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Commitment to advancing women's rights in Afghanistan
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 4:52 pm | UN News
While the outgoing senior United Nations rights official in Afghanistan said she expected the human rights advances made “will be sustained, will not be rolled back, and will not be sacrificed,” she lamented the high level of violence against ... More >>
Greece and global financial institutions urged to reach deal
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 4:47 pm | UN News
UN expert urges Greece and global financial institutions to reach debt deal that respects human rights More >>
Security Council urges Yemeni stakeholders towards dialogue
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 4:41 pm | UN News
The Security Council today voiced deep concern about the “grave situation” in Yemen and urged the country's stakeholders to engage as soon as possible in United Nations-brokered inclusive political consultations. More >>
Burundi: UN urges return to political dialogue
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 4:35 pm | UN News
2 June 2015 – The United Nations is continuing its efforts to facilitate a dialogue among Burundian stakeholders amid the country’s ongoing political deadlock and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis, a spokesperson for the Organization announced today. More >>
European Parliament to work together to address migration
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 12:43 pm | UN News
27 May 2015 – In Brussels today, where he was addressing the European Parliament, the United Nations Secretary-General today the important role played by the European Union in boosting the UN agenda, particularly on matters of peace, development and ... More >>
Tony Blair is stepping down, UN and partners announce
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 12:41 pm | UN News
27 May 2015 – The diplomatic Quartet on the Middle East peace process today announced that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair plans to step aside as the group’s Representative and expressed its “deep appreciation” for his “remarkable service” ... More >>
Ban deplores shooting incident in Mali
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 12:14 pm | UN News
28 May 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has deplored the shooting incident that took place in Bamako, Mali, on Monday, 25 May, during which a peacekeeper with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali ( MINUSMA ... More >>
‘Wanton’ destruction of Iraq’s cultural heritage
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 12:12 pm | UN News
UN General Assembly calls for an immediate halt to ‘wanton’ destruction of Iraq’s cultural heritage More >>
South Sudan: UN calls to de-escalate country's conflict
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 11:48 am | UN News
29 May 2015 – As South Sudan’s civil conflict continues to escalate, five senior United Nations officials have urged all stakeholders in the country to reach a sustainable solution to the crisis through inclusive dialogue and foster a lasting peace based ... More >>
Thousands of Iraqis fleeing Ramadi
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 11:46 am | UN News
Many people were stranded for several days waiting in searing heat to cross Bzebiz bridge, the main entry point from Ramadi in Anbar province into Baghdad. Photo: UNHCR/G. Ohara More >>
UN honours fallen peacekeepers
Sunday, 31 May 2015, 11:43 am | UN News
29 May 2015 – On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the “invaluable contribution” of peacekeeping to the history of the Organization and reaffirmed his commitment to improving the effectiveness ... More >>
Nebraska as latest US state to abolish death penalty
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 12:54 pm | UN News
29 May 2015 – Welcoming Nebraska as the nineteenth state in the United States to abolish the death penalty, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ( OHCHR ) today urged the Federal Government to engage with those states retaining ... More >>
Security Council renew pledge to counter foreign fighers
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 12:49 pm | UN News
29 May 2015 – The increasing number of foreign terrorist fighters populating the front-lines of the world's conflict zones is cause for deepening concern and requires the international community's bolstered efforts to combat the scourge, United Nations ... More >>
UN envoy warns Boko Haram aims to destroy family structures
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 12:46 pm | UN News
Condemning use of sexual violence, UN envoy warns Boko Haram aims to destroy family structures More >>
Security Council condemns violence against journalists
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 12:41 pm | UN News
27 May 2015 – Deeply concerned by the frequency of acts of violence in many parts of the world against media professionals in armed conflict, the United Nations Security Council today adopted a resolution condemning all violations and abuses committed ... More >>
Some 8.6 million people in urgent need of medical help
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 12:25 pm | UN News
Some 8.6 million people in urgent need of medical help in Yemen, says UN agency More >>
Proposals to address plight of refugees and migrants at sea
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 12:24 pm | UN News
UN agency welcomes Southeast Asia region’s proposals to address plight of refugees and migrants at sea More >>
Ukraine: Humanitarian situation dire amid sporadic fighting
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 11:50 am | UN News
26 May 2015 – The tenuous situation in eastern Ukraine continues to be marked by sporadic fighting and a crippling humanitarian crisis forcing many civilians to seek refuge in underground shelters or in neighbouring countries, the United Nations relief ... More >>
UN launches mass polio vaccination campaign
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 11:48 am | UN News
UN launches mass polio vaccination campaign set to target nearly 5.7 million Iraqi children More >>
Some 500,000 homes and temples across Nepal damaged by quake
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 11:47 am | UN News
26 May 2015 – As teams of trekkers and Nepalese sherpas are now reaching remote, high-altitude villages with humanitarian aid, a senior United Nations development official today drew attention to the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction ... More >>
