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Japan Must Put Human Rights At Centre of Global Development
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 1:13 pm | UN News
An independent United Nations expert on foreign debt and human rights has called on Japan to adopt a rights-based approach to its international development cooperation, following a four-day mission to the country. More >>
Syrian Children at Risk of Growing Up ‘Angry and Illiterate’
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 1:12 pm | UN News
There is no reward to be won in Syria, a top United Nations child rights official said after visiting the region, stressing today that without a political solution, children will continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, leaving a generation of ... More >>
Human Rights Central to Colombia's Peace Process
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:56 am | UN News
Respect for human rights will be critical as Colombia transitions from conflict to peace, a top United Nations official stressed, noting in particular that the rights of victims must be at the centre of the Government's negotiations with rebel groups. More >>
Attacks against Peacekeepers May Constitute War Crimes – ICC
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:55 am | UN News
In the wake of the latest attack on United Nations peacekeepers in the Darfur region of Sudan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) reiterated today that such incidents may constitute war crimes. More >>
UN Agencies Continue Aid Delivery in Syria Despite Violence
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
While violence continues unabated in many parts of Syria, United Nations agencies are working to deliver humanitarian assistance, in spite of difficult security conditions and restricted access to various areas, a spokesperson for the world body said today. More >>
In Uganda, UN Assists New Refugees Fleeing DR Congo Fighting
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:50 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency is ramping up efforts to aid some 15,500 Congolese at an increasingly crowded transit facility in western Uganda which has become a hub for those who fled renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ... More >>
Additional Funding For Somali Relief Efforts
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:47 am | UN News
The top United Nations humanitarian official in Somalia today said that an additional $20 million in crisis funding comes at an opportune time to support the country’s most vulnerable people, particularly children. More >>
New Efforts to Resume Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:45 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended the efforts of United States Secretary of State John Kerry to resume negotiations in the Middle East peace process. More >>
Somalia: Draft Law That Would Curtail Press Freedom
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:41 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today expressed concern over a draft law in Somalia that would require journalists to reveal their sources and prevent them from disseminating information against Islam or Somali traditions. More >>
UN Seeks Details from Egyptian Authorities on Developments
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:39 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights chief has requested detailed information from the Egyptian authorities about the legal basis on which the former president and his team are detained, arrest warrants have been issued and the total number of people ... More >>
Cameroon:Murderers of LGBT Activist Must Be Held Accountable
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:26 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today said it has requested authorities in Cameroon to properly investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the death of gay activist and journalist Eric Lembembe. More >>
Guinean Forces Restore Calm after Deadly Clashes
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:22 am | UN News
The United Nations today commended the efforts of the Government of Guinea and its security forces to restore calm amid deadly inter-communal clashes this week, while also reminding them of the need to uphold human rights principles during law enforcement ... More >>
Outgoing UN Envoy to Iraq Condemns Latest Wave of Attacks
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:19 am | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Iraq has strongly condemned a series of recent attacks and appealed to all parties to work together toward peace, in his final message to the people of the country in which he has served since 2011. More >>
Inspired By Mandela, UN Staff Volunteer In Their Communities
Friday, 19 July 2013, 3:50 pm | UN News
From New York to Darfur, United Nations workers honoured Nelson Mandela’s dedication to public service by volunteering at least 67 minutes of their day – one minute for each year of the iconic South African political leader’s service - to help ... More >>
UN Condemns Bahrain Bomb Attack, Urges Inclusive Dialogue
Friday, 19 July 2013, 1:35 pm | UN News
Expressing concern about the increase in violence in Bahrain, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent bomb attack at a mosque in Riffa and has reiterated his call on all parties in the country to engage in an all-inclusive dialogue to ... More >>
Relief Operation for Civilians Stranded By South Sudan Fight
Friday, 19 July 2013, 12:34 pm | UN News
United Nations agencies and their partners have mounted a response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush by fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state, after gaining access to the area earlier this week. More >>
Children Will Continue To Suffer Unless Syria Conflict Ends
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:59 am | UN News
Children will continue to suffer the consequences of the ongoing conflict in Syria unless an urgent political solution is found, a top United Nations child rights official stressed today, citing reports of the use of children as combatants, the arbitrary ... More >>
Ban Welcomes Afghan President's Approval of Key Election Law
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:55 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the presidential endorsement of a law to regulate the structure and responsibilities of Afghanistan's electoral management bodies, calling it a "key step" to towards the country's presidential and provincial ... More >>
On International Day, UN Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:46 am | UN News
The United Nations today marks Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrating the South African leader’s 95th birthday and honouring his dedication to public service, social justice and reconciliation, inspiring millions around the world. More >>
UN Allocates Extra $1.5Million for Cholera Response in Haiti
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:44 am | UN News
The United Nations emergency relief fund will allocate an additional $1.5 million to the cholera response in Haiti, at a time when cases are set to rise due to the rainy season. More >>
