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UN Calls for Enhanced Collaboration on Disaster Management
Monday, 21 October 2013, 10:45 am | UN News
Leaders from 22 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have committed to further enhance regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and humanitarian response during a United Nations-supported meeting hosted in Kingston by the Government of Jamaica. More >>
Marking World Food Week, UN Celebrates Legacy of Quinoa
Friday, 18 October 2013, 12:35 pm | UN News
The United Nations food agency today highlighted the quinoa, known as an Andean ‘super food,’ and other underused crops in the fight against hunger. “In Peru, we are proud to be the cradle of this ancient grain and one of the world’s major producers. More >>
Outdoor Air Pollution a Leading Cause of Cancer
Friday, 18 October 2013, 10:01 am | UN News
The specialized cancer agency of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that outdoor air pollution is a leading environmental cause of cancer deaths. More >>
Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria Elected To Security Council
Friday, 18 October 2013, 10:00 am | UN News
The United Nations General Assembly today elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January 2014. More >>
Despite Progress, Challenges Remain for Stability in Mali
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 12:12 pm | UN News
Important steps have been taken recently to help restore constitutional order and stability in Mali, including successful presidential elections, the top United Nations envoy there said today, while noting some key remaining tasks such as addressing ... More >>
Philippines: UN To Assist with Post-Quake Relief Effort
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 12:10 pm | UN News
United Nations humanitarian agencies are arriving in the central Philippine island of Bohol to assist the Government with the response to a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck yesterday and which has so far affected more than 3 million people. More >>
Simple Hand-Washing with Soap Can Cut Death Rates
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 11:52 am | UN News
From Ethiopia and Yemen to Bolivia and Viet Nam millions of children are today taking part in the sixth annual United Nations-backed Global Handwashing Day, driving home the message that the simple use of soap and water can slash highly preventable diarrhoeal ... More >>
Afghanistan: Attack on Mosque Kills Government Official
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 11:47 am | UN News
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today strongly condemned an attack on a mosque, which killed the governor of the Logar Province, Arsala Jamal. More >>
Violence in Syrian Refugee Camp Kills Seven Palestinians
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:38 pm | UN News
The United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees today called on all parties in Syria to stop the violence in refugee camps and other civilian areas, following violence near the Dera’a camp which killed seven Palestinians. More >>
Kosovo: UN Urges Cessation of Violence in Wake of Bombing
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:36 pm | UN News
The head of United Nations mission in Kosovo strongly condemned a bombing earlier today in northern Mitrovica and called for a swift and thorough investigation. “These cowardly acts of violence are reprehensible, and they gravely jeopardize security ... More >>
Not Enough Done To Reintegrate Victims of Human Trafficking
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:32 pm | UN News
Although human trafficking is recognized as modern-day slavery, many victims of the scourge in the Greater Mekong Sub-region of South-East Asia are not given adequate help for reintegration into their communities, according to a United Nations-backed ... More >>
UN Launches Essay Contest to Celebrate Multilingualism
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:26 pm | UN News
The United Nations is asking college and university students to write an essay in one of its six official languages on the role of multilingualism in a globalized world. More >>
UN Condemns Latest Attacks in Iraq Ahead Of the Eid Holiday
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:24 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned in the strongest terms a string of bombings which have killed or wounded scores of Iraqis ahead of the Eid Al-Adha holiday. More >>
Ban Condemns Attack That Killed Three Peacekeepers in Darfur
Monday, 14 October 2013, 5:13 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the attack in Darfur on an African Union-United Nations convoy, which resulted in the death of three Senegalese peacekeepers. More >>
After Latest Lampedusa Tragedy, Call for Migrant Protection
Monday, 14 October 2013, 3:26 pm | UN News
Following reports of a second ship capsizing off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international community to protect the rights of migrants and take action to prevent such tragic incidents. More >>
DR Congo: Attack on Peacekeeping Helicopter 'Unacceptable'
Monday, 14 October 2013, 3:25 pm | UN News
The United Nations Special Envoy for Africa's Great Lakes region has condemned the armed rebel attack on a UN helicopter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) calling the act "unacceptable." More >>
Disaster Reduction Day - Safety of Persons with Disabilities
Monday, 14 October 2013, 3:24 pm | UN News
Marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction, the United Nations today called on countries to ensure the safety of persons with disabilities by including them in their planning and preparedness measures. More >>
Security in Libya Worsens With Abduction of Prime Minister
Friday, 11 October 2013, 11:23 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced relief at the release of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya, who was abducted earlier today, and noted that acts of violence are increasing and security is worsening in the North African nation. More >>
World Mental Health Day: UN Focuses On Ageing Populations
Friday, 11 October 2013, 10:57 am | UN News
Citizens over 60 years of age must have access to social and health services to ensure their physical and mental well-being, the United Nations said today, marking World Mental Health Day. More >>
UN Reviews Czech Republic’s National Electricity Company
Friday, 11 October 2013, 10:56 am | UN News
An international team led by United Nations nuclear safety experts today completed a review of corporate safety performance at CEZ, the largest national electricity company in the Czech Republic, to address safety operations at the Dukovany and Temelin ... More >>
