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Liberian President Honoured By UN
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 1:07 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has bestowed this year's Ceres Medal to Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson for her work in promoting food security and agricultural development. More >>
UN Starts Airlifting Aid To North-Eastern DR Congo
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 1:06 pm | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today began airlifting much-needed relief supplies to the war-torn north-eastern corner of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help tens of thousands of people living in terror of one of Africa's ... More >>
UN To Convene Global Meeting On Piracy Off Somalia
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 12:51 pm | United Nations
The United Nations will convene a two-day international conference in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss the rampant piracy off the coast of Somalia, it was announced today. More >>
DPRK: 40% Of Population In Danger Of Going Hungry
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 12:46 pm | United Nations
An estimated 40 per cent of the population of the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK) -- almost 9 million people -- will be in need of urgent food aid in the next few months due to a shortage in cereals, according to a new United Nations ... More >>
UN Daily News, 5 December, 2008
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:14 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his growing frustration today that the United Nations’ long-standing efforts to promote national reconciliation and democratization in Myanmar have yet to achieve the desired results and he urged the Government to ... More >>
Call To End Settler Violence Against Palestinians
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:13 pm | United Nations
While welcoming the evacuation by Israeli security forces of some 200 settlers from a house in Hebron in occupied Palestinian territory, a senior United Nations official today condemned ensuing settler violence against Palestinians, calling for an immediate ... More >>
Marking Eid Al-Adha, UN EXpresses Hopes For Peace
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:11 pm | United Nations
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the United Nations has voiced its hope for peace. More >>
Collaboration To Achieve 'Internet For All'
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:07 pm | United Nations
A United Nations-sponsored gathering on Internet governance issues wrapped up in Hyderabad, India, today, with the more than 1,200 participants recognizing the need for greater cooperation to allow access to the greatest number of people worldwide ... More >>
DRC: UN To Launch Dialogue Between Govt & Rebels
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:06 pm | United Nations
The United Nations envoy tasked with helping to resolve the conflict behind the recent fighting that has engulfed the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will launch a dialogue next week in Nairobi between the DRC’s Government and the rebel ... More >>
Funds For Overall UN De-Mining Languish
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:04 pm | United Nations
While 104 countries in Oslo signed an historic United Nations-sponsored treaty formally renouncing the use of cluster bombs, the larger effort to rid the world of all ordnance that kill and maim thousands of people years after they are laid is facing a gigantic ... More >>
Ban: 'Growing Frustration’ At Progress In Myanmar
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:03 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his growing frustration today that the United Nations’ long-standing efforts to promote national reconciliation and democratization in Myanmar have yet to achieve the desired results and he urged the Government to ... More >>
Montenegrin Fathers Urged To Be Role Models
Monday, 8 December 2008, 1:01 pm | United Nations
From treating AIDS patients to rebuilding confidence for war-scarred villagers to dealing with cattle rustlers, more than 7,500 United Nations Volunteers ( UNV ) fan out around the globe every year, giving their time, hearts and sweat to helping some ... More >>
Montenegrin Fathers Urged To Be Role Models
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:59 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency and its aid partners in Montenegro have enlisted popular local sports coaches to take part in a new public awareness campaign aimed at fathers that is part of broader worldwide efforts to stem sexual and physical ... More >>
UN Appeals For Release Of Hostages In Somalia
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:54 pm | United Nations
Eight United Nations agencies have co-sponsored the first Palestinian ‘festival’ to combat violence against women, driving home the message that so-called “honour killings” have nothing to do with honour and seeking to break the conspiracy surrounding ... More >>
Palestinians Join UN In Denouncing Honour Killings
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:51 pm | United Nations
Eight United Nations agencies have co-sponsored the first Palestinian ‘festival’ to combat violence against women, driving home the message that so-called “honour killings” have nothing to do with honour and seeking to break the conspiracy surrounding ... More >>
Ban Applauds Pushing Of Ethical Business Practices
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:45 pm | United Nations
Nearly 180 business schools from around the world have now signed up to a United Nations-backed initiative aimed at steering tomorrow’s captains of commerce into conducting more ethical and inclusive business practices. More >>
UN Agencies Launch Information-Sharing Initiative
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:43 pm | United Nations
United Nations agencies today joined forces on a new online project to share information and expertise, as part of a broader Organization-wide effort to boost efficiency by eliminating duplicate activities and cutting costs. More >>
Many Member States Commit To Emergency Relief Fund
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:39 pm | United Nations
The United Nations humanitarian chief announced today that around $380 million was pledged to its emergency relief fund that can be quickly accessed by the world body, potentially saving thousands of lives when responding to disasters. More >>
CAR: Ban Welcomes Confirmation of Political Talks
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:38 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the confirmation that inclusive political dialogue will kick off tomorrow in the Central African Republic (CAR), which has been beset by widespread fighting and armed banditry in recent years. More >>
On Volunteer Day, UN Officials Celebrate
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:37 pm | United Nations
Communities should harness the energy and initiative of the thousands of volunteers who contribute to projects around the world, including critical United Nations activities, senior UN officials said today as they marked the day dedicated to those who give ... More >>
