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Security Council Discusses Challenges Facing UN Peace Ops
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:27 pm | United Nations
The challenges facing United Nations ‘blue helmets’ as they seek to keep the peace and protect civilians in some of the world’s most troubled places were highlighted today, as several of the world body’s top commanders took the floor during a Security ... More >>
Security Council Discusses Challenges Facing UN Peace Ops
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:25 pm | United Nations
The challenges facing United Nations ‘blue helmets’ as they seek to keep the peace and protect civilians in some of the world’s most troubled places were highlighted today, as several of the world body’s top commanders took the floor during a Security ... More >>
Secretary-General Welcomes National Dialogue In Lebanon
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:23 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes the resumption of the National Dialogue between political leaders in Lebanon, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said today. More >>
Rio+20: At Downtown Gathering, Citizens Voice Concerns
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:19 pm | United Nations
Thousands of citizens and members of civil society organizations from around the world have been gathering in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to voice their concerns on the issues being discussed at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development ... More >>
Rio+20: UN Conference On Sustainable Development Kicks Off
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:16 pm | United Nations
More than 100 Heads of State and government today gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the start of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), which seeks to shape new policies to promote global prosperity, reduce poverty and ... More >>
“Appalling” Human Rights Record Of Leaders Of M23 Mutineers
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 5:02 pm | United Nations
Citing “Appalling” Human Rights Record Of Leaders Of M23 Mutineers In DR Congo, Pillay Fears Further Abuses More >>
UN Says Suffering Of Syrian Civilians Getting Worse
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:51 pm | United Nations
The suffering of the Syrian people is getting worse amid escalating violence in the country, the head of the United Nations mission there said today, just days after his observers came under direct attack resulting in the suspension of their monitoring ... More >>
2012 Trafficking In Persons Report
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:36 pm | United Nations
Special Briefing Luis CdeBacaAmbassador-at-Large, Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Via Teleconference Washington, DC June 19, 2012 More >>
Egypt: Ban Call For Early Handover To Civilian Authority
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:31 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced his strong support for Egypt’s transition to fully meet the legitimate expectations of its people and looks forward to the early handover of full authority to a civilian government, a top United Nations official ... More >>
UN Flying In Emergency Aid For Refugees In South Sudan
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:29 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency said today it has started a new emergency aid airlift for refugees in South Sudan who have fled conflict and related food shortages in neighbouring Sudan. More >>
UN Responds To Humanitarian Needs In Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:27 pm | United Nations
United Nations relief agencies are responding to the humanitarian situation in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state, in the wake of violence there which had displaced thousands of people. More >>
UN Rights Chief Concerned Over Congo Civilian Safety
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:21 pm | United Nations
The United Nations human rights chief today expressed deep concern over the safety of civilians living in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as fighting continues between the DRC national army and the M23 movement, an armed group led ... More >>
Security Council Welcomes Resumption Of Talks In Sudan
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:20 pm | United Nations
Noting a reduction in violence in the shared border area between Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council has welcomed the resumption of negotiations between the two countries – while, at the same time, voicing concern over the implementation ... More >>
UN Seeks $1.6 Billion For Crisis-Hit Sahel Region
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:17 pm | United Nations
UN And Partners Seek $1.6 Billion For Crisis-Hit Sahel Region In West Africa More >>
Report Shows Record 800,000 People Became Refugees in 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 5:16 pm | United Nations
Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations refugee agency reported today that a record 800,000 people were forced to flee across borders last year, more than at any time since 2000. More >>
UN And Partners Plan To Achieve Sustainable Cities
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 5:13 pm | United Nations
The United Nations and its partners today unveiled a new initiative to achieve sustainable urban development by promoting the efficient use of energy, water and other resources, lowering pollution levels and reducing infrastructure costs in cities. More >>
Egypt: UN Project To Boost Food Security And Nutrition
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 4:46 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today announced a new project designed to boost food security and nutrition of women and young people in Egypt by increasing food production, education and capacity-building. More >>
Sustainable Forests Key To Meet Development Goals – UN
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 4:43 pm | United Nations
The world's forests have a major role to play in the transition to a greener economy, but governments need to do more to ensure they are sustainably managed, according to a new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), ... More >>
UN: Libyan Authorities Must Address Root Causes Of Conflict
Monday, 18 June 2012, 4:46 pm | United Nations
The top United Nations envoy in Libya has voiced his concern at renewed fighting in several localities that has led to a number of deaths, injuries and displacement, and called on the authorities to address the causes of the conflicts and protect ... More >>
Head Of UN Mission Appeals For Release Of Syria Civlians
Monday, 18 June 2012, 4:34 pm | United Nations
The chief United Nations observer in Syria has appealed to the parties to enable civilians trapped by the escalating violence to leave conflict zones. More >>
