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UNICEF Steps Up Efforts to Stop Polio Outbreak in Somalia
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:25 am | UN News
An emergency contribution from Japan will enable the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners to tackle a polio outbreak in Somalia that has already paralyzed nearly 100 children and threatens hundreds of thousands more who are not ... More >>
Nigeria Attacks by Boko Haram May Be Crimes against Humanity
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:24 am | UN News
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today reported that there is reason to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed in Nigeria, namely murder and persecution by the militant group known as Boko Haram. More >>
Syria: UN Officials Urge Humanitarian Access to Thousands
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:07 pm | UN News
Frustrated by the dire plight through of civilians in Syria, the United Nations humanitarian chief today reiterated her call for an end to the fighting, access for aid workers, and respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. More >>
UN Chief Commends Zimbabweans On Peaceful Election
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:05 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised the people of Zimbabwe on an orderly election and urged them to remain calm during the vote counting and throughout the completion of the electoral process. More >>
UNESCO Condemns Murder of Colombian Radio Journalist
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:01 pm | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today called for an investigation into the death of Colombian radio journalist gunned down on his way to work. More >>
Syria: Probe Urged Into Alleged Execution of Govt Soldiers
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:58 pm | UN News
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay today urged an independent investigation into whether war crimes had been committed when armed opposition groups in Syria allegedly executed dozens of captured Government soldiers in the northern province ... More >>
UN Expert Urges Government to Release Human Rights Defender
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:54 pm | UN News
The Government of Belarus must "immediately and unconditionally" release human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, a United Nations independent expert urged today, calling on authorities to stop prosecuting rights defenders and journalists. More >>
Philippines Urged To Investigate Double Journalist Murders
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:51 pm | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with protecting press freedom today condemned the murder of two Filipino journalists and called on the country's authorities to investigate the crime and prosecute the perpetrators. More >>
Afghan Conflict Takes Increasing Toll On Civilians In 2013
Friday, 2 August 2013, 4:21 pm | UN News
The number of Afghan civilians killed or injured in the first half of 2013 rose by 23 per cent compared to the same period last year, owing mainly to the increased use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by insurgents, according to a United Nations ... More >>
Chile Must Stop Using Anti-Terrorism Law Against Indigenous
Friday, 2 August 2013, 4:17 pm | UN News
A United Nations independent expert has urged the Chilean Government to stop applying an anti-terrorism law against its Mapuche indigenous people, who are fighting to recover their ancestral land. More >>
UN Urges Uruguay to Reconsider Draft Law on Cannabis Sale
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:57 am | UN News
The independent United Nations body tasked with monitoring the production and consumption of narcotics worldwide today urged Uruguay to review a draft law that would permit the sale of cannabis for non-medical use. More >>
Strife-Torn Central African Republic Must Not Be Forgotten
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:53 am | UN News
A senior United Nations human rights official today urged the international community not to forget the people of the Central African Republic (CAR), where State institutions remain “close to collapse” and security is “virtually non-existent.” More >>
UNICEF Urges Strong Leadership to Promote Breastfeeding
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:52 am | UN News
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) kicked off World Breastfeeding Week today by calling for strong leadership to promote a practice that is the most effective and inexpensive way to save a child’s life. More >>
Iraq: July Deadliest Month in Years As Over 1,000 Killed
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:50 am | UN News
A total of 1,057 Iraqis were killed and another 2,326 were wounded in acts of terrorism and violence in the month of July, according to figures released today by the United Nations. More >>
Quartet Welcomes Renewed Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:29 pm | UN News
The United Nations and its diplomatic partners in the Middle East Quartet today welcomed the resumption of direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians, with senior negotiators from both sides meeting in Washington to begin final status negotiations. More >>
UN Welcomes Kenyan Ruling Upholding Urban Refugee Rights
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:26 pm | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency has welcomed the ruling of the High Court of Kenya which upholds the asylum right of refugees living in urban areas, and expressed hope that the Government will implement the decision quickly and resume legal services ... More >>
Women Need Accurate Information, Support for Breastfeeding
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:23 pm | UN News
The United Nations health agency today called for ensuring that women have accurate information and support regarding the importance of breastfeeding, after a new report found that only 1 in 5 countries fully implement international guidelines about the ... More >>
Surging Violence In Syria May Impede Aid Deliveries
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:19 pm | UN News
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) cautioned today that it may have difficulty reaching its goal to aid 3 million people inside Syria this month due to the surge in violence in Damascus and Homs, as well as the proliferation of checkpoints that ... More >>
Plight of Male Victims of Sexual Violence In Conflict
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:17 pm | UN News
Shame, stigma, devastating health repercussions, criminalization, decreased livelihood opportunities, and a lack of services are just some of the challenges in tackling conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys, participants at a United Nations ... More >>
As Violence Escalates In Libya, UN Urges Greater Efforts
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:13 pm | UN News
The United Nations mission in Libya today strongly condemned the recent violence in the country and called on the authorities to boost efforts to address ongoing security challenges. More >>
