This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Friday expressed his grave concern for thousands of civilians caught up in an escalation of fighting across southwestern Syria, close to the border with Jordan. In a statement released by his Spokesman, António Guterres, said that an uptick in conflict […]UN chief calls for ‘immediate end’ to escalation of fighting in southwestern Syria, as thousands are displaced
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Friday expressed his grave concern for thousands of civilians caught up in an escalation of fighting across southwestern Syria, close to the border with Jordan. In a statement released by his Spokesman, António Guterres, said that an uptick in conflict […]US migrant children policy reversal, still ‘fails’ thousands of detained youngsters: UN rights experts
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United States government decision to end its border policy of forcibly separating migrant children from their parents, does not help thousands of youngsters already in detention, who should be released and reunited with their families, a group of UN rights experts said on […]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. […]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 […]Conflict and climate change challenge sustainable development effort: UN report
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Replacement for United States on Human Rights Council to be elected ‘as soon as possible’
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 […]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
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 […]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
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 […]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 […]UN chief condemns suspected Boko Haram attacks targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Saturday’s attacks in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations. According to media reports, blasts killed dozens of people in the Damboa Local Government area of Borno State. “The Secretary-General stresses that attacks targeting […]Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban; UN urges both sides to work towards lasting peace
June 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an outpouring of support for the truce from war-weary people all across the country. “The Secretary-General urges the Taliban to […]‘True’ peace, requires standing up for human rights, says UN chief Guterres
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Achieving peace involves more than “laying down weapons”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, calling for intensified efforts to address the root causes of conflict. In a message marking the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, observed annually on 21 […]‘Much more’ can be done to raise awareness about the plight of persons with albinism: UN chief
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. On the international day to raise awareness on albinism – a rare genetic condition that results in the lack of melanin in the body – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater solidarity with people living with albinism, so they can live […]US-North Korea summit ‘an important milestone’ towards denuclearization, says Guterres
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Tuesday’s historic summit between the leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been hailed as “an important milestone” by the UN Secretary-General. US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un concluded their meeting in Singapore by signing […]Everyone has ‘a moral imperative’ to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities, says UN chief
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Cementing and protecting the rights of around 1.5 billion people around the world in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a “moral imperative” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. He was addressing a conference of signatories to the Convention at […]UN chief welcomes resolution to 27-year-old disagreement over renaming the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations has welcomed Tuesday’s announcement by the leaders of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) that 27 years after the dispute began, they have reached a mutual agreement over a new name for the Republic. Following the announcement by the […]Prevention is key to ‘breaking the cycle of HIV transmission’, UN chief tells General Assembly
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. This year’s United Nations annual debate over how best to battle HIV and AIDS heard that while progress had been made, it remains “uneven and fragile” with many hurdles still to come. “The world is making good progress towards ending the AIDS epidemic by […]UN chief welcomes formation of unity government in Madagascar
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the formation on Monday of a government of national unity in Madagascar led by a non-partisan Prime Minister, as requested by the nation’s leading constitutional court. According to media reports, the court ordered President Hery Rajaonarimampianina to […]India-UN fund gets 22 development projects off the ground in first year
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. An India-United Nations fund aimed at supporting sustainable development for low-income nations marked its first anniversary on Friday, with 22 projects having already been approved in 25 partner countries. “The Fund’s focus on supporting people in least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing […]‘We face a global emergency’ over oceans: UN chief sounds the alarm at G7 Summit event
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Unless there is a change of course, the amount of plastic waste in the world’s oceans will outweigh the fish that live in them, by 2050, said the United Nations Secretary-General on Saturday, declaring that the world now faces a “global emergency” over the […]Syria: Guterres concerned over reported attacks in Idlib, calls for ‘full investigation’
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over airstrikes that reportedly targeted a village in northern Idlib last week, killing dozens – including children. “He calls for a full investigation into the attacks, especially allegations that there was also a second strike targeting first responders, to establish […]US-North Korea summit in Singapore ‘a promising development’ says Guterres
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The summit that is due to begin shortly between the leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “a promising development for global peace and security,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday. US President Donald Trump and his […]UN chief welcomes Taliban’s temporary truce announcement, encourages all parties to embrace ‘Afghan-owned peace’
June 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the Taliban’s announcement of a three-day partial ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, urging all parties concerned “to seize this opportunity and embrace an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.” This follows the recent announcement by the Afghan […]Businesses, governments and consumers to implement a more climate-friendly approach to #BeatPlasticPollution on World Environment Day 2018
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Everyone addressed plastic pollution yesterday celebrating the UN World Environment Day which this year is hosted in New Delhi, India. The global campaign of the U.N. to create awareness and urge companies, NGO’s, communities and governments to tackle this heavy burden was highlighted on June 5 with the launch of a report from UN Environment. […]Europe should make voice ‘more heard’ in today’s ‘dangerous world,’ says UN chief
May 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In an increasingly dangerous world, the European Union (EU) need to make its voice “more and more heard” as a “central pillar” of multilateralism, said the United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday. Speaking in the heart of the EU, in Brussels, António Guterres told […]Migration crisis update: lack of solidarity not only among EU leaders but also EU officials
December 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was two days ago, on the anniversary of the International migration day, when the United Nations urged everyone to contribute to make migration safer in the world. The EU leaders gathered on December 14-15 in Brussels to discuss among others how to tackle refugee crisis. The key point which created disagreements was the letter from the […]Two major EU projects falter; the Schengen Agreement now freezes and Eurozone fails to resolve the Greek enigma
September 17, 2015 by 2 Comments
The usually so cool north Europeans seem to have lost their composure when the first waves of refugees and immigrants reached their borders. Germany and Austria within a few days made full immigration policy u-turns and finally closed their borders. Both Chancellors, Angela Merkel in Berlin and Werner Faymann in Vienna, said last week they […]
