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At development conference in Japan, Ban urges integration of Africa into the global economy

2 June 2013 ? To open the way for progress, African countries must adopt proactive...

UN chief urges African development forum to focus on economy, society and environment

31 May 2013 ? Lasting solutions in Africa must address the links between peace, security...

"Well-Being of Society" Subject of Upcoming Conference

Rome, May 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) - How can policy makers promote well-being in society in a way that goes?..

Given same opportunities as others, children with disabilities can be agents of change ? UN report

30 May 2013 ? Children with disabilities have the same rights as all children but are some of...

On Peacekeepers Day, Ban leads UN in paying tribute to fallen heroes

29 May 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon led the United Nations today in honouring...

Countries must ensure all people can practice, play sports without stigma ? UN chief

28 May 2013 ? Secretary-General today called on countries to ensure that all individuals?..

On Africa Day, UN chief says continent's future full of opportunity and hope

25 May 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today declared that while Africans forge...

Post-2015 development agenda must focus on equality ? UN experts

21 May 2013 ? United Nations independent experts today called on countries to ensure the?...

In campaign to stem food waste, UN agency spotlights traditional preservation methods

21 May 2013 ? Fermenting birds, naturally freeze-drying potatoes and squeezing meat on a?..

UN economic and social body urges stronger global governance to achieve anti-poverty goals

16 May 2013 ? A more effective and inclusive global governance system will be necessary...

Consensus forming on ?golden thread of development,? says co-chair of UN panel on post-2015 agenda

15 May 2013 ? A United Nations high-level panel on a post-2015 global development...

UN envoy urges ?uniting for youth? with first in series of virtual Google+ Hangouts

17 May 2013 ? The United Nations special envoy on youth went online today to encourage..

MACEDONIA - In Tetovo Third Time Celebrating Diversity

15 May - Under the motto "Different but Equal" in Tetovo Cultural Center...

UN?s Ban urges accelerated action on health-related MDGs for women, children

6 May 2013 ? The planet?s social and economic inequalities must be addressed if women...

?Greening? global trade vital for sustainable development ? UN report

8 May 2013 ? In an increasingly interconnected world where trillions of dollars worth of...

MACEDONIA - The Third World Conference on Dialogue among Religions and Civilizations Finished

11 May - With the adoption of the Declaration in Skopje tonight, the third World Conference on Dialogue...

The World Religious Conference Has Begun

11 May - Approximately 110 foreign and 150 domestic guests participated ...

Hand-washing key to preventing infections in hospitals and clinics - UN agency

5 May 2013 ? Hundreds of millions of infections could be prevented if health-care...

UN rights chief hails new treaty protecting economic, social, cultural rights

6 May 2013 ? The United Nations human rights chief today welcomed the birth of a new...

Natural resource revenues could nearly double school access in developing nations ? UN study

7 May 2013 ? Developing countries rich in natural resources can make huge gains towards...

On international day, UN celebrates jazz as a force for peace and cooperation

30 April 2013 ? The United Nations today kicked off celebrations for the second...

UN launches initiative to achieve ?zero hunger? in Asia and the Pacific?

29 April 2013 ? The United Nations today launched the Zero Hunger Challenge in Asia and...

Egyptian institution and Ugandan health advocate awarded 2013 UN population prize

2 May 2013 ? An academic institution associated with the Al-Azhar University in Egypt and...

UN striving to ?get prevention right,? Secretary-General says in Andrew Carnegie lecture

1 May 2013 ? While the United Nations has done much to help countries establish early...

Diverse partnerships key to solving sustainable development challenges, UN forum told

24 April 2013 ? The United Nations is looking to harness the benefits of science, technology...

Prevention key to tackling occupational diseases, says new UN report?

