This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In Venezuela, “credible, shocking accounts of extrajudicial killings” and impunity for perpetrators, indicate that the rule of law “is virtually absent”, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday, in a call for an international inquiry into the alleged violations. Zeid […]Human rights chief calls for international probe on Venezuela, following ‘shocking accounts of extrajudicial killings’
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In Venezuela, “credible, shocking accounts of extrajudicial killings” and impunity for perpetrators, indicate that the rule of law “is virtually absent”, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday, in a call for an international inquiry into the alleged violations. Zeid […]UN Envoy ‘confident’ deal can be reached to avert further violence around key Yemeni port city
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations envoy for Yemen expressed confidence on Thursday that a solution can be found to prevent further violence in and around the port city of Hodeida. Fighting between Houthi rebels who control the city, and government forces backed by a Saudi-led military […]Strong multilateral institutions key to tackling world’s dramatic challenges, UN chief says In Moscow
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In Moscow on Thursday, Secretary-General António Guterres said multilateralism was vital to tackling climate change, terrorism and other dramatic challenges, and that the United Nations and Russia would continue working together to make global institutions stronger and better able to serve the public good. […]Myanmar: New UN envoy offers to serve ‘as a bridge’, recognizes ‘positive steps’ over Rakhine state
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Focussing on “listening to all sides” the new United Nations Special Envoy on Myanmar praised “recent positive steps” taken by the government and United Nations to try and ensure the eventual voluntary, safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees, to their homes in Rakhine […]UNIDO promotes post-harvest excellence for mangoes in the Mekong River Delta of Viet Nam
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This article is brought to you in association with UNIDO. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the People’s Committee of the Dong Thap province invited over 120 high-level participants from the public and private sector to discuss opportunities to strengthen the mango value chain, […]First-ever global conference of national counter-terrorism chiefs will strengthen cooperation, build ‘resilient’ States, says top UN official
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Heads of counter-terrorism agencies from across the world will be meeting at UN Headquarters in New York next week for the first time, to pool expertise, resources and ideas to fight back against the growing scourge of international terrorism. In an interview with UN […]Restoring government control across Central African Republic is ‘key’ to lasting peace, stability – UN envoy
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. While many positive steps have been taken in the Central African Republic (CAR), progress has been too slow and is continually under threat from “those who seek private gains through violence,” the United Nations envoy on the ground told the Security Council on Thursday, […]Peacekeeping chief highlights challenges facing UN Police
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Top cops from across the globe are meeting at United Nations Headquarters this week to chart a vision for the police components deployed to UN peacekeeping missions. They are taking part in the two-day UN Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) which aims to build […]Hungary’s laws on helping vulnerable foreigners are ‘blatantly xenophobic’: UN rights chief
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Hungarian legislation that criminalizes anyone who supports asylum seekers and other vulnerable individuals is “blatantly xenophobic”, “shameful” and “disgraceful”, the UN human rights chief said on Thursday. Commenting on the Hungarian Parliament’s decision to vote in Government proposals on Wednesday, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein […]UN chief welcomes ‘positive steps’ towards peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations has announced its readiness to support Eritrea and Ethiopia following recent peace overtures between the two neighbouring States in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia this month announced its readiness to accept and implement a 2002 border agreement that ended two years […]Good Governance in developing modern quality infrastructure systems
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) organized a panel discussion on “Good Governance in developing modern quality infrastructure systems” during the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which […]Conflict and climate change challenge sustainable development effort: UN report
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Although more people are leading better lives than a decade ago, persistent poverty and hunger, as well as rapid urbanization, are challenging global efforts to create a more just and equitable world, according to a United Nations report launched on Wednesday. The study provides […]Use space technology to build a better world for all, urges UN chief
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Not only has space exploration captured the world’s imagination, it can also help humankind address existential challenges back on earth, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, in his message to the UN’s key forum on space affairs. In a video message to […]From low-earth orbit, ‘envoys’ of humanity join UN space forum
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Floating in near zero-gravity, 400 kilometres above the Pacific Ocean and flying at over 28,000 kilometres per hour, the six crew members onboard the International Space Station (ISS) joined the key United Nations forum on outer space affairs via video link on Wednesday, to […]Siege of Syria’s eastern Ghouta ‘barbaric and medieval’, says UN Commission of Inquiry
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The siege of eastern Ghouta in war-torn Syria, which lasted more than five years, has been labelled “barbaric and medieval” — “amounting” to war crimes, and crimes against humanity, a high-level UN inquiry said on Wednesday. In a 23-page report on the siege mounted […]UN agency chiefs issue ‘call to action’ on behalf of refugee children
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Protecting refugee children is “a test of our shared humanity,” two top United Nations officials said on Wednesday. The statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) came in an editorial published […]Replacement for United States on Human Rights Council to be elected ‘as soon as possible’
