UN announces launch of ‘ground-breaking’ school feeding analysis
Jun 10, 2016, at 05:15 am
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):The United Nations on Thursday announced the release of a major analysis of global school meal practices, which offers guidance on how to design and implement large-scale sustainable national school feeding programmes that can meet globally approved standards.
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:06 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):Air pollution, climate change, unhealthy lifestyles and disconnection between people and the environment are increasingly affecting human health in the pan-European region, according to the latest report by the UN environment agency and the UN economic commission in Europe.
Syria: UN agencies deplore recent attacks in Aleppo; hundreds of people killed or injured
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):The United Nations humanitarian wing on Wednesday spoke out against the latest escalation of violence in the Syrian city of Aleppo, where dozens of casualties have been reported in attacks on two medical facilities.
UN chief condemns deadly terrorist attack in Tel Aviv
Jun 09, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned on Wedesday's terrorist attack in Tel Aviv in which Palestinian assailants killed at least four Israelis and injured four others.
Civilians fleeing Fallujah ‘facing double jeopardy’ – UN rights chief
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:56 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday urged the Iraqi Government to take immediate measures to ensure that all people fleeing the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)-occupied city of Fallujah are treated in strict accordance with international human rights and international humanitarian laws.
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:35 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):The United Nations and partners on Monday warned they are “in a race against time†to provide life-saving assistance to people fleeing escalating violence in Anbar, particularly around the battle for Fallujah, while the UN envoy for Iraq reiterated his call to ensure civilians have unhindered access to medical facilities and humanitarian assistance.
'Go wild for life,' UN says on World Environment Day
Jun 06, 2016, at 03:45 am
New York, June 5 (Just Earth News): Marking World Environment Day, which this year focuses on the illegal trade of wildlife, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling on everyone to “go wild for life†and take action to help safeguard species under threat for future generations.
UN chief condemns attacks in Yemen's Taiz, calls on parties to negotiate 'in good faith'
Jun 05, 2016, at 05:50 am
New York, June 5 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday condemned attacks in the Yemeni city of Taiz, which were carried out with heavy weapons, including rockets, mortars and artillery.
UN urges prevention efforts to address threats of violent extremism to children and youth
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:42 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): Children and youth are often the most vulnerable victims of the scourge of radicalization and violence, the President of the United Nations General Assembly emphasized today, urging the international community to advance its own thinking and refine its responses to addressing the challenges of violent extremism.
Top relief official says UN and partners doing ‘everything they can’ for people in Fallujah
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:46 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News)Expressing his deep concern at the plight of civilians trapped in the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah in Iraq, the most senior United Nations relief official on Thursdayunderlined that the Organization and its partners are doing everything they can to scale up humanitarian assistance.
Security Council condemns Al-Shabaab attack on hotel in Mogadishu
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:40 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News)The United Nations Security Council on Thursdaystrongly condemned the deadly attack on 1 June 2016 perpetrated by Al-Shabaab militants on the Ambassador Hotel, Mogadishu.
Iraq: despite hundreds killed in May, UN says will of civilians ‘remains unshaken’
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:38 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News)A total of 867 Iraqis were killed and another 1,459 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in May 2016, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Cyprus: cultural rights are not ‘bargaining chip,’ UN expert warns
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News) The political division between Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus creates many obstacles to the exercise of cultural rights, which should not be considered as a bargaining chip, a United Nations human rights expert said on Thursdayat the end of her first fact-finding mission to the island nation.
UN rights office concerned over denial of participation for journalist's group, LGBT organizations
Jun 01, 2016, at 02:52 pm
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday added its voice to the concerns raised over a decision this past week by the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to deny the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) consultative status.
LDCs: UN calls for greater support to least developed countries, adopts new declaration in Turkey
May 30, 2016, at 01:17 pm
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News):A major United Nations meeting focusing on the world's least developed countries (LDCs) has closed on Sunday in Antalya, Turkey, with a call for greater support to the world's most vulnerable nations, and the adoption of an outcome document paving the way for further concrete action and progress in the years to come.
