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U.N. Chief ‘Deeply Concerned’ by U.S. Decision to Exit Iran Nuclear Deal
New York, N.Y. Following a decision on Tuesday by the United States to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, the United Nations chief said he was “deeply co…
'Global Open Day' Emphasizes Afghan Women's Role in Fighting Extremism
New York, N.Y. Following a meeting with Afghan civil society representatives today in Kabul, senior UN officials stressed that securing women’s rights is essential to str…
'When Cultural Heritage is Under Attack, Human Rights are Also'
New York, N.Y. The destruction of cultural heritage is a violation of human rights, a United Nations-appointed expert said today, as the international criminal tribunal b…
Ban Urges Countries Along Balkan Route to Keep Borders Open
New York, N.Y. Concerned with the increasing number of border restrictions along the Balkan land route, including in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and the Former Yug…
Fútbol une a Presidente de Bolivia, diplomáticos y altos funcionarios de la ONU para poner fin a la violencia contra la mujer
Nueva York,, N.Y. El Presidente de Bolivia, Evo Morales, altos funcionarios y embajadores ante las Naciones Unidas hicieron hoy una pausa durante la Asamblea Genera l par…
Global Forced Displacement for 2015 Breaks Records at 60 Million
New York, N.Y. Forced displacement this year is likely exceed all previous records, for the first time topping 60 million, meaning that one out of every 122 persons on Ea…
Hailed, All-Female Indian Police Unit Departs U.N. Mission in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia. “We see you as family,” Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf recently told the women of the all-female Indian police unit serving in her country un…
Imminent Humanitarian Crisis in Greece Amid Disarray: U.N.
New York, N.Y. Europe faces an imminent humanitarian crisis, largely of its own making, following a rapid build-up of people in already over-stretched Greece, the United…
In Wake of Hurricane Matthew, U.N. to Deliver Food for 180,000 People
New York, N.Y. – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Cuban Government to provide food for 180,000 people in hard-hit eastern areas of the is…
International Day of the Girl: Recognition by Global Community
New York, N.Y. Today is the International Day of the Girl Child . Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011, October 11th now marks official recognition by t…
Jumping for Joy: Happiness Day 2016 at the United Nations
New York, N.Y. Over 700 people from all walks of life assembled in a large conference room in the United Nations headquarters last weekend to celebrate the International…
Millions More Children Will Have Access To ‘5-in-1’ Vaccine
New York, N.Y. – With a price drop to below $1 a dose, UNICEF has successfully secured a five-in-one vaccine for children at half the price the agency currently pays, whi…
News in Brief 15 November 2016 (AM) – Geneva
New York, N.Y. The Central African Republic's recovery is continuing slowly, but the country remains one of the most dangerous places on earth for children, UNICEF has an…
Protecting Earth from ‘Invisible Killer’ is Focus of U.N. Campaign
New York, N.Y. The United Nations World Health Organization ( WHO ) in partnership with the Coalition for Climate and Clean Air (CCAC) and the Government of Norway has la…
Role of Young People, Technology in Future Development Agenda
Seoul, S. Korea. Continuing his official visit to Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at two forums today highlighted the importance of youth,…
Soccer Unites President of Bolivia on Roosevelt Island, NYC
New York, N. Y. President of Bolivia Evo Morales, top officials and ambassadors to the UN took time out during the General Assembly today to play a football match to supp…
Taking Steps to Reduce Violence Against Persons with Albinism
New York, N.Y. United Nations human rights expert Ikponwosa Ero called upon government representatives gathered in New York for the General Assembly to take swift action…
U.N. - African Partnership to Foster Jobs for African Rural Youth
New York, N.Y. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has partnered with the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) to generate job and busi…
U.N. Announce First Global Standard to Measure Food Loss, Waste
New York, NY – A partnership of leading international organizations, including the United Nations, has announced the launch of a first-ever global standard to measure foo…
U.N. Health Agency Sees 'Very Low' risk of Zika Spread From Olympics
New York, N.Y. An expert panel of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) today concluded that while the Zika virus and its associated disorders continue to be a public hea…
U.N. Launches Fund to Support Response to Cholera in Haiti
New York, N.Y. The United Nations has launched a new trust fund to support a coordinated system-wide response from the UN and its partners to help Haiti overcome the chol…
U.N. Launches Strategy For Environmental Footprint
New York, N.Y. Underscoring the importance of environmental protection and management in the work of peacekeeping missions, the United Nations Department of Field Support…
U.N. Starts Weeklong Campaign to Immunize 5.8 Million Iraqi Children
New York, N.Y. Two United Nations agencies will support the Iraqi Ministry of Health in marking World Polio Day by launching a weeklong nationwide campaign to immunize Ir…
U.N. Statistics Forum Addresses Efforts to Support Gender Equality
New York, N.Y. Today marks the start of the 6th Global Forum on Gender Statistics, a two day event in Helsinki, Finland, that will highlight ways to improve data on gende…
Vital Efforts to Protect Children for Wider Peace in Colombia
New York, N.Y. The senior United Nations child rights envoy today said she is heartened by the commitment of the Colombian Government and a the Revolutionary Armed Forces…
World Wildlife Day: U.N. Calls for Saving Planet’s Iconic Species
New York, N.Y. “Time is running out” to end wildlife poaching that threatens some of the world’s most iconic species, such as elephants, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sai…
U.N.: Violence Against Women and Girls ‘Shames Every Society'
New York, N.Y. Voicing concern over the continued killing of women and girls, the United Nations anti-crime chief today issued a strong call to end such acts, as well as…
With 1,000+ Refugees Arriving Daily, Greek Islands Under Severe Strain
Athens, Greece. Close to 1,000 refugees are now arriving on the Greek islands every day, creating an unprecedented emergency for Greece and other countries, the U.N. refu…
World Health Organization Report Links Meat to Cancer
New York, N.Y. The cancer research arm of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) has determined that the consumption of processed meats like hotdogs, ham, sausages and mea…
Angelina Jolie & U.K., U.N. on Preventing Sexual Violence
London, U.K. Sexual violence is used in conflict as a way to humiliate and destroy communities. A culture of impunity means that millions of women, children and men who h…
U.N. to D.R.: Don't Let Haitian-Dominicans Lose Nationality
New York, N.Y. The United Nations human rights office this week urged the Government of the Dominican Republic to take all necessary measures to ensure that citizens of H…
World News Digest: April 19, 2013
U.N. and Partners Call Attention to Challenges Preventing Global Immunization U.N. agencies and global health organizations called attention yesterday to the urgent need…
U.N. to Celebrate Buddhist International Day of Vesak Tonight
United Nations, N.Y. Vesak – “Buddha's Birthday” – is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and the Parinirvãna (passing…
Book Speaks to Man's Successful Mission to Help Humanity
Washington , DC. Although our lives have turned out different, I learned in my friend Charles "Chic" Dambach's exciting new book, Exhaust the Limits , that we have much i…