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Regulation Can Accelerate Broadband Roll-Out - UN Report
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 1:22 pm | United Nations
Fixed broadband subscriptions have more than doubled over the past five years to reach an estimated 591 million people across the world, the United Nations telecommunications agency said in a new report today, highlighting the importance of national regulation ... More >>
Cambodia Needs More Economic Transparency
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 1:10 pm | United Nations
An independent United Nations human rights expert has urged the Cambodian Government to act with more transparency when dealing with economic and other land concessions, and to make the process more inclusive for the individuals and communities affected. More >>
Iraq Making Progress on Path to Stability
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:57 am | United Nations
Despite some predictions in the wake of the United States troop withdrawal from Iraq, the Middle Eastern country is making progress on its path to stability, according to the United Nations envoy there. More >>
Countries Reaffirm Their Commitment to Ban Nuclear Testing
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:56 am | United Nations
Meeting in Vienna today, members of the United Nations-backed treaty to ban nuclear testing reiterated their commitment to seek a safer world without nuclear weapons. More >>
UN Urges Greater Protection of Civilians in Yemen
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:54 am | United Nations
The use of the heavy weaponry, landmines and detonating unexploded ordnance in Yemen have claimed the lives of 27 children and maimed 32 others so far this year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today, urging all parties to the conflict ... More >>
UN Calls for Greater Investment in Afghanistan
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:52 am | United Nations
The top United Nations humanitarian official today reaffirmed the Organization’s continued support for Afghanistan and "http://unama.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1741&ctl=Details&mid=1882&ItemID=16909" >stressed the need for increased investment in programmes that expand sources of ... More >>
Guidelines to Protect Rights to Land, Fisheries And Forests
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:28 am | United Nations
A United Nations-backed committee today endorsed a set of far-reaching global guidelines to help governments protect the rights of people, especially the poor, to own or access land, forests and fisheries. “Giving poor and vulnerable people secure and ... More >>
Concern Over Human Rights Situation in Eastern DR Congo
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:27 am | United Nations
A senior United Nations official today voiced concern over the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has experienced a recent upsurge in violence. “The human rights situation in the DRC is of grave concern,” ... More >>
South Sudan Must Sustain Efforts to Protect Human Rights
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:24 am | United Nations
Welcoming South Sudan’s commitment to human rights, a top United Nations official today encouraged the country on its “very long and difficult path to peace, prosperity and a full realization of human rights,” and stressed the importance of addressing ... More >>
UN Urges Islamic Nations to Integrate Ancient Principles
Saturday, 12 May 2012, 10:23 am | United Nations
Addressing a first-of-its-kind meeting on refugees in the Muslim world, the top United Nations refugee official today "http://www.unhcr.org/4fad0d7a9html" >urged Islamic nations to take long-standing principles of providing asylum and enshrine ... More >>
Countries Extend Negotiations on Rio+20 Outcome Document
Sunday, 6 May 2012, 11:34 am | United Nations
Representatives from governments negotiating the outcome document for the UN Sustainable Development Conference today agreed to add five more days of deliberations to bridge differences keeping them from making further progress in negotiations. More >>
Buddhist Teachings Offer Insights Into Sustainable Future
Sunday, 6 May 2012, 9:34 am | United Nations
The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve the condition of the planet and lead the way to a more sustainable future, Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day. More >>
More Robust Measures Needed To Tackle Indigenous Issues
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 4:02 pm | United Nations
The United States needs to adopt more robust measures to address the issues affecting its indigenous peoples, an independent United Nations expert said today, stressing that such policies must be developed in partnership with Native American, Alaskan ... More >>
President Calls for Inclusive Economies in Arab World
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 3:59 pm | United Nations
New York, May 4 2012 2:10PM The Arab world faces the challenge of building inclusive economies, the President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, has said, stressing that this can only be achieved by ensuring that governments are accountable ... More >>
Danish National to Lead Peacebuilding Efforts in Sierra
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 3:58 pm | United Nations
Danish National Appointed to Lead UN Peacebuilding Efforts in Sierra Leone New York, May 4 2012 2:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Jens Anders Toyberg-Frandzen of Denmark to spearhead United Nations efforts to assist Sierra Leone in consolidating ... More >>
UN human rights expert appalled by Israeli prison violations
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 1:09 pm | United Nations
An independent United Nations expert today said he was appalled by the ongoing human rights violations in Israeli prisons amid a wave of hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners. More >>
UN envoy urges Israel to preserve health of hunger strikers
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 1:07 pm | United Nations
UN envoy urges Israel to preserve health of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike [Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. UN Photo/Devra Berkowitz] More >>
Ban Calls for Investment in Women and Children's Health
Sunday, 29 April 2012, 2:29 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on India to lead the way in improving health services for women and children, stressing that addressing this issue is a crucial investment in the future of the South Asian nation. More >>
Green Economy Needs Better Safety Standards for Workers
Sunday, 29 April 2012, 10:58 am | United Nations
Protecting the safety and health of workers must be part of transitioning into a green economy, the UN stressed today, warning that while sustainable jobs may create new employment opportunities, they may also present unforeseen risks for individuals. More >>
Concern About Safety of Chinese Activist And His Family
Saturday, 28 April 2012, 3:40 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 27 2012 7:10PM The United Nations human rights chief today voiced concern about the welfare of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, and the safety of his family members, following his reported escape from house arrest. More >>