May 30, 2016, at 01:14 pm
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News):Against the backdrop of the Taebaek Mountains, the United Nations flag was raised alongside that of the Republic of Korea on Sunday, ahead of the sixty-sixth Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organizations Conference beginning in Gyeongju to focus on education in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
May 30, 2016, at 01:12 pm
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday praised the “invaluable partnership†between Rotary International and the United Nations, telling delegates gathered in Seoul, Korea, for the organization's annual international conference that Rotarians had been instrumental in working with the UN to defeat polio.
UN chief welcomes region-led meetings of political dialogue for Burundi
May 28, 2016, at 04:42 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the meetings of the political dialogue for Burundi, held in Arusha, from 21 to 24 May under the auspices of the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Benjamin William Mkapa, former President of Tanzania.
UN refugee agency begins delivering supplies to families escaping besieged Fallujah
May 28, 2016, at 04:37 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that it is delivering emergency relief supplies to families who managed to escape the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah over the past few days.
UN relief chief calls for more assistance for ‘distressing and dire’ situation of Syrians
May 28, 2016, at 04:34 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): Following a visit to Hatay in southern Turkey, the top United Nations humanitarian official has called for greater assistance for Syrians in need, both inside the country and across the region, warning that the humanitarian situation for millions of people remains “unrelentingly distressing and dire.â€
UN envoy for Syria tells Security Council peace talks will resume ‘as soon as feasible’
May 27, 2016, at 11:12 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Syria on Thursday told the Security Council that he intends to begin the next round of intra-Syrian talks 'as soon as feasible, but certainly not within the next two to three weeks,’ the Organization reported on Thursday.
Attacks on health care and medical personnel in crises occur with ‘alarming frequency’ – UN
May 27, 2016, at 11:03 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report on Thursday that attacks on health care in emergency situations disrupt the delivery of essential health services, endanger care providers, deprive people of urgently needed medical attention, and undermine long-term health development goals.
Justice and accountability ‘critical components’ for lasting peace in Libya – ICC Prosecutor
May 27, 2016, at 11:01 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):Justice, accountability and the deterrent effects of the law remain “critical components†for achieving lasting peace in Libya, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, encouraging the country’s Government to give priority to devising effective plans and strategies to address atrocity crimes, and to invest in the relevant national institutions responsible for such work.
Yemen: ‘hope’ emanating from UN-sponsored talks, as details of peace agreement discussed
May 27, 2016, at 10:59 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy for Yemen said on Thursday that hope is emanating from the ongoing peace talks for the country as the warring parties started discussing details of elements that would be included in a comprehensive agreement.
In Republic of Korea, Ban urges Asian nations to settle border disputes, historical issues
May 27, 2016, at 10:50 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on all Asian countries to deepen dialogue, expand cooperation, and address border disputes, historical issues and threats to stability on the Korean Peninsula.
UN launches campaign to urge 'smart' transition to sustainable cities
May 27, 2016, at 10:47 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):Two United Nations entities have launched a global initiative to advocate for public policy that will promote use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a catalyst for the transition to smart sustainable cities.
May 26, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): As bellwethers for ecosystem health and biodiversity, bees play a crucial role in agriculture and ending hunger, and “pollinator-friendly†approaches are therefore highly encouraged, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Security Council ends 13-year sanctions regime on Liberia
May 26, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, May 26 (Just Earth News):Acknowledging the sustained progress made on rebuilding Liberia after the 1999-2003 civil war, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday terminated an arms embargo against the country and dissolved the related mechanisms, namely the sanctions Committee and the expert panel.
UN launches unprecedented #WildforLife campaign to end illegal trade in wildlife
May 26, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Wednesday launched the #WildforLife campaign against illegal trade in wildlife, warning that such trade is pushing species to the brink of extinction, robbing countries of their natural heritage and profiting international criminal networks.
Citing obstruction, UN torture prevention panel suspends Ukraine visit
May 26, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has suspended its visit to Ukraine after being denied access to places in several parts of the country where it suspects people are being deprived of their liberty by the Security Service of Ukraine, the SBU.