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More Action Needed To Improve Global Nuclear Security
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:51 am | UN News
Countries should strengthen international cooperation to defend nuclear and other radioactive materials protected from misuse, and make sure that all globally agreed instruments are in force, the head of the United Nations atomic energy today said. More >>
US-Russian Initiative Best Chance For Resolving Syria Crisis
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:50 am | UN News
The international conference proposed by Russia and the United States offers the best chance to resolve the crisis that has overwhelmed Syria and threatens to engulf the whole region, and should be held as soon as possible, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ... More >>
Research, Technology Keep Pace despite Economic Crisis
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:49 am | UN News
Despite the economic crises, innovation is alive and well with research and development spending levels up, the United Nations intellectual property agency today said unveiling the latest Global Innovation Index. More >>
Mano River Countries - Need to Develop Security Strategy
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:48 am | UN News
Four West African countries, along with United Nations and regional officials, have agreed on the need to develop a joint security strategy for an area that is blessed with natural resources but has been plagued by challenges such as cross-border crime ... More >>
Egypt Must Find Democratic Means to Resolve Current Crisis
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:47 am | UN News
It is crucial that Egyptians find a way to resolve differences peacefully and through democratic means, a spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today, voicing particular concern at reports of deaths, injuries and sexual assault against ... More >>
Record Number of People with HIV Now Accessing Treatment
Monday, 1 July 2013, 12:02 pm | UN News
Nearly 10 million people living with HIV were accessing antiretroviral treatment last year, says a new United Nations report, which notes that even more people can be reached with smart planning. More >>
Selections for Afghan Human Rights Body Must Be Reconsidered
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:34 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights chief today warned that recent appointments to Afghanistan's top human rights body compromise its independence and effectiveness and undermine its high standing with the public and international partners. More >>
Egypt: Ban Encourages Peaceful Dialogue, Non-Violence
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:33 am | UN News
With many "strong and opposing opinions" being expressed in Egypt, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed the right of the people to demonstrate peacefully and called on all parties in the country "to respect this right and to uphold the law." More >>
Deaths of Displaced Persons in Myanmar's Rakhine State
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:32 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency today voiced concern about a violent incident in western Myanmar's Rakhine state that killed two internally displaced persons (IDPs) and wounded six others, including two minors. More >>
UN Helps Mali Refugees Participate In Presidential Elections
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
With only one month to go before the presidential elections take place in Mali, the United Nations is helping neighbouring countries deal with refugees who will be voting outside their home country. More >>
UN Working to Ensure Proper Closure for Rwandans
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:30 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency said today it is working closely with concerned Governments to bring to a proper closure the situation of Rwandans who fled their country before 31 December 1998, as the recommended end date for their refugee status ... More >>
UN Calls For Halt to Fighting In Somali Port City of Kismayo
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:29 am | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia on Saturday called for an immediate halt to armed clashes that have flared up again in the southern port city of Kismayo among groups claiming leadership over the "Jubaland" regional administration. More >>
Money Sent Home by Migrant Workers Could Boost Rural Economy
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:28 am | UN News
Remittances -- the money sent by migrants to their home countries -- could generate $30 billion annually for investment in rural areas if initiatives were scaled up, according to the United Nations agency that works to improve the lives of the world's ... More >>
Experts Get Access to Vital Data on Global Forest Health
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:27 am | UN News
A new online platform launched today by the United Nations agriculture agency allows scientists and climate change experts to calculate crucial data for bioenergy strategies, including forest volume, biomass and forest carbon. More >>
Ban Urges Countries to Abolish Death Penalty
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:26 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged United Nations Member States to move towards the abolition of the death penalty, and called on countries where the procedure is still practiced to increase transparency to allow a serious debate on capital punishment. More >>
Saudi Crown Prince Honoured For Work on Palestinian Projects
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:22 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN-Habitat, the agency charged with ensuring adequate shelter for all, today honoured the late Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his support of Palestinian projects. More >>
UN Treaty to Expand Access to Books For Visually Impaired
Friday, 28 June 2013, 12:40 pm | UN News
Negotiators at a United Nations-backed forum in Marrakesh adopted today a landmark copyright treaty to enhance access to books for millions of people who are blind or visually impaired. More >>
Israel Subjecting Palestinian Prisoners to Abusive Detention
Friday, 28 June 2013, 12:38 pm | UN News
A United Nations committee today voiced concern at a wide range of practices that violate Israel's obligations as an occupying Power and infringe on the human rights of the Palestinians, and warned that popular discontent could result in another round ... More >>
Mounting Violence in Iraq Erodes Progress on Human Rights
Friday, 28 June 2013, 12:37 pm | UN News
The recent wave of violence in Iraq is taking a toll on human rights in the country, according to a United Nations report out today which recommends that the Iraqi Government implement measures in a range of areas, including police training and women's and ... More >>
UN Chief Commends African Progress, Stresses Need for Growth
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:40 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended African countries for their continuous progress over the past 50 years while stressing that many challenges remain in the continent and accelerated action is needed to tackle them. More >>