26 April 2013 ? Approximately 2 million people die each year due to work-related diseases...

UN General Assembly hears calls for greater engagement to help Africa consolidate gains

25 April 2013 ? As the General Assembly met today to consider how best to help Africa in...

Global migration can spur opportunity for social and economic growth, Ban says

22 April 2013 ? The United Nations Commission on Population and Development kicked of,...

General Assembly, in special debate, aims to boost interaction between UN and G20

15 April 2013 - The United Nations General Assembly today is holding a thematic debate...

UN General Assembly focussing on current and future development agenda, its president says

16 April 2013 - The United Nations General Assembly is focused on achieving the...

US scientist committed to connecting people in cities to forests

15 April 2013 - Scientist Ariel Lugo believes that if you cannot bring people to forests,...

UN-backed summit calls on countries to prioritize civil registrations

19 April 2013 - The United Nations, governments and development agencies at a summit in...

UN experts urge World Bank to adopt human rights standards in its policies

18 April 2013 - Ahead of a key meeting to review the World Bank's social policies, a group...

UN has key role in empowering women in post-revolutionary Middle East, experts say

17 April 2013 - Amid the reverberations from popular uprisings known as the "Arab Spring"...

Religion and culture cannot justify discrimination against gays and lesbians, Ban warns

15 April 2013 - Pledging that "we must right these wrongs" Secretary-General Ban...

FEATURE: Indigenous activist fights to save his tribe and the Amazon rainforest

16 April 2013 - Almir Narayamoga Surui was born into an indigenous Amazonian tribe - the...

UN chief urges Member States, staff to participate in MDG 1,000 Days of Action

12 April 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today rallied the United Nations community...

In Oval office meeting Ban and Obama discuss crises from Syria to climate change

11 April 2013 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon conferred with President...

UN chief Ban honours predecessor Hammarskjold and other staff killed in action

10 April 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today honoured one of his predecessors...

Meeting in Vatican, Secretary-General and Pontiff discuss ways to eradicate poverty

9 April 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis today discussed what can...

Ban calls for total elimination of chemical weapons within five years

8 April 2013 - Warning that the fog of war must never again be composed of poison gas...

New UN agreement expands higher education opportunities for displaced persons

11 April 2013 - An agreement between the United Nations refugee agency and the Jesuit...

FEATURE: Young creative minds raise awareness of critical forest-related issues

11 April 2013 - They are gifted storytellers who are using stunning visual imagery and...

During Spain visit, UN Chief kicks off Real Madrid/Levante soccer match

6 April 2013 - Sporting a white jersey with the number 1,000 on his back, Secretary-General...

1,000 days and counting: UN calls for accelerated action on the Millenium Development Goals

5 April 2013 - The United Nations today called for accelerated action in the next 1,000 days...

Revitalization can ensure General Assembly becomes 'parliament of nations' - President

2 April 2013 - Revitalizing the General Assembly can help ensure that the chief deliberative...

Obama Administration Seeks to Change International Food Aid

4 April 2013 - An Obama administration plan to change the way...

UN General Assembly approves global arms trade treaty

2 April 2013 - The United Nations General Assembly has approved a global arms trade...

Despite progress, food insecurity remains pressing challenge - UN official

4 April 2013 - While there has been significant progress in recent years in combating global...

During visit, Ban lauds Andorra's success in empowering women

2 April 2013 - During a visit to Andorra, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised the...

New treaty will help reduce human cost of poorly regulated arms trade - UN official

3 April 2013 - The United Nations refugee chief today applauded the approval by the...

Senior UN official urges confidence-building measures to counter global insecurity

1 April 2013 - The United Nations disarmament chief today urged Member States to build...

Renewed global partnership critical for post-2015 development agenda, says UN panel

27 March 2013 - A United Nations panel of eminent persons today called...

Honouring over 15 million victims of slave trafe, UN calls for end to remnents of slavery

25 March 2013 - The United Nations today honoured the memory of an estimated 15 million...

Ban pays tribute to those seeking truth and justice concerning human rights violations

25 March 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has honoured individuals worldwide who...

Ban appoints new chief for General Assembly and conference management

25 March 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Tegegnework Gettu of...

UN report highlights foreign direct investment into and out of emerging economies

