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UNICef: Tackle deadly diseases for world’s poorest children

Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:30 pm | United Nations

NEW YORK, 8 June 2012 – A new report from UNICEF focuses on the huge potential to narrow the child survival gap between the richest and the poorest by focusing on pneumonia and diarrhoea – the two primary killers of children under the age ... More >>

UN Genocide Tribunal Transfers Former Rwandan Official

Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:28 pm | United Nations

The United Nations tribunal trying key suspects implicated in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, has transferred to Rwandan authorities the case of Bernard Munyagishari, a former Government official charged with crimes against humanity. More >>

Ban To Explore A ‘Variety Of Options’ For Way Ahead In Syria

Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:23 pm | United Nations

At Security Council’s Request, Ban To Explore A ‘Variety Of Options’ For Way Ahead In Syria More >>

Malaysia: UN Calls For Free & Fair Elections

Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:20 pm | United Nations

Malaysia: UN rights experts call for the protection of NGOs working for free and fair elections More >>

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights On Syria

Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:18 pm | United Nations

The High Commissioner is currently on mission and has asked that I deliver this statement on her behalf. More >>

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Pakistan

Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:07 pm | United Nations

Opening remarks by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay at a press conference during her mission to Pakistan More >>

UN expert calls for the release of two Palestinian prisoners

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 4:35 pm | United Nations

Israel: UN expert calls for the release of two Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike detained without charges More >>

Serbian Minister to Serve as President of 67th Session

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 4:05 pm | United Nations

New York, Jun 8 2012 12:10PM The United Nations General Assembly today elected Serbia’s Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic as the President of the upcoming 67th session of the Assembly. In the meeting to vote on the President-elect this morning, a total of ... More >>

UN Agency Assists Civilians Fleeing Violence in Dr Congo

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 4:04 pm | United Nations

New York, Jun 8 2012 11:10AM The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today stressed the need for sufficient resources as it strives to meet the needs of a growing number of people displaced by violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ... More >>

French President Calls for Action Ahead of Rio+20 Conference

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 4:01 pm | United Nations

New York, Jun 8 2012 6:10PM French President Francois Hollande today spoke of the need for urgent action on sustainable development issues ahead of a major United Nations conference in Brazil later this month. More >>

UN Condemns Attack That Killed Seven Peacekeepers

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 3:58 pm | United Nations

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire, Bert Koenders, has strongly condemned a deadly ambush carried out today in the western part of the country which claimed the lives of seven ‘blue helmets.’ More >>

UN Observers Reach Reported Location of Massacre in Syria

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 3:52 pm | United Nations

New York, Jun 8 2012 5:10PM After earlier obstructions, UN observers today reached the Syrian village of Mazraat al-Qubeir, where a massacre of civilians reportedly took place on Thursday. More >>

Meeting with Iran Over Nuclear Programme ‘Disappointing’

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 3:51 pm | United Nations

The United Nations atomic watchdog said that no progress was made today during a meeting with Iranian officials on how to resolve outstanding issues relating to the country’s nuclear programme, calling the talks “disappointing.” More >>

UN Independent Expert Deeply Concerned Over Hunger Strikers

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 8:42 am | United Nations

An independent United Nations human rights expert today expressed deep concern over the fate of two Palestinian prisoners detained without charges by Israel, and called for their immediate release. “These individuals are protesting against their detention ... More >>

Ban Urges Countries to Protect Marine Environment

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 8:32 am | United Nations

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to boost their efforts to protect the world’s oceans, which are threatened by overfishing, toxic waste, and climate change. More >>

Prevention Can Save the Lives of Over Two Million Children

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 8:30 am | United Nations

Jun 8 2012 12:10PM Preventing and treating pneumonia and diarrhoea – the two leading causes of death among children under five – can help save the lives of more than two million children, according to a report released today by the United Nations ... More >>

CHRI Urges Action To Ensure Protection for Asma Jahangir

Friday, 8 June 2012, 4:07 pm | United Nations

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative is gravely concerned about threats to the eminent Pakistani lawyer and human rights defender Asma Jahangir. CHRI calls on the Government of Pakistan to ensure the safety of Ms. Jahangir. We also urge the Secretary-General ... More >>