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'Injustice against journalists costly for society'
Friday, 3 November 2017, 10:01 am | United Nations
2 November 2017 – Justice must be done for the murder of journalists, who perform important functions in taking forward fundamental freedoms and bolstering the strength of societies, a senior United Nations official said Thursday, marking the International ... More >>
UN forum closes in Bahrain
Friday, 3 November 2017, 9:59 am | United Nations
2 November 2017 – A United Nations forum on sustainable development concluded today in Bahrain with a strong call for the integration of entrepreneurship and innovation in all economic and social dimensions as key strategies to implement the Sustainable ... More >>
UN report on liberation of Mosul
Friday, 3 November 2017, 9:56 am | United Nations
GENEVA (2 November 2017) – A UN report concludes that the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) perpetrated serious and systematic violations that amount to “international crimes” during the nine-month military campaign ... More >>
South Sudan: UN Mission weighs re-establishing presence
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 3:18 pm | United Nations
David Shearer, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan meets residents of Akobo UNMISS Photo/Amanda Voisard More >>
Shift to clean, affordable energy critical
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 3:02 pm | United Nations
1 November 2017 – To tackle the double challenge of energy poverty and climate change – producing clean, affordable energy at a pace that will meet rising demand without environmental detriment – all stakeholders must step up efforts to transform ... More >>
UN agency and EXPO Dubai 2020 agree on cooperation
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 2:59 pm | United Nations
1 November 2017 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and EXPO Dubai 2020 signed Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening joint cooperation, including hosting the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) ... More >>
Political leaders must end demonization of journalists
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 9:21 am | United Nations
Geneva (1 November 2017) – The world is witnessing a “downward spiral of attacks” on journalists, spurred on by hate speech even from senior politicians, two UN experts have warned. Speaking ahead of 2 November, which has been designated International ... More >>
UN chief stresses prevention in counter-terrorism speech
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 9:16 am | United Nations
30 October 2017 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today reiterated the importance of preventing terrorism by addressing its root causes, supporting victims of terrorism and enhancing human rights, in a world where security threats ... More >>
UN Welcomes Return of Gaza Border Crossings to Palestinians
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 8:20 am | United Nations
1 November 2017 – The United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process on Wednesday welcomed the full return of the Gaza crossings to the control of the Palestinian Authority. More >>
Violence Against Children Pervasive in Homes & Schools
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 8:18 am | United Nations
1 November 2017 – About 300 million, or three-quarters, of the world’s two- to four-year-old children experience either psychological aggression or physical punishment, or both, by their caregivers at home, the United Nations Children’s ... More >>
UN Releases New Report on Trade Facilitation Implementation
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 8:05 am | United Nations
UN Releases New Global Dataset And Report on Trade Facilitation Implementation Which Calls for Accelerating Implementation of Paperless Trade More >>
UN Secretary-General's Spokesman on the New York attack
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 2:32 pm | United Nations
The Secretary-General was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the deadly attack today in New York City, home to the United Nations Headquarters. More >>
Sustainable cities key to implement SDGs
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:57 am | United Nations
4 October 2017 – Noting the high speed of urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations development arm in the region underlined the need to keep a close watch on the provision of services, equipment, mobility, housing and ... More >>
3 million people now have access to hepatitis C cure
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:41 am | United Nations
31 October 2017 – A record 3 million people obtained treatment for hepatitis C over the past two years, and 2.8 million more people embarked on lifelong treatment for hepatitis B in 2016, the United Nations health agency reported Tuesday, the eve ... More >>
Unrest in Cameroon's Anglophone regions
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:39 am | United Nations
31 October 2017 – The United Nations refugee agency is scaling up efforts with partners to provide humanitarian assistance to thousands of Cameroonians who have fled violence in that country's Anglophone regions to south-eastern Nigeria. More >>
UN Delivers Critical Aid to Families Trapped in Damascus
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:21 am | United Nations
31 October 2017 – As part of a humanitarian aid convoy to besieged towns on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, United Nations agencies have been able to deliver desperately needed health supplies, hygiene kits and food rations for ... More >>
'Doctrines of Rejection' Must Be Met with Courage
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 11:19 am | United Nations
'Doctrines of Rejection' Must Be Met with Courage, Commitment to Solidarity And Empathy – UNESCO Chief More >>
Worrying gap between climate pledges and emissions cuts
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 10:50 am | United Nations
31 October 2017 – Pledges made under the Paris Agreement are only a third of what is required by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, pointing to the urgent need to boost efforts by both government and non-government actors, the United ... More >>
Marginalized Young Generation of Afghans Raises Its Voice
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 9:01 am | United Nations
31 October 2017 – It is “show time” on Asia Television in Western Afghanistan, as talk show guest Somaia Ramish replies to a pointed question about war and peace. More >>
Rohingya Refugees Drown as Boat Capsizes in Rough Waters
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 8:58 am | United Nations
31 October 2017 – At least four Rohingyas fleeing unrest in Myanmar drowned when a small fishing boat capsized in rough seas off the Bangladesh coast, the United Nations reported Tuesday, also warning that with thousands of refugees still heading ... More >>
