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Faults with Australia's Off-Shore Asylum Processing Centre
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:26 am | UN News
Despite recent improvements, conditions at an offshore processing centre currently housing 250 people seeking asylum in Australia do not meet international standards, the United Nations refugee agency said today, citing "continued and worrying shortcomings" ... More >>
South Sudan: Fresh Clashes in Jonglei State
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:23 am | UN News
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today expressed deep concern over reports of new clashes in strife-torn Jonglei state, as well as major mobilization of armed youth in the town of Pibor. More >>
Malala Yousafzai Rallies Youth to Stand Up For Education
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:22 am | UN News
"Let us pick up our books and our pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One teacher, one book, one pen, can change the world," Ms. Yousafzai said, in an impassioned address to the UN Youth Assembly. More >>
Protection for Individuals Revealing Human Rights Violations
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:14 am | UN News
A senior United Nations official today stressed the need to respect the right to privacy, using the case of United States citizen Edward Snowden to illustrate the urgent need to protect individuals who reveal human rights violations. More >>
New Restrictions for Syrian Refugees Fleeing To Egypt
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:11 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency said today it is concerned about reports of a number of flights carrying Syrians being turned back from airports in Egypt, and reiterated its call on all Governments to admit and protect Syrians who have fled the conflict ... More >>
Humanitarian Needs in Somalia Remain Immense
Monday, 15 July 2013, 10:59 am | UN News
Despite gradual improvements in the humanitarian situation in Somalia, the needs remain immense, a senior United Nations relief official said today, calling for greater investment to break the cycle of crisis in the Horn of Africa nation. More >>
15 Million People to Access HIV Antiretroviral Treatment
Monday, 15 July 2013, 10:47 am | UN News
The United Nations today launched a new framework which seeks to give 15 million people with HIV/AIDS access to antiretroviral treatment by the year 2015. The framework, entitled Treatment 2015, offers countries and partners practical and innovative ways ... More >>
UN Urges Guinea-Bissau to Boost Fight against Impunity
Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:47 am | UN News
A senior United Nations human rights official today urged the Government of Guinea-Bissau to strengthen its fight against impunity, as he completed his first mission to the West African nation. More >>
UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan Extended for One Year
Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:46 am | UN News
The Security Council today extended the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 July 2014 so that it can continue to assist the world's youngest country in consolidating peace and security and helping to establish conditions for development. More >>
Central African Republic:Whole Population Affected By Crisis
Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:42 am | UN News
Warning that the political crisis gripping the Central African Republic (CAR) has affected its entire population, United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos and her European Union counterpart today urged the authorities in the strife-torn country ... More >>
World Population Day: UN Spotlights Teen Pregnancy
Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:01 am | UN News
United Nations officials marked World Population Day today by spotlighting the issue of adolescent pregnancy, and calling on Governments to take measures to enable girls to make responsible life choices and realize their potential. More >>
Syria Invites UN for Talks on Chemical Weapons Probe
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
The United Nations disarmament chief and the head of the team probing the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria have accepted the Government’s invitation to visit Damascus for talks on carrying out the investigation. More >>
World Cereal Production Set To Reach Historic High in 2013
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:28 am | UN News
Global cereal production is expected to increase by 7 per cent in 2013 compared to last year, the United Nations food agency said today, but warned that in spite of a boost in supply, various regions including Central Africa, West Africa and Syria ... More >>
Ban Voices Concerns on Crisis to Egyptian Foreign Minister
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:26 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the support of the United Nations for an Egyptian Government that is fully accountable to its people, while voicing concerns about certain developments taking place in the country. More >>
UNESCO Urges Investigations into Killings of Journalists
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:24 am | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has called for the recent killings of journalists in Russia, Somalia and Mexico to be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. More >>
Solar-powered Plane an Inspiration For Sustainability – UN
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 1:22 pm | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon applauded today the journey of the first solar-powered plane to cross the United States from coast to coast and declared that the historic flight could serve as an inspiration to tackle climate change and promote ... More >>
Egypt:Female Voices Must Be Heard without Threat of Violence
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:22 am | UN News
A senior United Nations official today stressed the need to ensure women can make their voices heard in Egypt without fear of violence, stressing that their right to take part in the country’s public life must be protected. More >>
Guinea: UN Welcomes Deal to Organize Legislative Elections
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:21 am | UN News
The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) panel dealing with the situation in Guinea welcomed today the agreement between the country's Government and opposition parties to hold legislative elections at the end of September. More >>
UN Condemns Continued Killing of Afghan Civilians
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:20 am | UN News
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has strongly condemned the killing by a roadside bomb of at least 18 civilians -- including eight women, eight children and two men -- in the Obeh district of the western province of Herat. More >>
Lebanese Parties Must Unite and Avoid 'Slide into Conflict'
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:19 am | UN News
The Security Council today encouraged all parties in Lebanon to remain united and resist a "slide into conflict," amid the multiple challenges to the country's security and stability, including from the crisis in neighbouring Syria, as well as heightened ... More >>
