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UNICEF hails new law on rights for indigenous children in Republic of Congo
31 December 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today hailed a new law granting children in the...
 

 
African governments can be catalysts for economic transformation - UN report
28 December 2010 - Governments in Africa can facilitate economic transformation and sustainable development through...
 

 
Assembly President hails new momentum for global anti-poverty goals
23 December 2010 - As the General Assembly wraps up the main part of its 65th session, its President today hailed...
 

 
BISHOPS WELCOME US RATIFICATION OF NUCLEAR TREATY
WASHINGTON, D.C., DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The U.S. bishops are welcoming Wednesday's Senate ratification... 
 

 
PONTIFF SENDS CHRISTMAS NOTE TO GYPSY CHILDREN
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI sent a letter of gratitude to a school for gypsy children,
 

 
Ban welcomes US ratification of nuclear arms reduction treaty signed with Russia 
22 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today's vote by the United States Senate to support...
 

 
Solidarity with world's less fortunate more vital than ever, says Ban
20 December 2010 - Solidarity with those less fortunate is more important than ever, especially at a time when the...
 

 
Young people set the agenda at unprecedented Security Council meeting
21 December 2010 - From tackling terrorism and climate change to ending poverty and conflict, young people from...
 

 
Arab forum ends with call for action to protect children's rights - UN 
21 December 2010 - A United Nations-backed conference concluded in Morocco today with the adoption of a...
 

 
Ban urges developing countries to pool resources to fight poverty
19 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged developing countries to pool their knowledge ...
 

 
Harnessing of 'creative industry' sector can help spur economic growth - UN report
15 December 2010 - Demand for products from the “creative industry” sector - which includes items such as videos...
 

 
Looking back, Ban calls 2010 'a big year for the United Nations'
17 December 2010 - In his end-of-year “state of the world” news conference, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today...
 

 
UN officials call for respect for rights of migrants and their crucial economic role 
18 December 2010 - With mounting unemployment spurring discrimination and the politics of polarization on the rise...
 

 
United States' backing for indigenous rights treaty hailed at UN 
17 December 2010 - The announcement by President Barack Obama that the United States supports the landmark...
 

 
At UN-backed meeting, Asia-Pacific statisticians agree to boost regional capacity 
17 December 2010 - Statistics experts from Asia and the Pacific, meeting under the auspices of the United Nations...
 

 
Ban marks 50th anniversary of UN declaration that helped propel decolonization
14 December 2010 - Presiding over an organization that has surged from 99 members in 1960 to 192, Secretary...
 

 
Creation of quality jobs crucial to fighting Latin American poverty, says UN official
15 December 2010 - The creation of quality jobs is a key element in an economic recovery that is turning out to be...
 

 
Donors pledge $358 million in contributions to UN humanitarian fund 
14 December 2010 - Donors today pledged a total of $358 million in contributions to the United Nations-managed...
 

 
Latin American and Caribbean nations expected to see growth in 2010 - UN report
13 December 2010 - The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to grow by six per cent in 2010...
 

 
On 60th anniversary, UN refugee agency highlights new causes of displacement
14 December 2010 - The head of the United Nations refugee agency today urged the international community to come ...
 

 
Population issues, gender must figure high in sustainable development talks - UN 
16 December 2010 - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure that gender...
 

 
UN agency outlines steps for Sierra Leone to attract foreign investors 
14 December 2010 - A United Nations review of Sierra Leone's investment policy released today recommends ...
 

 
Unemployed African youth to benefit from UN-backed finance programme
13 December 2010 - Some 200,000 low-income youth in sub-Saharan Africa will benefit from a United Nations-backed ...
 

 
Heavy snows in Europe underline need to prepare for climate hazards - UN official
13 December 2010 - The heavy snowfall that recently immobilised cities in Europe is an indication that the world may ...
 

 
On eve of Year for People of African Descent, Ban calls for final end to racism
10 December 2010 - As the United Nations system gears up to celebrate 2011 as the International Year for People...
 

 
Practices that discriminate against women must end, UN expert tells Zambia 
10 December 2010 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today urged Zambia to translate its laws...
 

 
Development efforts must include steps to end violence against women - UN expert
6 December 2010 - Violence and discrimination against women and girls remains pervasive and is often overlooked...
 

 
New UN project aims to boost food security in four Central American nations 
10 December 2010 - The United Nations today announced a new regional project that will enable food producers in...
 

 
Top UN refugee official calls for better protection for displaced people
8 December 2010 - The head of the United Nations refugee agency today called for improved measures to protect...
 

 
Climate change financing will benefit all, UN chief tells Cancún meeting
8 December 2010 - Committing funds to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in developing countries...
 

 
UN chief lends support to global Road Safety Decade
9 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took a further step in the campaign to improve road safety today...
 

 
Investing in agriculture key to reducing Near East's reliance on food imports - UN official
7 December 2010 - Countries in the Near East have become increasingly dependent on food imports as their rapid ...
 

 
Despite gains, bulk of world's poor live in rural areas, UN report finds
6 December 2010 - Despite the fact that over 350 million rural people have escaped poverty over the past ten years...
 

