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UN Pledges Support to Somalia As New Political Mission Opens
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 12:14 pm | UN News
The head of the new United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) today pledged to support the Government and the people of the country in their quest for security and prosperity, as he arrived in the country’s capital for the Mission’s start ... More >>
UN Strongly Condemns Deadly Attacks in Eastern Afghanistan
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 12:13 pm | UN News
The United Nations strongly condemned the two deadly attacks which took place today in eastern Afghanistan that left at least 19 people dead, including a dozen children. More >>
UN, Iran Nuclear Talks ‘Going Around In Circles’
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 12:11 pm | UN News
Discussions between the United Nations and Iran on clarifying outstanding issues related to the country’s nuclear programme are “going around in circles,” the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported today. More >>
South African Epidemiologist to Lead Panel on HIV
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 11:43 am | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency leading the global HIV/AIDS response today appointed South African scientist Salim S. Abdool Karim to chair a panel set up to provide advice on how new research and innovations can help tackle the epidemic. More >>
World’s First Binding Treaty on Conventional Arms Trade
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 11:40 am | UN News
The first international treaty regulating the global arms trade opened for signature at United Nations Headquarters this morning, culminating a decades-long push to halt illegal shipments of weapons such as missiles, combat aircraft and attack helicopters. More >>
Buddhist Teachings Can Help Tackle World's Pressing Issues
Monday, 27 May 2013, 12:11 pm | UN News
The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to face today's most pressing challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. More >>
Politics Has Too Much Sway in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monday, 27 May 2013, 12:10 pm | UN News
An independent United Nations human rights expert today voiced concern at the extent to which political bodies have influence over cultural institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and urged the Government to ensure that people have opportunities to ... More >>
Perpetrators of Attacks in Niger Must Be Brought To Justice
Monday, 27 May 2013, 12:08 pm | UN News
The Security Council today condemned “in the strongest terms” the two terrorist attacks that occurred on Thursday in Niger, and underlined the need to bring the perpetrators to justice. More >>
UN - Benefits of School Meal Programmes in Crisis Settings
Monday, 27 May 2013, 12:07 pm | UN News
A United Nations report released today stresses the importance of providing meals for schoolchildren, particularly in times of crisis, and notes that this is still lacking in many developing countries. More >>
Guatemalan Court Overturns Ríos Montt Conviction
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:59 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today said it was “concerned” about the legal rights of Guatemalans after a high court overturned the 80 year prison sentence against former military leader, Efrain Ríos Montt. More >>
Japan Must Continue to Deactivate Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:58 am | UN News
Although Japan has made progress towards stabilizing the damaged reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crippled by a devastating earthquake two years ago, there are still issues to be resolved before it can begin its deactivation, the United ... More >>
Call for Syria’s Neighbours - Keep Borders Open for Refugees
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:56 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency today called on countries around Syria to keep their borders open for refugees, while also stressing the need for “urgent and robust” international support for host countries and aid agencies. More >>
Shift in President Obama’s Counter-Terrorism Policy Welcome
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
An independent United Nations human rights expert has welcomed what he said was a ground-breaking speech by President Barack Obama in which the United States leader laid out principles governing the use of counter-terrorism measures such as targeted ... More >>
Icelandic Authorities Must Sustain Gender Empowerment Effort
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:53 am | UN News
As the world’s top performer on gender equality, Iceland needs to sustain its achievements and bridge remaining gaps on employment and gender based violence, a group of independent United Nations experts today urged as the country’s newly formed Government took ... More >>
Nepal: Parties Must Hold Elections within Timetable
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:51 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged all parties in Nepal to overcome remaining political obstacles to hold the country’s next elections within the existing timetable. More >>
On Africa Day, UN Chief Says Continent's Future Full of Hope
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:50 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today declared that while Africans forge ahead with "a new narrative" for their continent, the United Nations will support them as they faced any challenges that remain on the path towards a prosperous future. More >>
Attackers in Afghanistan Must Be Brought To Justice
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:50 am | UN News
The Security Council today underlined the need to bring the perpetrators of the attack on a compound of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to justice, and expressed serious concern over the threat that terrorist groups pose to the country. More >>
DR Congo: Ban Hails Accord as Best Chance for Peace in Years
Friday, 24 May 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
Arriving today in restive eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all the leaders of Africa’s Great Lakes region to throw their support behind a recently-signed peace accord which aims to ... More >>
Greater Attention Needed For Safe Childbirths
Friday, 24 May 2013, 9:47 am | UN News
The prevalence of obstetric fistula – a preventable and treatable condition linked to women’s reproduction – among women and girls in developing countries is a denial of their human rights, senior United Nations officials today said urging global ... More >>
Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement
Friday, 24 May 2013, 9:44 am | UN News
Global economic growth will continue to be “below potential” this year, according to a report released today by the United Nations that adds that job creation will be vital to spur recovery. More >>
