at 10:44 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres attended an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, seeking support for action on climate change, sustainable development and addressing the ongoing challenges linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
UN upholds fight for a fairer world on anti-racism day
Mar 22, 2023, at 08:42 pm
New York: With xenophobia, prejudice, and hate speech on the rise, the UN community gathered in the General Assembly Hall on Wednesday to call for action to root out racism and discrimination across the world.
Afghanistan seeks UN's support for wheat storage facilities
Mar 21, 2023, at 06:39 am
Kabul: Afghanistan's Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock has urged the United Nations to support by providing storage facilities for wheat as the country continues to struggle with its economic situation, media reports said.
Flagship UN gender event closes with ‘blueprint’ for greater role of women in tech
Mar 20, 2023, at 02:41 am
New York: The 2023 Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 67), the largest UN gathering on gender equality, successfully wrapped up on Saturday, with Member States calling for a full and equal participation of women and girls in the development of digital technologies.
Too many nations failing to investigate torture cases, UN expert says
Mar 15, 2023, at 10:46 pm
New York: States must be “primary responders” in torture cases, to end impunity and bring justice on behalf of victims, a UN independent expert told the Human Rights Council on Tuesday.
UN experts call on South Africa to create torture prevention body
Mar 14, 2023, at 09:00 pm
New York: South Africa must swiftly set up a watchdog mechanism to examine prisons, detention centres, and other facilities, UN independent experts on torture prevention said on Monday, citing “entrenched” ill treatment.
UN expert calls for ‘new philosophy’ to better serve persons with disabilities
Mar 14, 2023, at 07:19 pm
New York: A “new philosophy” and broader approaches can transform services for persons with disabilities, a UN-appointed independent expert told the Human Rights Council on Monday.
Food rationing for Rohingya refugees a ‘matter of life and death’: rights expert
Mar 03, 2023, at 06:27 pm
New York: As food rationing begins for Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, a top UN-appointed independent rights expert on Thursday urged the international community to step in and reverse the policy as “a matter of life and death”.
UN human rights chief calls on all nations to abolish death penalty
Mar 01, 2023, at 08:23 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday asked all nations to work harder towards abolishing the death penalty, an ongoing practice in 79 countries.
Extreme poverty, hunger on rise worldwide for first time in decades, says UN Chief Antonio Guterres
Feb 27, 2023, at 10:04 pm
Geneva: Extreme poverty and hunger are on the rise worldwide for the first time in decades, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.
Ex-US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid
Feb 15, 2023, at 03:14 pm
Washington: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced her bid for president on Tuesday.
Rights expert urges Italy to stop criminalizing activists saving migrant lives at sea
Feb 10, 2023, at 07:31 pm
New York: Activists working with sea-rescue charities in Italy should not be criminalized, a UN independent human rights expert said on Thursday, ahead of a trial against crew members from several non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
‘Put people first’ in drive to realize Sustainable Development Goals
Feb 07, 2023, at 10:38 pm
New York: Addressing the opening of the Commission for Social Development’s latest session, the president of the UN Economic and Social Council on Monday said it was imperative to put people first, if the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be realized by the 2030 deadline.
UN human rights chief calls on Mali to reverse ‘regrettable’ expulsion order
Feb 07, 2023, at 08:33 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday called on Malian authorities to rescind their expulsion order for his top representative in the country.
UN relief chief tells Security Council ‘we can do better’ in Ukraine
Feb 07, 2023, at 07:05 pm
New York: The UN’s humanitarian affairs chief warned the Security Council on Monday that efforts must improve to reach nearly 18 million in need in war-torn Ukraine, since Russia’s full-scale invasion last year.
Nigeria: UN genocide expert warns against worsening security situation
Feb 03, 2023, at 07:52 pm
New York: The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on Thursday voiced concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, while urging the authorities to ensure counter-terrorism operations are conducted in line with international human rights and humanitarian law.
Eight trends that will impact children in 2023
Feb 01, 2023, at 05:15 pm
New York: A series of interconnected crises are expected to have a huge impact on children in 2023. A report from the UN children’s agency (UNICEF), released on Tuesday, details the trends that will shape their lives over the next 12 months.