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UN Report: One-Third of World’s Food Wasted Annually
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:16 am | UN News
The waste of some 1.3 billion tons of food each year is causing economic losses of $750 billion and significant damage to the environment, according to a United Nations report launched today. More >>
Syria: UN Rights Panel Urges End to Impunity for War Crimes
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:14 am | UN News
Citing ongoing incidents of murder, rape, torture, widespread attacks on civilians and hostage-taking committed by Syrian forces and anti-Government armed groups, a United Nations-appointed human rights probe reported today that “the perpetrators ... More >>
Number of International Migrants Rises above 232 Million
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:13 am | UN News
More people than ever are living abroad the United Nations today reported, with Asia seeing the largest increase of international migrants over the past decade, and the United States remaining the most popular destination. More >>
Cannabis Production Rises in Afghanistan - UN Report
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:10 am | UN News
While the total area of Afghan farmland used for cannabis cultivation fell by 17 percent in 2012, there was still an eight per cent rise in the overall production of cannabis compared to 2011, according to a report released today by the United ... More >>
International Discussions On Syria’s Chemical Weapons
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:09 am | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly welcomed the emergence of “serious international discussions” that could lead to an agreement in the UN Security Council to secure and destroy Syria’s chemical weapons. More >>
Singing For Peace: UN Launches CD to Bridge Cultural Divides
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:08 am | UN News
“We wanted to speak about peace in a way other than our speeches, which some people say are a little boring,” Simona-Mirela Miculescu said ahead of the launch of the Ambassadors Sing for Peace album, a compilation of songs promoting world peace, hope ... More >>
DR Congo: Over 550 Child Soldiers Freed In Past Five Months
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:06 am | UN News
More than 550 children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have left armed groups in the past five months, the United Nations humanitarian relief arm today announced. More >>
UN Calls on Iran, DPRK, To Cooperate With UN Atomic Agency
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:20 am | UN News
The head of the United Nations atomic energy agency today stressed the need for both Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to cooperate in resolving outstanding issues regarding their nuclear activities. More >>
‘No Easy Way Exit’ From Nightmare in Syria - UN
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:19 am | UN News
As the main United Nations human rights body began its work today on a range of topics, the world body’s top rights official said little doubt remains that chemical weapons were used in Syria and she urged a political solution to the suffering that has reached ... More >>
Information Technologies' Role in Advancing Social Good
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:17 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the role that information communication technologies (ICTs) – including youth-driven social media platforms – play in combating poverty and advancing development worldwide. More >>
Proposals to Prompt Political Solution to Syria Crisis
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:16 am | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said that two-and-half years of conflict in Syria have produced only “embarrassing paralysis” in the Security Council and that he was considering proposals to the 15-member body in the search ... More >>
Countries Must Commit to Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:15 am | UN News
The international community must step up its efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and advance their development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message to a ceremony in New York honouring countries that have shown dedication ... More >>
Syria: Ban Warns Of ‘Tragic Consequences’ Of Military Action
Monday, 9 September 2013, 10:46 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged leaders at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in St. Petersburg to explore ways to avoid further militarization of the conflict in Syria and to revitalize the search for a political settlement, warning that “tragic ... More >>
UN-Arab League Works For Political Solution to Syria Crisis
Monday, 9 September 2013, 10:45 am | UN News
The Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States today stressed that he and other senior diplomats were working “extremely hard” bring Syrian an other concerned parties together for a conference to find a political ... More >>
UN Continues Relief Work in Syria despite Hard Conditions
Monday, 9 September 2013, 10:44 am | UN News
The United Nations humanitarian chief today reiterated the Organization’s commitment to continue its relief operations inside Syria, as well as in neighbouring countries, adding that protecting civilians is paramount amid the spiralling violence. More >>
UN Official Urges Cambodia to Pay Staff, Break Up Strike
Monday, 9 September 2013, 10:41 am | UN News
A senior United Nations expert is calling on the Government of Cambodia to pay its national staff and help end a strike at the UN-backed tribunal trying Khmer Rouge leaders accused of mass killings and other crimes in the south-east Asian country. More >>
UN Envoy Condemns Terrorist Attack in Somali Capital
Monday, 9 September 2013, 10:37 am | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia today deplored a terrorist attack in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in numerous casualties. "I am appalled by this act of savagery and condemn it in the strongest terms," said the Secretary-General's ... More >>
UN Envoy Stresses Need to Tackle Impunity in DR Congo
Monday, 9 September 2013, 10:36 am | UN News
A top United Nations official focusing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has stressed the need to address impunity in the country, which has seen massive displacement over the past year along with pervasive violence and rights abuses. More >>
Guinea-Bissau’s Transition Is on Track
Friday, 6 September 2013, 11:52 am | UN News
Despite a possible delay in the elections scheduled for November, the political efforts in Guinea-Bissau are moving forward and the country remains calm, the Security Council was told today. More >>
UN Envoys Urge Renewed Talks between M23, DR Congo Govt
Friday, 6 September 2013, 11:50 am | UN News
Top United Nations officials focusing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo are today in the Ugandan capital of Kampala attending talks with regional leaders meant to reenergize peace efforts between the Congolese Government and M23 rebels. More >>