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. International reaction to the United States decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council continued on Wednesday with the President of the Geneva-based assembly confirming that the election of a new Member State would take place “as soon as possible” to fill the […]Challenges remain in DPRK despite ‘slight’ improvements in health, wellbeing: UNICEF
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The health and wellbeing of women and children in North Korea has improved slightly in recent years but “urgent” challenges remain in rural areas, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said on Wednesday. Analysing information gathered from more than 8,500 households across the country, known […]New roadmap toward healthier and cleaner oceans adopted by UN Environment and European Commission
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Endorsed Content Today, UN Environment and the European Commission agreed to deepen their cooperation through the 2018 Oceans Roadmap 2.0, addressing in particular the threats of pollution and marine litter, in line with UN Environment and EC international commitments and the implementation of ocean related Sustainable Development Goals. The Roadmap 2.0 on Healthy, Productive and Resilient Oceans sees a strengthened […]UN chief hails ‘very important role’ of Human Rights Council, as US withdraws, citing alleged bias
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In response to the withdrawal of the United States on Tuesday from the United Nations body which is designed to promote and protect human rights around the globe, Secretary-General António Guterres said that he would have “much preferred” the US remain. In a statement […]UN chief calls for ‘solidarity, compassion and action’ on World Refugee Day
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. With more than 68 million people worldwide displaced due to conflict or persecution — roughly equivalent to the population of Thailand— the head of the United Nations has called for unity and solidarity as a first step to support them. The appeal by Secretary-General […]‘No steps taken’ so far to end Israel’s illegal settlement activity on Palestinian land – UN envoy
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A senior United Nations official on Tuesday urged Israel to reverse course over illegal settlement construction on occupied Palestinian land, and for both parties to return to the negotiating table in pursuit of a lasting peace deal. “The need to reverse, or at the […]Migrant children at US border have right to protection and ‘be with their families’: UNICEF chief
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Separating children from their families is in no-one’s best interest – the head of UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Tuesday – pointing to “heartbreaking” stories of infants who have been reportedly removed from their parents after entering the US from Mexico illegally. In […]If we can build the International Space Station, ‘we can do anything’ – UN Champion for Space
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. “Through that single visor, you see how fragile the Earth’s atmosphere is … it’s almost like someone put this thin film over the surface of our planet and the first time you see it, you realize that is everything that protects us from space,” […]It’s time to ‘eliminate the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence’, urges UN chief
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The effects of conflict-related sexual violence echo across generations, in the form of trauma, stigma, and unwanted pregnancy, said the UN chief on Tuesday, describing the scourge as “a threat to our collective security” and “a stain on our common humanity.” That was the […]Rise in violent conflict shows prevention ‘more necessary than ever’: UN chief
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. With the number of people killed in armed conflict rising tenfold since 2005, preventive action is “more necessary than ever,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday. The UN chief was speaking to journalists in Norway, where he is attending an annual retreat […]Nearly three million more displaced year-on-year, warns refugee agency chief, but solutions are within reach
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The number of people forced to flee their homes last year rose by nearly three million to 68.5 million, the head of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday, warning that the world’s displacement hotspots “are becoming hotter”. Citing ongoing, protracted violence around the […]Hundreds of thousands of lives still lost each year to small arms, UN conference hears
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Government representatives are meeting at United Nations Headquarters to review global action to address the illegal flow of revolvers, pistols, assault rifles, machine guns and other similar weapons. These small arms and light weapons, which end up on battlefields or urban streets and elsewhere, […]‘Worst devastation I have seen,’ says UN refugee envoy Angelina Jolie, as she visits West Mosul
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. After visiting the shattered streets of West Mosul over the weekend, the long-standing United Nations Refugee Agency envoy, Angelina Jolie, said that she had never seen such devastation, in her 17-years of working in the field. Mosul was liberated by an Iraqi government-led coalition […]UN mobilizes in Rohingya camps to support babies born of rape; young mothers face stigma
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Despite challenges brought on by the arrival of the monsoon season this month, United Nations agencies in Bangladesh continue to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees, including thousands of victims of sexual violence. Members of the mainly-Muslim minority community began fleeing Myanmar’s Rakhine state […]For video game addiction, now read official ‘gaming disorder’: World Health Organization
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN health agency has for the first time, tagged compulsive video gaming as a mental health condition in its updated classification manual, released on Monday. “For gaming disorder to be diagnosed, the behavior pattern must be of sufficient severity to result in significant […]UN rights chief slams ‘unconscionable’ US border policy of separating migrant children from parents
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. As part of his final global update, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday voiced his deep concern over recently-adopted United States border protection policies that have seen hundreds of migrant children forcibly separated from their parents. “In the past six weeks, nearly […]FROM THE FIELD: Rohingya babies conceived out of ‘incomprehensible brutality’
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A photojournalist has been talking of the “incomprehensible brutality” described to him by Rohingya refugees who are carrying babies after being raped. Brian Sokol travelled with the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, to Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh to interview and photograph Rohingya refugee women who […]
