World solidarize as Manchester bleeds
May 23, 2017, at 04:49 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): Reactions poured in on social media as Manchester was left bleeding following a suspected terror attack on Monday night.
Security Council strongly condemns ballistic missile test by DPR Korea
May 23, 2017, at 04:06 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning yesterday’s ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council vowed to “fully and comprehensively implement all measures†imposed on the country and strongly urged all other UN Member States to do the same.
May 23, 2017, at 04:04 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): The outgoing chief of the United Nations health agency on Monday highlighted the relevance of the World Health Organization (WHO), and offered its decision-making body parting advice that included protecting scientific evidence, pushing for innovation and thinking of people in every decision that is taken.
UN forum aims to ensure 'promises made are promises kept' on financing for development
May 23, 2017, at 04:01 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Promises made for financing the implementation of sustainable development goals must be promises kept, speakers said on Monday at the opening of a United Nations forum.
UN refugee agency ramps up response as Libya’s humanitarian crisis deepens
May 23, 2017, at 03:59 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Conflict, insecurity, political instability and a collapsing economy have contributed to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Libya, prompting the United Nations refugee agency to announce plans to step-up its presence and programmes there.
Syria: Amid ‘promising’ diplomatic steps, UN envoy says hostilities continue on the ground
May 23, 2017, at 03:57 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Despite the “promising†steps in Syria that followed diplomatic talks in the Kazak capital, Astana – a nationwide ceasefire announced last December, and the de-escalation zones created inside Syria to deepen that effort – a United Nations envoy on Monday warned of ongoing hostilities between the Government and armed opposition groups in several areas, such as Hama, Homs, and Damascus.
Persistent persecution of Bahá’à in Yemen ‘unacceptable,’ and must stop, says UN expert
May 23, 2017, at 03:54 pm
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): In Yemen, Bahá’Ãs are under pressure to recant their faith, according to a United Nations rights expert, noting that in April, the Public Prosecutor reportedly summoned by phone at least 30 members of the community to appear in court, and de facto authorities in Sana’a ordered the arrest of at least 25 more.
UK: At least 19 killed and dozens injured in suspected terror attack
May 23, 2017, at 03:10 pm
Manchester, May 23 (IBNS): At least 19 people have died following a suspected terror attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday night, reports said.
On Day for Biological Diversity, UN says tourists must protect nature that draws them
May 23, 2017, at 04:47 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): Tourism must not undermine the nature that attracts tourists in the first place, said the head of the United Nations-backed treaty on biological diversity, marking International Day for Biological Diversity.
Climate-vulnerable islands in spotlight ahead of UN disaster risk reduction forum in Mexico
May 23, 2017, at 04:46 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): Hurricanes, cyclones and tsunamis are increasingly common threats to the world’s most climate-vulnerable island nations, whose representatives are meeting today in Cancun, Mexico, ahead of a major United Nations conference on risk reduction.
INTERVIEW: ‘Our peacekeepers are saving lives every day’ – new UN peacekeeping chief
May 23, 2017, at 04:45 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): With United Nations peace operations being carried out in highly complex environments and facing multiple challenges, Secretary-General António Guterres recently stressed the need to adapt peacekeeping to “our changing world.â€
UN agency works to fill humanitarian vacuum in north DR Congo after aid groups' departure
May 23, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency is responding to the urgent humanitarian needs of more than 27,000 displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) eastern province of North Kivu, after many relief aid organizations left camps.
UN experts urge Indonesia to free jailed politicians, repeal its blasphemy law
May 23, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, May 22(Just Earth News): A group of United Nations human rights experts today urged the Government of Indonesia to review and repeal its blasphemy law following the recent conviction and imprisonment of the former governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
On World Day, UN agencies urge countering threats to cultural diversity
May 22, 2017, at 12:04 pm
New York, May 22 (Just Earth News): Cultural diversity – the driving force of change and development – is increasingly under threat, United Nations agencies on Sunday said, reaffirming support for the cultural diversity that stems from migration.
North Korea conducts new missile test, claims South Korea
May 21, 2017, at 09:38 pm
Seoul, May 21 (IBNS): North Korea has conduced another missile test, South Korea claimed on Sunday.
