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June 17, 2014 – 11:07 pm | One Comment

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Participation of women in protests a reflection of their desire for change – UN expert
December 8, 2011 – 11:58 pm | No Comments
Participation of women in protests a reflection of their desire for change – UN expert

Participation of women in protests a reflection of their desire for change – UN expert Rashida Manjoo, Special Rapporteur on violence against women. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré The active participation of women in public protests witnessed in many parts of the world recently reflect their strong desire to promote social change, including a yearning for the […]

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Homophobic bullying represents grave violation of human rights – Ban
December 8, 2011 – 11:42 pm | No Comments
Homophobic bullying represents grave violation of human rights – Ban

Homophobic bullying represents grave violation of human rights – Ban Homophobic bullying of young people constitutes a “grave violation of human rights,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging States to take the necessary measures to protect their citizens from violence and discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. “Bullying of this kind is not […]

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UN-led campaign that planted 12 billion trees worldwide starts new phase
December 8, 2011 – 11:34 pm | No Comments
UN-led campaign that planted 12 billion trees worldwide starts new phase

UN-led campaign that planted 12 billion trees worldwide starts new phase A United Nations campaign that has overseen the planting of more than 12 billion trees around the world has been handed over to a youth-led environmental organization based in Germany that will build on the initiative’s achievements over the past four years. “More than […]

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Gaza: UN agency invites runners worldwide to take part in marathon
December 8, 2011 – 10:49 pm | No Comments
Gaza: UN agency invites runners worldwide to take part in marathon

Gaza: UN agency invites runners worldwide to take part in marathon Children run in a marathon organized by UNRWA in the Gaza Strip on 5 May 2011 International runners, from top athletes to weekend warriors, are being invited to enter next year’s marathon in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations-created race that made its debut this year. […]

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Climate funding for poor countries should not add to their debt burden – UN expert
December 8, 2011 – 10:42 pm | No Comments
Climate funding for poor countries should not add to their debt burden – UN expert

Climate funding for poor countries should not add to their debt burden – UN expert Special Rapporteur on the effects of foreign debt on human rights, Cephas Lumina. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré Financing received through the proposed Green Climate Fund should not exacerbate developing countries’ debt burdens, an independent United Nations human rights expert said today, […]

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Time to fight back against ‘cancer’ of corruption – UN chief
December 8, 2011 – 7:35 pm | No Comments
Time to fight back against ‘cancer’ of corruption – UN chief

Time to fight back against ‘cancer’ of corruption – UN chief No country, region or community is immune to corruption, a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging everyone to do their part to stamp out corruption, which afflicts all countries, undermining social progress and breeding […]

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UN, Luxembourg partner to strengthen emergency telecoms
December 8, 2011 – 7:22 pm | No Comments
UN, Luxembourg partner to strengthen emergency telecoms

UN, Luxembourg partner to strengthen emergency telecoms A satellite dish, facing the East River, sits on the snow-covered grounds of UN Headquarters. The United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Luxembourg today announced that they have agreed to cooperate on strengthening emergency telecommunications and rapid responses whenever natural disasters strike. ITU and Luxembourg are both members of […]

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Food prices remain steady during November, UN agency reports
December 8, 2011 – 7:03 pm | No Comments
Food prices remain steady during November, UN agency reports

Food prices remain steady during November, UN agency reports Global food prices in November were virtually unchanged from October, and 10 per cent below their peak in February, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today. FAO’s Food Price Index level was 215 points last month – just two points, or one per cent, above […]

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UN agency, Italian energy company partner to combat hunger and climate change
December 7, 2011 – 7:33 pm | No Comments
UN agency, Italian energy company partner to combat hunger and climate change

UN agency, Italian energy company partner to combat hunger and climate change The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Italian energy company Enel announced today a new partnership to combat hunger and malnutrition while also reducing carbon emissions through the use of ‘green’ stoves and solar panels.The €8 million agreement was unveiled at the UN […]

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Afghanistan and regional partners launch UN plan to boost counter-narcotics efforts
December 7, 2011 – 7:25 pm | No Comments
Afghanistan and regional partners launch UN plan to boost counter-narcotics efforts

Afghanistan and regional partners launch UN plan to boost counter-narcotics efforts  UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov. UN Photo/Evan Schneider Senior officials from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries today launched a United Nations plan to strengthen counter-narcotics efforts and boost regional stability. The launch of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 2011- 2014 Regional Programme […]

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