General Debate kicks off, peacekeeping, human rights for all and South-Sudan
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:29 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): On the occasion of the 73rd General Assembly, the UN is hosting a plethora of events with some of the world’s most prominent leaders and experts, to set the pace on dozens of critical global topics. To help you navigate and make sure you don’t miss out on anything important, here’s the second of our daily UN News guides to what’s going on.
'Humanity cries for justice', ICC President says, underscoring importance of Criminal Court
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:23 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): Amidst a slew of high-level events at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) underscored in an interview with UN News that “humanity cries for justice,” and that “no country can do it alone.”
Private business must be a ‘driving force’ for securing peace, curbing climate change: Guterres
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:20 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The rate of sustainable development is “too slow” and private business has a major role to play in speeding it up, while also slowing the runaway pace of climate change that threatens the entire world with catastrophe, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Monday.
At UN, countries pledge to be guided by Mandela’s legacy in working for a better world
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:16 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday honoured Nelson Mandela with a pledge to build a just, peaceful and prosperous world and to revive the values for which the former South African President and anti-apartheid campaigner stood.
Yemen: Amid major roadblocks, an ‘unprecedented’ response to an unprecedented tragedy
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): Despite continuing challenges in Yemen, the United Nations and partners have provided a robust humanitarian response to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, thanks to major donor support. However, as the situation continues to worsen for civilians across the country, aid agencies warned on Monday that international aid efforts must be sustained to avoid a major catastrophe and called for a political end to the conflict.
Youth2030: UN chief launches bold new strategy for young people ‘to lead’
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General launched a new partnership strategy with the world’s 1.8 billion young people on Monday, to help put “their ideas into action”.
Maldives: UN hails peaceful elections, as opposition wins out
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:59 am
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): The United Nations on Monday commended “the commitment” to democracy in the Indian Ocean republic by voters in the Maldives, after opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih defeated incumbent Abdulla Yameen in Sunday’s presidential elections.
Global spotlight on world drug problem ‘is personal’ for many families, says UN chief
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations focused a global spotlight on the world-wide drug problem during a high-level counter-narcotics event on Monday in which Secretary-General António Guterres flagged that this “is personal.”
Yemen: Tackling the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): With three-quarters of the population requiring some form of basic assistance to survive, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, now in its fourth year, has reached unprecedented levels of need. On Monday, ahead of the United Nation’s 73rd General Assembly high-level debate, a special event will focus on the humanitarian response across the country, its major achievements and its daily challenges, in an attempt to galvanize more international support.
UN News Daily #UNGA Guide: Mandela Peace Summit, Global Goals, Youth and Yemen
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:41 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): As the United Nations enters its biggest weeks of the year with a plethora of events, speakers and leaders’ meetings, UN News will be preparing a daily guide to help you navigate what’s going on and keep abreast of the world-changing decisions that are made in the hallways of UN headquarters in New York.
Financing the 2030 Agenda: What is it and why is it important?
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:36 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): António Guterres launches his strategy to finance the 2030 Agenda to put the world on a more sustainable path, this 24 September, ahead of the General Assembly’s annual general debate.
Deaf advocate voices importance of sign languages as UN marks first commemoration
Sep 23, 2018, at 04:49 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): Nyle DiMarco is just a foreigner speaking a different language. That’s how the actor, model and advocate introduces himself to people who have not met a deaf person before.
UN chief “alarmed†by violations of UN-backed ceasefire in Libya
Sep 23, 2018, at 04:14 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated on Friday that he is “alarmed by the increasing number of violations of the ceasefire” in the capital of Libya, Tripoli, which has led to the death of dozens of civilians.
Iran: Gunmen attack military parade, 29 killed
Sep 22, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Ahvaz, Iran, Sept 22 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed as gunmen opened fire on an Iranian military parade in the south-western city of Ahvaz in Iran on Saturday, media reports said.
Several killed in Iran shooting during military parade
Sep 22, 2018, at 12:42 pm
Ahwaz, Iran, Sept 22 (IBNS) : Several people were killed after unknown gunmen opened fire during a military parade in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahwaz on Saturday, Iran's state television reported.
Sep 22, 2018, at 12:07 pm
Male, Sept 22 (IBNS): Ahead of Sunday's election in the Island nation, Maldives has witnessed a crackdown after its President, Abdulla Yameen, denounced western values that undermines Islam, reports said.
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:14 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Raising the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, the top United Nations relief official on Friday underscored the need for all parties to avoid further military activity around Hudaydah port – the vital lifeline through which food and fuel flows into the war-torn country.
Guterres hails late Viet Nam President as ‘Friend of the United Nations’
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:09 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On behalf of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on Friday, expressing the UN chief’s sadness over the passing of Viet Nam President Tran Dai Quang.
Ferry tragedy takes lives in Tanzania, Guterres offers condolences, support
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:06 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement of condolence and solidarity after a passenger ferry capsized on Lake Victoria, in Ukurewe district of Tanzania.
‘Faith and inspiration’ of late Kofi Annan needed now more than ever – UN chief Guterres
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:54 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday led tributes to former UN chief Kofi Annan, who died on 18 August at the age of 80.
Peace is at risk and violated in many places, but ‘we will not give up,’ says UN chief Guterres
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:51 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On Friday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cited the strong correlation between the International Day of Peace and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a basis for peace.
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:44 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Overcrowding in Greek island reception centres for refugees and migrants has made conditions for children there increasingly “dire and dangerous”, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, warning that “severe emotional distress” affects many and that self-harm is a “possibility”.
Tanzania ferry tragedy leaves 100 dead
Sep 21, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Dodoma, Sept 21 (IBNS): At least 100 people were killed as a ferry, in which they were travelling, capsized on Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Thursday, media reports said.
Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang dies
Sep 21, 2018, at 12:13 pm
Hanoi, Sept 21 (IBNS): Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang has died, aged 61.
Russian jets costs China American sanctions
Sep 21, 2018, at 11:47 am
Washington/Beijing, Sept 21 (IBNS): China has been hit by fresh sanction from the United States of America, after the former purchased several fighter jets from Russia.
Restore hope that peace will come to the Middle East, UN negotiator urges Security Council
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): Negative humanitarian, security and political developments in Gaza outweigh any positive news concerning the search for peace in the Middle East, the United Nations negotiator for the process has said, urging the international community to help restore hope that a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict can be found.
Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:40 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the UN’s focus on maintaining law and order there, and furthering peace between local communities.
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): UN chief António Guterres on Thursday called for a “renewed commitment to a rules-based global order” and to the organization he leads, highlighting his key themes for discussion during the High-Level week of the General Assembly, beginning on Monday.
Globally, youth are the largest poverty-stricken group, says new UN report
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): Half of all people living in poverty are younger than 18 years old, according to estimates from a new report released on Thursday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners.
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:23 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): A deal reached between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarized buffer zone protecting citizens “from catastrophe” in Syria’s Idlib region is a welcome development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, before urging all parties to make a “strong commitment” to it.