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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 >>
Anti-Piracy Strategy Adopted By Leaders from Africa
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:39 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban-Ki-moon has welcomed the adoption by a summit of African leaders of a regional strategy against piracy and other illegal maritime activities in West and Central Africa. More >>
UN Court Hearings on Whaling Dispute between Australia/Japan
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:38 am | UN News
The United Nations’ highest court has opened hearings in a case concerning charges by Australia that Japan using a scientific research programme to mask a commercial whaling venture. More >>
On 20th Anniversary of Vienna Declaration, UN Urges Progress
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:36 am | UN News
While there have been significant human rights achievements since the landmark adoption of the Vienna Declaration 20 years ago, people across the world are still being denied basic liberties, a United Nations senior official said today, calling on countries ... More >>
Foreign Investment in Undeveloped Nations Hits Record Level
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:35 am | UN News
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the world’s poorest countries grew by 20 per cent last year to a record $26 billion, led by strong gains in Cambodia as well as five African countries, according to a new United Nations report. More >>
UN in Golan Heights Must Have Resources to Fulfill Mandate
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:33 am | UN News
The Security Council today extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights for another six months, and requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to ensure that the mission -- which has faced numerous threats to its safety in recent ... More >>
UN Eases Some Sanctions on Iraq Over 1990 Invasion of Kuwait
Friday, 28 June 2013, 10:32 am | UN News
Welcoming progress on resolving pending issues from Iraq’s 1990 invasion of its smaller neighbour Kuwait, including finding Kuwaiti or third-country nationals, the United Nations Security Council today eased some of its sanctions against Iraq. More >>
