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Ban Appoints Hungarian Diplomat as Deputy UN Envoy for Iraq
Saturday, 10 December 2011, 12:20 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has "http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2011/sga1313.doc.htm" >appointed György Busztin of Hungary as his Deputy Special Representative for Iraq focusing on political, electoral and constitutional support. More >>
Human rights go “viral” in 2011
Friday, 9 December 2011, 3:33 pm | United Nations
NEW YORK – An unprecedented social media campaign built around the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been gathering momentum in the run-up to Human Rights Day, which is celebrated every year on 10 December. More >>
UN Allocates $6 Million to Alleviate Food Crisis in Niger
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 4:31 pm | United Nations
The United Nations relief chief today announced the allocation of $6 million from the world body’s humanitarian fund to support efforts to alleviate the suffering of millions of people facing severe food shortages in Niger. More >>
General Assembly Chief Calls for Rethink of Migration Debate
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 4:18 pm | United Nations
On the eve of a landmark United Nations conference on the world’s refugees and stateless people, the General Assembly President today called for a reframing of the debate about international migration to ensure that its benefits are better understood. More >>
UN Agencies Condemn Violence against Mexican Peace Activists
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 4:16 pm | United Nations
Two United Nations agencies have strongly condemned the recent murder of a Mexican peace activist and the attempted killing of the chief of a women’s rights organization in the same country and called on the Government to investigate and prosecute those ... More >>
Ethiopia Opens Additional Camp For Somali Refugees
Sunday, 4 December 2011, 12:58 pm | United Nations
Hundreds of refugees in southern Ethiopia have been relocated from an overcrowded transit centre to a new camp, the fifth one in the area for Somalis fleeing conflict and drought in their homeland, the United Nations refugee agency reported today. More >>
UN Rights Chief: Act To Protect Syrian People
Sunday, 4 December 2011, 12:49 pm | United Nations
The United Nations human rights chief today urged immediate action by the international community to protect the people of Syria from the Government’s ongoing “ruthless” repression, which has claimed more than 4,000 lives since March, including over 300 ... More >>
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Sudanese
Sunday, 4 December 2011, 12:44 pm | United Nations
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today requested an arrest warrant against Sudanese Defence Minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur. More >>
Ban Encourages New Kyrgyz Leadership
Sunday, 4 December 2011, 12:38 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the new leadership in Kyrgyzstan to encourage national dialogue and reconciliation as the Central Asian country seeks greater stability in the wake of last year’s overthrow of the government and subsequent deadly ethnic ... More >>
Ban Ki-moon: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 4:06 pm | United Nations
It is thirty years since the United Nations first observed the International Year of Disabled Persons under the theme “Full Participation and Equality”. During that period, there has been significant progress in raising awareness about the rights ... More >>
Belgian Ritual And Chinese Puppetry
Sunday, 27 November 2011, 4:30 pm | United Nations
Two elements from Belgium and China were today added to the United Nations-backed list aimed at preserving and spotlighting the planet''s most valuable intangible heritage. More >>
Ivorian Legislative Polls, UN Envoy Warns on Sexual Violence
Sunday, 27 November 2011, 4:27 pm | United Nations
New York, Nov 26 2011 8:10PM The envoy spearheading United Nations efforts to eradicate sexual violence in conflict today urged the Government and all political leaders in Cote d''Ivoire to speak out against the scourge and ensure it is not used to intimidate ... More >>
Belgian Ritual And Chinese Puppetry Join UN-Backed List
Sunday, 27 November 2011, 4:25 pm | United Nations
Two elements from Belgium and China were today added to the United Nations-backed list aimed at preserving and spotlighting the planet''s most valuable intangible heritage. More >>
Ban Voices Deep Concern Over Continuing Violence in Egypt
Sunday, 27 November 2011, 4:23 pm | United Nations
New York, Nov 26 2011 8:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced deep concern over the continuing deadly violence in Egypt in recent days and urged the country''s transitional authorities to ensure that all citizens can enjoy basic human rights. More >>
UN Rights Expert Urges Countries To Raise Spending
Sunday, 20 November 2011, 6:33 pm | United Nations
The United Nations independent expert on access to water and sanitation as a human right today urged States to allocate more resources to improving sanitation and promote efficient use of existing hygiene facilities, stressing that people are entitled ... More >>
Myanmar: Ban Welcomes Reform Measures
Sunday, 20 November 2011, 6:23 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today met with the President of Myanmar, Thein Sein, and welcomed the ongoing political and economic reform effort in the Asian country, including the recent measures to advance national dialogue and reconciliation. More >>
Indonesian President Champion Of Disaster Risk Reduction
Sunday, 20 November 2011, 6:14 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today recognized the appointment of Indonesia's President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, as the first United Nations global champion for disaster risk reduction, as Asia and Pacific region grapples with the impact of massive floods. More >>
UN Chief Urges Asia To Take Up Leadership
Sunday, 20 November 2011, 6:08 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today challenged the Asia and Pacific region to assume global leadership on issues of international concern, including climate change, sustainable development, access to food and energy, human rights and the empowerment of women. More >>
Senior UN Relief Official Visits Philippines
Sunday, 20 November 2011, 6:02 pm | United Nations
The deputy United Nations emergency relief coordinator today embarked on a five-day mission to the Philippines to review humanitarian needs of people affected by conflict and natural disasters. More >>
President Of ICC Statute Welcomes Arrest Of Qadhafi's Son
Sunday, 20 November 2011, 5:47 pm | United Nations
The president of the Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today welcomed the capture of one of the sons of former Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi against whom the tribunal has a warrant of arrest. More >>
