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Human Rights Council Agrees to Details
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 2:21 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Human Rights Council wrapped up its fifth session today by agreeing to a package of new measures that includes how the “universal periodic review” mechanism – which allows the human rights records of every country to be scrutinized ... More >>
United States Official Chosen
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 1:05 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced today that James G. Butler of the United States has been appointed Deputy Director-General of the Rome-based anti-hunger agency. More >>
UNESCO Adds 38 Items to Global Register
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 1:04 pm | United Nations
The world’s first feature-length film, the family archives of the Swedish industrialist and philanthropist Alfred Nobel and the proceedings of the trials of South African anti-apartheid figures such as Nelson Mandela are among 38 items of documentary heritage ... More >>
Security Council Discusses Elections
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 1:02 pm | United Nations
The Security Council delegation visiting Africa wrapped up its visit today to Côte d’Ivoire, where the role of the United Nations in staging elections scheduled for later this year was the focus of discussions with the leaders of the divided West ... More >>
UN Report Spotlights Challenges
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 11:45 am | United Nations
As the proportion of older persons continues to increase at unprecedented rates worldwide, countries will need to examine and adapt national policies, particularly those relating to pension systems and health care, according to a new United Nations report launched ... More >>
Iraq Crisis Spurs Refugee Number Rise
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 11:36 am | United Nations
The number of refugees worldwide has risen for the first time in five years, largely because of the crisis engulfing Iraq, while the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has nearly doubled as well, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ... More >>
Secretary-General Welcomes Monitoring
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 11:35 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the beginning of the second stage of monitoring by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) of Maoist army personnel to ensure that no minors are serving. More >>
Bombing In Beirut Investigated
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 11:22 am | United Nations
The Security Council has asked the independent commission charged with investigating the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri and other killings to help the country’s authorities probe last week’s murder of the lawmaker Walid ... More >>
Ban Discusses Palestinian Crisis
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 10:31 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern today about the continuing humanitarian problems in the Gaza Strip as he held talks by telephone with Middle East leaders about the ongoing crisis in the region. More >>
UNESCO Condemns Murder of Journalist
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 10:30 am | United Nations
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom worldwide has condemned the murder of Iraqi journalist Sahar Hussein Ali al-Haydari, whose murder follows those of two female Afghan journalists in recent weeks. More >>
UN-Led Talks on Western Sahara Conclude
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 10:28 am | United Nations
United Nations-sponsored talks on Western Sahara with representatives of the parties – Morocco and the Frente Polisario – along with neighbours Algeria and Mauritania – are set to conclude today outside New York, according to the world body’s spokesperson. More >>
Afghan Children Caught in Crossfire
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 10:20 am | United Nations
Concerned about the increasing number of children killed in Afghanistan, the United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict today urged all sides to take the necessary steps to protect the country’s young people amid the worsening security situation. More >>
Ambassador Lucy Liu Urges Protection
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 10:00 am | United Nations
Having recently returned from a visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ambassador Lucy Liu called on the nation’s Government to bolster its efforts to protect women and children caught ... More >>
Ban Ki-Moon to Hold Talks
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 9:53 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel to Washington tomorrow to hold talks with leaders of the United States Congress on “issues of mutual interest” to the world body and the US, including the Middle East and Sudan. More >>
Expert Calls for Penalties to Cease
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 9:53 am | United Nations
Citing Iraq’s “procedurally flawed legal processes,” the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers today called on the country to halt the application of the death penalty. More >>
UNESCO Chief Condemns Murder
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 9:50 am | United Nations
Condemning the recent murder of Congolese radio journalist Serge Maheshe, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to ensure ... More >>
Young Afghan Children Forced to Work
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 1:23 pm | United Nations
Poverty, lack of educational opportunities and the demand for cheap labour are helping to fuel the prevalence of child labour across Afghanistan, the United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ) warned today. More >>
UN Official Urges All States to Sign
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 1:22 pm | United Nations
Urging all Member States to become a party to a new international treaty which aims to prevent acts of nuclear terrorism, bring perpetrators to justice and promote cooperation among countries, a senior United Nations official today called for more vigilance ... More >>
Security In South Darfur Town Shows No Improvement
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 10:32 am | United Nations
The security situation in the southern Darfur town of Gereida has not improved and militia attacks against civilians, especially women, are continuing, the United Nations Mission in Sudan UNMIS said today after wrapping up a four-day visit to the town. More >>
West Bank Warehouse Attacked
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 10:31 am | United Nations
As UN Aid Efforts In Gaza Return To Earlier Strength, West Bank Warehouse Is Attacked More >>
