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More Human Rights Law Breaches in Syrian Conflict
Friday, 21 December 2012, 3:25 pm | UN News
In Latest Update, UN Independent Panel Finds More Breaches Of Human Rights Law By Parties To Syrian Conflict More >>
Security Council Extends Peacekeeping Force in Golan Heights
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 5:22 pm | UN News
The Security Council today extended until 30 June 2013 the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which monitors the ceasefire in the Golan Heights between Israel and Syria, and expressed grave concern at recent violations ... More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Calls on Iraq to End Executions
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 5:21 pm | UN News
The United Nations human rights chief today called on Iraq to move towards abolishing the death penalty, saying – in response to the latest periodic report on Iraq’s human rights record – that the rate of executions in the country this year “cannot ... More >>
Timor-Leste: Security Council Commends Democratic Progress
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 5:20 pm | UN News
As the United Nations winds down its peacekeeping operation in Timor-Leste, the Security Council today applauded the “remarkable achievements” made by the small south-east Asian country as it transitioned over the past decade from a colonial enclave to ... More >>
UN, Humanitarian Partners Seek $1.5 Billion for Syria Crisis
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 5:18 pm | UN News
The United Nations and its humanitarian partners today appealed for $1.5 billion to assist civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria over the next six months, including those inside the country as well as those taking refuge beyond its borders. More >>
Former Congolese Rebel Leader Acquitted of War Crimes
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 2:11 pm | UN News
The International Criminal Court (ICC) today acquitted former Congolese rebel leader Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui of war crimes and crimes against humanity relating to a deadly 2003 assault on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), saying ... More >>
Anti-Drug Trafficking in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 2:08 pm | UN News
While noting the many challenges related to the flow of opiates from Afghanistan, the United Nations crime chief today praised the joint achievements of that country and two of its neighbours for their efforts to halt this movement. More >>
Independent Checking Of Violations of Children in Syria
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 2:06 pm | UN News
In the wake of a visit to Syria, a senior United Nations official has welcomed the commitment made by the Middle Eastern country’s authorities to allow the world body to begin the independent verification of alleged violations against children ... More >>
Somalia: UN Urges Oversight for Private Security Contractors
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 2:05 pm | UN News
The Government of Somalia must do more to ensure the security of its citizens while increasing regulations on private military and security companies, a United Nations expert panel urged today at the conclusion of its seven-day visit to the Horn of ... More >>
Global Economy Risks Falling Into Renewed Recession
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 2:03 pm | UN News
World economic growth has weakened considerably during 2012 and is expected to remain subdued in the coming two years, says a new United Nations report, which calls for policy changes to spur growth and tackle the jobs crisis. More >>
Asia-Pacific Region Leads Forest Products Industry Recovery
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 1:57 pm | UN News
The global forest products industry is slowly recovering from the economic crisis, with the Asia-Pacific region and particularly China taking the lead, according to new data published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). More >>
UN Welcomes Renewed Commitment to Protecting Caspian Sea
Friday, 14 December 2012, 12:37 pm | UN News
The five countries bordering the Caspian Sea have reaffirmed their strong commitment to protect its marine environment, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which welcomed the move as an "important step." More >>
Saudi Arabia's Generosity Vital In Saving Millions of Lives
Friday, 14 December 2012, 12:36 pm | UN News
the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today paid tribute to the generosity of Saudi Arabia in helping the agency fight hunger and meet the food needs of millions of people. More >>
UN Urges Restraint by South Sudanese Security Forces
Friday, 14 December 2012, 12:34 pm | UN News
The United Nations is calling on South Sudan's security forces to exercise maximum restraint after nine civilians were killed and many more injured in incidents involving protestors and police last weekend in the city of Wau. More >>
Record One Billion Tourists in 2012 Can Be Force for Good
Friday, 14 December 2012, 12:33 pm | UN News
As the estimated number of tourists travelling this year hits a record one billion today, the United Nations agency focused on world tourism unveiled a tip-laden campaign aimed at letting travellers know how they can best benefit the people and places ... More >>
China's Patent Office Now The World's Biggest, UN Report
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 12:06 pm | UN News
New York, Dec 11 2012 7:10PM China registered the most patent applications globally last year, leading the world in an indicator that the United Nations intellectual property (IP) agency uses to measure innovation. More >>
UN Urges Greater Implementation Of Law Protecting Women
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:57 am | UN News
New York, Dec 11 2012 5:10PM Afghan women continue to be targeted by acts of gender-based violence despite specific laws designed to protect them, a new report released by the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned. More >>
Ban Calls For End To Violence & Discrimination Against LGBT
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 3:08 pm | UN News
Ban Calls For End To Violence And Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender People New York, Dec 11 2012 5:10PM Joined by international musical artists Ricky Martin and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, amongst others, United Nations Secretary-General ... More >>
UN Speaks Out After Arrest of Malian Prime Minister
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:10 pm | UN News
The arrest of Mali’s Prime Minister by members of the country’s armed forces, which led to his resignation and the dismissal of the Government, has prompted condemnation by the United Nations Security Council and a call by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ... More >>
UN Urges Hungary to Reverse Law Criminalizing Homelessness
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:08 pm | UN News
Recent legislation in Hungary outlawing homelessness risks having a discriminatory impact on those living in poverty, two United Nations independent experts warned today as they urged the authorities there to adopt a national housing strategy. More >>
