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Global Landmarks Light Up For World Diabetes Day
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:47 am | United Nations
Over 200 of the world's most famous landmarks, including New York's Empire State Building and the Sydney Opera House, are lit up in blue today to mark the first United Nations World Diabetes Day which aims to raise awareness about this growing epidemic. More >>
Annual Christmas Fund-Caising Campaign Launched
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:47 am | United Nations
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it hopes this year's Star Appeal can surpass the record total of $560,000 that was raised last year. Members of the public can donate to the appeal through a special link on the agency's website. More >>
3rd Witness In Kosovo Trial Faces Tribunal Charges
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:46 am | United Nations
A witness who failed to appear before the United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia during the trial of the former prime minister of Kosovo has been arrested on contempt of court charges. More >>
UNESCO Chief On The Murder Of Nepalese Journalist
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:46 am | United Nations
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with monitoring press freedom worldwide has condemned the murder of Nepalese journalist Birendra Shah, voicing grave concern about reports of a growing campaign of intimidation of media professionals. More >>
UNHCR Signs Cooperation Deal With OAS
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:45 am | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency today signed a cooperation agreement with the 35-member Organization of American States (OAS) so that it can strengthen its programmes across the region to assist refugees, asylum-seekers, the stateless and internally displaced ... More >>
Strengthening Liberia's Juvenile Justice System -
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:45 am | United Nations
Liberia's juvenile justice system, which like most institutions in the country suffered significantly during the country's brutal 14-year civil war, needs to be strengthened to ensure that the legal rights of children are upheld, the United Nations said today ... More >>
Academia's Role In Economic Development Heralded
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:24 pm | United Nations
In a message delivered on his behalf to the symposium, held at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Ban said he was greatly encouraged by the Africa Series initiative and its potential to produce "new and innovative ideas" for how the UN and the wider ... More >>
Nigerian Anti-Corruption Drive Sets An Example
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:24 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations anti-crime agency today praised the efforts of Nigeria to bring about what he called a "climate change" in attitudes and actions about corruption in a country that has long suffered from the ruinous effects of the practice. More >>
People Of Faith & Support In Climate Change Battle
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:23 pm | United Nations
In a message delivered on his behalf to the annual United Nations Orthodox Prayer Service in New York, Mr. Ban said slowing or even reversing the existing trends of global warming is "the defining challenge of our ages." More >>
Positive Moves In Ugandan Peace Process - UN
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:22 pm | United Nations
In a press statement read out by Ambassador Marty Natalegawa of Indonesia, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month, the 15-member body said it was encouraged by recent progress and the resulting improved humanitarian and security ... More >>
Killer Of Two UN Observers In DR Congo Convicted
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:19 pm | United Nations
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today welcomed the conviction and sentencing of a former rebel militia member over the murder of two UN observers in the northeast of the country in 2003. More >>
Internet Access For The Next Billion People - UN
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:12 pm | United Nations
"For many countries, especially developing countries, access is the single most important issue," the Forum's Executive Coordinator Markus Kummer said. "The task is now to bring the next billion to the 'Net." More >>
Ethiopia, Eritrea Urged To Resolve Boundary Issue
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:07 pm | United Nations
The Security Council today urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to implement without delay a 2002 ruling on the delimitation of their common border, stressing the need for the two African neighbours to settle their disagreements peacefully. More >>
UN Urges More Support For Global Refugee Ops
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:06 pm | United Nations
Erika Feller, UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, particularly highlighted the needs of the more than 4.4 million Iraqis that have left their homes, which she described as "probably the biggest refugee problem we have at the current time." More >>
UN And AU Envoys Head To Eritrea For Talks
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:06 pm | United Nations
The United Nations and African Union envoys tasked with spearheading the peace process in Darfur are meeting tomorrow with countries in the region to discuss the progress made so far and how to chart a way forward. More >>
Sudanese Outbreak Of Rift Valley Fever -- UN
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 10:18 am | United Nations
The United Nations agricultural agency has sent a senior animal health expert to Sudan to advise the country's Government on prevention and control measures to deal with a deadly outbreak of the viral haemorrhagic disease known as Rift Valley Fever ... More >>
UN Tourism Body Builds Support On Climate Change
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 9:34 am | United Nations
The so-called Davos Declaration, reached last month in the Swiss town of the same name, urges the tourism industry to "rapidly respond to climate change, within the evolving UN framework, if it is to grow in a sustainable manner." More >>
Thousands Of Mauritanians To Return Home
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 9:34 am | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency has signed an accord with Mauritania and Senegal that will allow an estimated 24,000 Mauritanians living in northern Senegal to return home and reintegrate into their former communities. More >>
Greater Protection For Civilians Affected By War
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 9:33 am | United Nations
"In conflicts around the world, civilians continue to be killed, maimed, raped, displaced and unable to meet their basic needs," Mr. Ban writes in his latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. More >>
Fresh Skirmishes Force Thousands To Flee N. Kivu
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 9:32 am | United Nations
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) does not believe the camps themselves were targeted. However, panic spread among the displaced following this morning's skirmishes in the hills surrounding the camps, causing 30,000 of the camps' residents ... More >>
