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Bosnian Leaders Must ‘Seize this Moment’
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:47 am | United Nations
With reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina blocked for over a year and agreements with the European Union (EU) on the table, the country’s leaders must “seize this moment” for progress, the United Nations envoy to the country told the Security ... More >>
Brit Next UN Envoy on Mid East Peace
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:46 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed the United Kingdom’s Michael Williams, a long-time United Nations staffer and foreign policy adviser, to the post of Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. More >>
Concern at Escalating Violence in Gaza
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:45 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued a fresh call to Palestinian leaders to bring an end to the factional fighting engulfing the Gaza Strip, voicing “profound concern” at the latest violence, which has caused the deaths of several dozen people ... More >>
Despite Record Cereal Crop Some Struggle
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:45 am | United Nations
Although global cereal production is expected to reach record levels this year, at least 33 countries are forecast to face serious difficulties, largely because of conflict, economic struggles or bad weather, the United Nations Food and Agriculture ... More >>
Violence Continues to Hamper Darfur Aid
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:44 am | United Nations
Although many humanitarian activities, including a successful polio vaccination campaign, are currently being carried out in Sudan’s Darfur region, violence continues to threaten the operations, according to the United Nations Mission in Sudan ( UNMIS ... More >>
UN HQ Refurbishment to Meet Green Std
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 12:39 am | United Nations
The senior United Nations management official today said a planned $1.9 billion refurbishment of the Organization’s dilapidated Headquarters complex will aim to meet or even exceed environmental standards. More >>
Unified Korean Peninsula Achievable
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 12:08 am | United Nations
The dream of a reunified Korean Peninsula will come true, if the international community works in concert and all sides are willing to put aside their Cold War tensions, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a speech pledging renewed United Nations commitment ... More >>
Refugee Agency Campaign in Canada
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 5:12 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency is running a provocative international advertising campaign that employs shock tactics to raise awareness about its work and drum up public support for those who have been forced to flee their homes. More >>
Turkmenistan Youths' Child Rights Films
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 3:49 pm | United Nations
Young people in Turkmenistan are using their creativity to produce short video films on children's rights thanks to an initiative cosponsored by the country's Government and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). More >>
Time for SC Action on Lebanese Tribunal
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 10:33 am | United Nations
The Security Council should “take necessary action” to ratify the planned special tribunal to try the suspected killers of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri because the country’s own efforts to resolve its political impasse on the issue ... More >>
Foster Genocide Prevention, Rememberance
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 9:42 am | United Nations
United Nations information staff from around the Western Hemisphere are spending this week exploring the Holocaust and ways that public outreach can prevent future genocides. More >>
Appeals for C Africa Logistics Needs
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 9:40 am | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme ( WFP ) today made an urgent appeal for $3.5 million for transport and storage needs in the Central African Republic (CAR), in order to feed at least 230,000 people affected by recent violence and displacement. More >>
Call for Health Legacy for Women, Africa
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 9:39 am | United Nations
The chief of the United Nations World Health Organization ( WHO ) today called on global leaders to build a “health legacy” for women and the people of Africa, as she addressed the annual policy meeting of the body in Geneva Switzerland. More >>
Iraq: Murder of Journalists Condemned
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 9:38 am | United Nations
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) has condemned the murder of three journalists and their driver earlier this month in northern Iraq, as well as a separate deadly attack on a radio station ... More >>
Madagascar: Appeal Doubled
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 12:06 am | United Nations
The United Nations relief arm today more than doubled the appeal it launched just two months ago to help Madagascar as the country tries to recover and rebuild its agriculture after a series of deadly recent cyclones and tropical storms since December. More >>
Examining Disability, Family Support
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 12:05 am | United Nations
Families of persons with disabilities should be equipped with the resources to provide adequate care and avoid institutionalization, several experts said at a panel discussion today at the United Nations. More >>
Indigenous Forum Tackles Land, Resources
Monday, 14 May 2007, 5:06 pm | United Nations
More than 1,000 indigenous representatives from all regions of the world are gathering at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the two-week session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to focus on issues related to lands, territories and natural ... More >>
Mogadishu: Emergency Relief Coordinator Urges Aid
Monday, 14 May 2007, 11:04 am | United Nations
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today became the highest-ranking UN official to visit Somalia's capital Mogadishu since the early 1990s, and amid continued violence called for increased relief aid to civilians there. More >>
Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates $1 Million To UN
Monday, 14 May 2007, 9:46 am | United Nations
Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates $1 Million To UN And Other Groups Working In Darfur New York, May 11 2007 9:00AM United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie and actor Brad Pitt have donated $1 million towards ... More >>
Wall In The Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sunday, 13 May 2007, 9:38 pm | United Nations
Experts Appointed By The Secretary-General To The Board Of The United Nations Register Of Damage Caused By The Construction Of The Wall In The Occupied Palestinian Territory More >>
