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UN Agency Steps In To Help Pakistani Farmers
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:16 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is distributing wheat seeds that will benefit over half a million farming families, or nearly five million people, whose seed supplies were destroyed during the recent flood disaster. More >>
Cambodia Tribunal Vital In Fight Against Impunity
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:13 pm | United Nations
The UN-backed tribunal in Cambodia dealing with mass killings and other crimes committed under the Khmer Rouge 3 decades ago is crucial in the world’s fight against impunity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in the South-East Asian nation today. More >>
Counter-Terrorism Measures Lack Legal Basis
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:10 pm | United Nations
A UN human rights expert said that the regime created by the Security Council to counter terrorism is outside the scope of its powers, and called on the body to systematize its counter-terrorism measures and reporting duties of States under one framework. More >>
1.8M In West And Central Africa Affected By Floods
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:06 pm | United Nations
Over 1.8 million people have been affected by floods in Central and West Africa, which have also killed nearly 400 people, the United Nations humanitarian arm reported today, adding that Benin remains the country hardest hit by the disaster. More >>
Donors Help Avert Niger Food Crisis But Need More
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:04 pm | United Nations
A food crisis in Niger has been averted as a result of generous donor response, intervention by the UN, the Government’s facilitation of the humanitarian effort and good rainfall, but the situation remains fragile. More >>
Files Point To Serious Breaches Of Human Rights
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:00 pm | United Nations
Leaked classified US documents on the war in Iraq point to serious breaches of international human rights law, including summary executions of a large number of civilians, as well as torture and ill-treatment of detainees. More >>
Calls For Lifting US Embargo Against Cuba
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:57 pm | United Nations
For the 19th straight year, the General Assembly today adopted a resolution calling for the lifting of the decades-old economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the US against Cuba in the aftermath of the Cold War. More >>
‘Not Too Late’ For Myanmar To Make Polls Inclusive
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:55 pm | United Nations
With just under 2 weeks left until Myanmar holds its first elections in 2 decades, it is “not too late” for the nation to make the polls more participatory by releasing political detainees, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. More >>
Asia-Pacific Most Prone To Natural Disasters
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:52 pm | United Nations
Countries in Asia-Pacific are more prone to natural disasters than those in other parts of the world, with people there 4 times more likely to be affected by natural catastrophe than those in Africa and 25 times more than Europeans or North Americans More >>
Polio Campaign To Reach 72 Million African Childre
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:48 pm | United Nations
Nearly 300,000 health workers are fanning out across Africa this week to reach 72 million children as part of a United Nations-backed bid to drive polio out of the continent. More >>
UNESCO Chief Speaks Out Against Murder Of Reporter
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:43 pm | United Nations
The head of the UN agency tasked with upholding press freedom today condemned the killing of a respected Brazilian crime reporter who exposed vote rigging, drug trafficking and other illegal activities. More >>
Counterterrorism measures lack legal basis: Expert
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 3:24 pm | United Nations
An independent United Nations human rights expert said today that the regime created by the Security Council to counter terrorism is outside the scope of its powers, and called on the 15-member body to systematize its counter-terrorism measures and ... More >>
Punitive drug control discriminates, fails: expert
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 3:21 pm | United Nations
Punitive measures to combat the use of illicit drugs have failed to address the problem and are associated with the abuse of human rights and violations of the right to health, a United Nations independent expert has said. More >>
Warning Of Risks Of Production Of Renewable Energy
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:31 pm | United Nations
Energy derived from biological sources may reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but they entail the use of large volumes of water and pose the risk of introducing undesirable crops into ecosystems, the UN Environment Programme warns in a new report. More >>
Guidelines For Exporters In Developing Countries
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:28 pm | United Nations
Exporters in developing countries can now benefit from guidelines prepared by the UN industrial development agency to help them set private standards for products like garments, footwear and furniture, and to improve access to global markets. More >>
Upcoming Côte D’Ivoire Presidential Poll Historic
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:24 pm | United Nations
With the people of Côte d’Ivoire heading to polls this weekend for the much-delayed presidential election, 31 October will be a “historic” day for the West African nation, a senior United Nations official said today. More >>
18 Countries Elected To Serve On UN Council
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:19 pm | United Nations
The General Assembly elected 18 members to the UN Economic and Social Council. Australia, Cameroon, China, Ecuador, Finland, Gabon, Hungary, Latvia, Malawi, Mexico, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Qatar, South Korea, Russia, Senegal and the UK were elected More >>
UN Agency Helps Nicaragua Fight Hunger
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:15 pm | United Nations
To check rising rural poverty and hunger in Nicaragua, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization is helping the country’s Government to support small-scale farmers boost their production of beans, maize, rice and other staple crops. More >>
Coming Months Critical For Sudan’s Future
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:10 pm | United Nations
The next months will be crucial for Sudan as it prepares to hold 2 referenda on self-determination in January, top UN officials said today, urging all parties to redouble their efforts to ensure that the polls are held on time, free, fair and credible. More >>
Right To Education Among Priorities For New Expert
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:03 pm | United Nations
The UN independent expert on the right to education today outlined his priorities, promising to pay attention to gender equality in education, look into quality with a focus on improving teacher conditions, and explore financing mechanisms. More >>