Libya: UN chief urges all sides to restore calm in aftermath of deadly attack on southern airbase
May 21, 2017, at 02:17 pm
New York, May 21 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the military escalation at the Brak al-Shati air base in southern Libya and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and restore calm, the UN chief's spokesman said on Saturday.
Iran :Hassan Rouhani reelected, President for second term
May 20, 2017, at 08:19 pm
Tehran, May 20 (IBNS) : Iran's reformist President Hassan Rouhani retained power for the second term as he scored a thumping victory in the country's presidential election over his principlist rival, Ebrahim Raisi, Aljazeera reported.
Peru: UN agency supports recovery of some 7,000 farmers from El Niño floods, landslides
May 20, 2017, at 01:44 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): In the wake of the heavy rains, floods and landslides that hit Peru earlier this year, the United Nations agriculture agency said on Friday that it is working with the Government to assist some 7,000 mostly small-scale farmers to restore their capacity to produce crops and feed their families.
May 20, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): United Nations-facilitated talks to help resolve the Syrian conflict have ended on schedule in Geneva, where UN negotiator Staffan de Mistura said he was satisfied that some progress had been made, and that there had been “less rhetoric†on all sides.
Venezuela: UN human rights chief regrets opposition leader being blocked to travel
May 20, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): Amid rising violence in Venezuela, the United Nations human rights chief has expressed regret that the Latin American country’s opposition leader was allegedly blocked from leaving the country for New York, where they were planning to meet.
May 20, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): The world took an historic step forward in the fight against mercury poisoning as the European Union and seven of its member States ratified the first new global convention related to the environment and health in close to a decade, according to the United Nations.
Thousands of migrants rescued on Mediterranean in a single day – UN agency
May 20, 2017, at 01:40 pm
New York, May 20 (Just Earth News): Nearly 3,000 migrants were rescued trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea, according to the United Nations migration agency, which also reported that more than a dozen rescue operations were under way in the area yesterday.
UN emergency food agency sending rations to war-torn Central African Republic
May 20, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): The United Nations emergency food agency has started dispatching supplies by air and road to the Central African Republic (CAR), where violence erupted in March and has since claimed the lives of more than 120 people, it was announced on Friday.
Cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen spreading at ‘unprecedented’ speed, UN warns
May 20, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): As war-torn Yemen grapples with heavy rains, a collapsed healthcare system and crippled economy, a resurgent cholera outbreak has spread with “unprecedented†speed and taken medical professionals by surprise, the World Health Organization warned on Friday.
In wake of ‘WannaCry’ attacks, UN cybersecurity expert discusses Internet safety
May 20, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): A United Nations cybersecurity expert says that cybercrime is ultimately preventable, and that the internet – even the hidden so-called ‘dark net’ – has very good elements to it.
Southern Africa: UN, Mozambique host first-ever forum to fight trafficking of people with albinism
May 20, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are joining forces with governments in Southern Africa in a push to strengthen protections for persons with albinism, who often fall victim to a raft of abuses, including maiming, trafficking and even murder, linked to the belief that their parts have magical powers in witchcraft potions.
UN agency micro-loan helps Palestine refugee’s small business thrive amid rubble of Syrian war
May 20, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): Hidden literally under the rubble of the Syrian war is the economic success story of a widow who, refusing to submit to despair, founded a thriving micro-enterprise venture with assistance from a United Nations agency loan.
South Sudan: UN report exposes human rights violations against civilians in Yei
May 20, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): A United Nations report has documented human rights violations and abuses against civilians that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity, in what used to be a peaceful multi-ethnic town in South Sudan.
Yemen's war pushing Somali refugees to return home – UN agency
May 20, 2017, at 04:50 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): More than 30,000 Somali refugees have apparently returned to Somalia from Yemen, the United Nations refugee agency said, and an increasing number are seeking aid to return home.
UN chief congratulates Algeria on peaceful parliamentary elections
May 20, 2017, at 04:48 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated the people and Government of Algeria for the peaceful conduct of the 4 May parliamentary elections, for which he dispatched a group of electoral observers, his spokesperson said on Friday.