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Countries Adopt Landmark Framework That Transforms ‘Value’ Of Nature
Friday, 12 March 2021, 7:12 pm | UN News
UN Member States agreed a new statistical framework on Wednesday that takes into account the contributions of nature, when measuring economic prosperity and human well-being. Adopted by nations gathered at the UN Statistical Commission – the ... More >>
‘Some Light At The End Of The Tunnel’ As Pandemic Turns One - Guterres
Friday, 12 March 2021, 7:10 pm | UN News
After 12 months where the world has faced “a tsunami of suffering”, the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines represents “some light at the end of the tunnel” said the UN chief on Thursday, marking the anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) ... More >>
‘If You Don’t Feed People, You Feed Conflict’, UN Chief Tells Security Council
Friday, 12 March 2021, 7:09 pm | UN News
Conflict drives hunger, and when that turns to famine, that then drives conflict, the UN chief told the Security Council on Thursday, adding that “if you don’t feed people, you feed conflict”. “When a country or region is gripped by conflict ... More >>
Asia-Pacific: UN Forum Highlights Central Role Of Migrants In World’s Most Populous Region
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 6:31 pm | UN News
United Nations officials on Wednesday highlighted the contributions of migrants to economies and societies in Asia and the Pacific, calling on countries to ensure all who live within their borders are fully included in national coronavirus inoculation ... More >>
COVID Contributed To ‘Starvation’, Executions In DPR Korea, Rights Council Hears
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 6:29 pm | UN News
Disturbing reports have emerged from North Korea - officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) - that people have starved or been executed because of COVID-19 restrictions, a leading rights expert said on Wednesday. Special Rapporteur ... More >>
Commitment To Post-pandemic ‘Green’ Recovery Falling Short, UN-backed Study Finds
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 6:26 pm | UN News
Countries have fallen short in their commitments to build back better after the COVID-19 pandemic, with just 18 per cent of announced recovery spending going towards ‘green’ investment, according to a new report published on Wednesday by the UN ... More >>
Recognizing ‘Historic Tipping Point’, UN Begins Push Towards More Sustainable Energy Future
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 6:00 pm | UN News
Renewable energy is “crucial for building a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful future”, the UN chief said on Wednesday, launching an accelerated drive for clean energy and climate action. “Our challenge is clear: to achieve net zero emissions ... More >>
Philippines: UN Rights Office Appalled Over Simultaneous Killings Of ‘red-tagged’ Activists
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 7:04 am | UN News
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday that it was “appalled” by what appears to be the simultaneous arbitrary killings of nine activists in the Philippines during police-military operations in provinces surrounding the metropolitan area ... More >>
Polar Vortex Responsible For Texas Deep Freeze, Warm Arctic Temperatures
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 7:02 am | UN News
A “polar vortex” was responsible for the freezing conditions in the US state of Texas last month, UN weather experts said on Tuesday, before warning of a worrying increase in global carbon dioxide levels. Spokesperson Clare Nullis from the World ... More >>
Impact Of COVID-19 ‘heavily Felt’ By Prisoners Globally: UN Expert
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 4:39 pm | UN News
People incarcerated across the world are being “disproportionately affected” by the COVID-19 pandemic according to a UN expert on prison reform. On Wednesday, the impact of the virus in prison settings is being discussed at the 14th UN Congress ... More >>
First Person: Fighting For Women’s Financial Freedom
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 7:06 am | UN News
Around the world, the opportunities for women to lead successful, financially secure lives are being limited by government legislation, company policies and deep-rooted misogyny. The UN is leading efforts to give women more access to digital financial ... More >>
UN Highlights Transformative Power Of Equal Participation, Marking International Women’s Day
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 7:55 am | UN News
Underscoring the transformative power of women’s equal participation, top United Nations officials called on all stakeholders to take special measures to advance their equal participation and achieve rapid change. In a message on International ... More >>
INTERVIEW: The Women Activists Aiming To Make History In Vanuatuan Politics
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 7:21 am | UN News
The Republic of Vanuatu is one of the few countries in the world without a single woman representative in parliament, but two determined activists are committed to ending that situation, and ensuring that women’s voices are heard by the island ... More >>
In Iraq, Pope Spreads Message Of Peace, Religious Tolerance And Humanity’s Resilience
Monday, 8 March 2021, 7:14 am | UN News
Pope Francis’ historic visit to northern Iraq to hold prayers at an ancient church destroyed by ISIL “sends a clear message to the world that harmony and cohesion between the followers of all religions is the only way for the advancement and progress ... More >>
Kyoto Crime Congress Opens With Declaration To Tackle Growing Crime Threats, Promote Inclusive COVID-19 Recovery
Monday, 8 March 2021, 6:49 am | UN News
Held in an innovative hybrid format amid COVID-19 restrictions, the 14th UN Congress on criminal justice opened on Sunday in Kyoto with calls for renewing global cooperation against crime to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and recover from ... More >>
UN Rights Expert Calls For ‘urgent And Decisive’ Action To Support People Of Myanmar
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 6:22 pm | UN News
The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” against the military junta, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo. In a news release on Thursday, ... More >>
Pope’s Visit To Iraq, ‘A Symbol Of Hope'
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 6:20 pm | UN News
UNESCO | The Al-Nouri mosque in the Iraqi city of Mosul was severely damaged in a blast in 2017 during the occupation by ISIL. The visit by Pope Francis to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul at the weekend will be a symbol of hope and an opportunity to ... More >>
WHO Calls For Urgent Action To Ramp Up Production Of COVID-19 Vaccines For All
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 4:56 pm | UN News
Urgent action is needed to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines that will be distributed through the global initiative making these medicines accessible by all countries, the UN’s top health official said on Friday. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, ... More >>
Hopes For UN Security Council Action Against Myanmar Military Coup ‘Waning’ Fast, Warns Special Envoy
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 4:54 pm | UN News
Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar’s military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday. Christine Schraner Burgener welcomed ... More >>
1,600 Vaccinated In Guinea Ebola Virus Outbreak But More Jabs Needed: WHO
Saturday, 6 March 2021, 4:52 pm | UN News
More than 1,600 people have received Ebola virus vaccinations in Guinea where four have died in a new outbreak, but more lifesaving jabs will be needed to contain the disease, the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said on Friday. To date, 18 Ebola ... More >>