25 March 2013 - Foreign direct investment (FDI) going into and out of the emerging...

Ban calls on countries to ensure safety of 'increasingly vulnerable' UN staff

25 March 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to ensure the...

Global public outreach helping to shape future development agenda, UN reports

21 March 2013 - People want the United Nations to address challenges such as...

On first International Day of Happiness, Ban calls for inclusive human development

20 March 2013 - Marking the first ever International Day of Happiness, Secretary-General...

World Water Day: UN urges greater cooperation on common and fragile resource

22 March 2013 - Greater cooperation is urgently needed for more equitable use and division...

Deputy UN chief calls for urgent action to tackle global sanitation crisis

21 March 2013 - United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today launched a...

No place for racism in sports, UN declares on International Day

21 March 2013 - The United Nations today urged using the power of sport to end the blight...

Post-2015 development agenda must address youth issues - new UN envoy

19 March 2013 - The process of establishing a post-2015 development agenda must...

Remittance Hit $534 Billion in 2012, Setting New Record

Despite a sluggish economy, a report issued by the World Bank finds that...

FEATURE: Developing countries experiencing unprecedented growth, says UN report

14 March 2013 - The rapid growth of developing countries is propelling millions out of...

New UN survey 'My World' lets citizens vote on future development priorities

12 March 2013 - Citizens from all over the world can help shape the future global...

Protection of minority languages is a human rights obligation, UN expert says

12 March 2013 - Half of the world's estimated 6,000-plus languages will likely die out by the...

At Headquaters and around the globe, UN celebrates International Women's Day

8 March 2013 - The United Nations celebrated International Women's Day today with the...

UN expert calls on countries to empower women to tackle hunger and malnutrition

4 March 2013 - Governments must adopt food security strategies that empower women as...

Marking International Day, UN calls for eliminating violence against women

8 March 2013 - United Nations officials today issued a call to governments and citizens...

UN spotlights need for policies to increase countries' resilience against drought

8 March 2013 - The United Nations today stressed the need to implement policies to...

UN women's commission begins annual session with call to stop gender-based violence

4 March 2013 - The United Nations commission focusing on women today kicked off its...

UNAOC engaging with civil society to work more effectively in promoting dialogue and understanding

10 March 2013 - One of the outcomes of the 5th Global Forum of the UNAOC, which was held in Vienna...

GDF Congratulates all women on International Women?s Day - 2013

8 March 2013 - International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating...

Whittlesea Community Leadership Network Victoria Inc. (WCLN) Launch Day (Melbourne - Australia)

25 Feb - We gather this evening to celebrate the Official launch...

Support article - The Hon. Harry Jenkins MP (Federal Member of Parliament)

Top UN officials mark 20th anniversary of decleration strengthening human rights

25 February 2013 - Top United Nations officials today praised the 1993 Vienna Decleration...

Despite significant progress on development goals, many challenges remain - UN official

27 February 2013 - While countries have made remarkable progress in the achievement of...

Ban urges inclusion of conflict areas in development planning

26 February 2013 - Mediating, strengthening governance and creating jobs were some of...

Grassroots initiative - Whittlesea leadership network prepares to launch

18 February 2013 - A NEW organisation will help those who help others in their roles as community...

UN chief calls for policies that tackle inequality and ensure social justice

20 February 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for policies...

UN calls on countries to ensure access to water and sanitation in development agenda

21 February 2013 - The United Nations and its partners today called on the international...

Musicians from around the world join forces with UN to highlight women's rights

22 February 2013 ? More than 20 musicians from across the globe are joining forces with?...

French President Francois Hollande awarded UNESCO peace prize

21 February 2013 ? The President of France, Francois Hollande, will recieve the United?...

UN kicks off 'Year of Quinoa' with focus on world nutrition

20 February 2013 - Top officials from the United Nations and the Andean community of...

FEATURE: Quinoa Year aims to ease food insecurity and transform the global diet

20 February 2013 - Quinoa, a highly nutritious grain-like crop that has made its entry into...

Economic development tops priorities for ECOSOC, says new President

13 February 2013 - The head of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) today called...

UN officials join global call to end violence against women and girls

14 February 2013 ? United Nations officials today joined millions of people around the world?...

Joint UN meeting on food security focuses on 'building a future free of hunger'

14 February 2013 ? Scaling up the global response to food security and nutrition topped the?...

UN officials spotlight power of radio in shaping the world

13 February 2013 - United Nations officials have hailed the enduring and transformative...

UN Commission on Social Development issues call to empower the poor

6 February 2013 - The United Nations Commission on Social Development today kicked-off...

Deputy UN chief outlines world body's 2013 priorities to US supporters

4 February 2013 ? Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today highlighted peace and?...

Ban spotlights UN partnership with Islamic bloc to prevent and resolve conflicts

7 February 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-mmon today highlighted the importance of?...

Renowned fashion designer Michael Kors partners with UN to combat hunger worldwide

4 February 2013 - The United Nations food relief agency announced a new partenrship with...

UN lauds new tool enabling individual complaints on economic, social and cultural rights

6 February 2013 ? The United Nations has applauded the upcoming availability of a new?...

New UN initiative encourages Somalis abroad to invest in farming projects back home

4 February 2013 ? The United Nations agency tasked with supporting agricultural projects?...

Welcoming 'Africa on the rise', Ban urges achievement of development goals

28 January 2013 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, praising regional and ...

Tale of green cooking stovesin Brazil tops annual UN storytelling competition

28 January 2013 ? The story of an indigenous family in west-central Brazil which now uses?...

Ban calls on African leaders to end cycle of poverty and violence

27 January 2013 ? Speaking at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,?...

Post Conflict Macedonia - Inclusive Society Model

21 December 2012 - The purpose of this paper is to provide information on the processes undertaken to establish ...

General Assembly creates group to work on sustainable development goals

22 January 2013 ? The United Nations General Assembly today established a working ?...

Courage to fight for a better world honoured at UN Holocaust commemoration

25 January 2013 ? Those who risked their lives to save Jews and others from mass?...

UN trust fund to enhance role of youth volunteers in global development

25 January 2013 - A new trust fund aimed at boosting youth volunteerism kicked off today...

UN and partners launch global campaign to reduce food waste

22 January 2013 ? Consumers, food retailers and governments can take simple actions to?...

Security Council strongly endorses ?multidimensional approach? to UN peacekeeping?

21 January 2013 ? The United Nations Security Council today endorsed an approach to?...

UN humanitarian fund provides $100 million to help save lives in ?neglected? crises

21 January 2013 - The United Nations humanitarian chief today announced the allocation of...

United Nations News Center - At Stanford University, Ban offers direction on navigating a world in transition

17 January 2013 ? The world is undergoing big changes in the economic, developpment and political spheres?...

Engagement of 'Group 77' of nations vital to advance UN priorities, says Ban?

15 January 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for the?...

World can no longer procrastinate on disarmament issues - Ban

18 January 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued a passionate call to...

Secretary-General appoints young Jordanian as his Envoy on Youth

17 January 2013 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as appointed Ahmad...

End conditions that feed terrorism, Ban tells Security Council at day-long debate?

15 January 2013 ? Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today called for a focus on conditions?...

UN expert urges European Union to include development in agricultural policy

17 January, 2013 - A United Nations independant expert today called on European? ...

UN reports drop in food prices for third consecutive month?

10 January 2013 ? The United Nations today reported that food prices fell for the third?...

Countries must address lack of women in science and technology fields - UN

7 January 2013 - Women and girls run the risk of being left behind in scientific and ? ...

UNESCO reorganizes Brazilian friar's contribution to social justice in Latin America and Caribbean

11 January 2013 ? The United Nations has recognized a Brazilian Dominican friar, Frei...