 
Ban lauds millions of volunteers helping to build better world
5 December 2010 - From working in their own communities on climate change adaptation and poverty reduction to ...
 

 
Over 3 million people sign UN-drafted petition urging action to end hunger
30 November 2010 - A United Nations-drafted petition with the signatures of over three million people calling ...
 

 
Freedom of information vital for promoting cultural diversity, says UN official 
29 November 2010 - Freedom of information, and universal access to it, is crucial to promoting cultural and linguistic diversity...
 

 
Asian parliamentarians urge national funding for disaster risk reduction - UN
30 November 2010 - Parliamentarians from 10 Asian countries have urged governments in the region to allocate...
 

 
Empowering people with disabilities will help battle against poverty - UN officials
3 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief have called on ...
 

 
In biggest appeal ever, UN seeks $7.4 billion for humanitarian efforts in 2011 
30 November 2010 - The United Nations today appealed for more than $7.4 billion to provide humanitarian...
 

 
Poverty in Latin America returns to pre-crisis levels, UN report finds
30 November 2010 - The number of poor people in Latin America will fall this year to 180 million - the pre-crisis...
 

 
Rudd talks aid and poverty with Bono
28 November 2010 - Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd has met U2 frontman Bono in Sydney to talk about aid and... 
 

 
UN partners with academia to explore how technology can help in disaster response
3 December 2010 - The United Nations and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative are launching a new research project...
 

 
Ahead of climate talks, UN-led report outlines greenhouse gas emissions gap
23 November 2010 - A new United Nations-led report says that nations can deliver almost 60 per cent of the emissions...
 

 
Ban appeals to students to help UN deliver what the world needs
22 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to young people to help the United Nations deliver...
 

 
UN official confident of progress at Cancún climate change conference 
22 November 2010 - Looking ahead to the United Nations climate change conference beginning in Cancún next week...
 

 
International Affairs - Lasting Change Through Social Enterprise
Launched by John Whitehead, the Social Enterprise Initiative at the Harvard Business School aims "to inspire,
 

 
UN calls on corporate sector to help eliminate violence against women
23 November 2010 - The corporate sector must engage more closely in the fight against the global pandemic...
 

 
UN agency seeks to boost role of indigenous peoples in fight against hunger
26 November 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking to boost cooperation...
 

 
UN report calls on African nations to prepare for massive urban population growth
23 November 2010 - A new United Nations report warns that Africa's urban population is set to triple in the next 40 years,
 

 
Asia-Pacific States agree to set up regional broadband connectivity framework - UN
26 November 2010 - In an effort to harness the rapid developments in mobile telecommunications services to enhance...
 

 
 
UN report urges changes in support structures for poor countries
25 November 2010 - Current international support measures for the least developed countries (LDCs) have failed to...
 

 
Greater cooperation among developing nations vital to fighting poverty - Ban
22 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged greater economic cooperation and exchange of ...
 

 
Marking annual observance, Ban calls for improving road safety worldwide
21 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for improving road safety around the world, saying...
 

 
Mexico City mayor to champion UN campaign to reduce disaster risk
21 November 2010 - The United Nations body that coordinates global disaster reduction efforts today named the mayor...
 

 
Rising food prices highlight need to boost investment in agriculture - UN official
23 November 2010 - The head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today stressed the need to...
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UN official stresses role of information technology for development at Lima forum
22 November 2010 - Information and communications technology (ICT) has a vital role to play in advancing economic...
 

 
Security Council focuses on efforts to spare civilians from effects of war
22 November 2010 - The Security Council today once again called on parties to conflict to take steps to protect civilians...
 

 
UN agency urges countries to do more to safeguard animal genetic diversity
24 November 2010 - Despite efforts by an increasing number of countries to safeguard the resilience of the world's food...
 

 
Zidane and Ronaldo play for Haiti, Pakistan in annual UN charity football match 
23 November 2010 - World champion footballers and United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane...
 

 
New initiative aims to forge closer links between UN and academia
18 November 2010 - Over 300 university presidents, faculty members and students gathered at United Nations...
 

 
Ban stresses tolerance among communities for global peace and harmony
16 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the importance of tolerance among people and ...
 

 
Private sector has critical role in tackling today's challenges, says Ban 
19 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today praised the contribution of the private sector to the United...
 

 
Climate change set to cause migrant surge
18 November 2010 - LONDON, England (CNN) -- The devastating effects of climate change and conflicts fought over...
 

 
UN development chief talks climate change in Bangladesh
16 November 2010 - Bangladesh's positive steps towards achieving the anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium...
 

 
Hidden cities: new report shows how poverty and ill-health are linked in urban areas 
17 NOVEMBER 2010 | KOBE | GENEVA -- A new report published today by WHO and the United Nations Human...
 

 
UN forum on improving urban health opens in Japan
15 November 2010 - With more than half of the world's population now living in urban areas, leaders from governments...
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New UN report reveals link between poverty and poor health in urban areas
17 November 2010 - A new United Nations report shows for the first time how poor health is linked to poverty in cities and...
 

 
Africa's youth can do great things for the continent, says Ban
16 November 2010 - Africa's young population can drive the continent's future development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon...
 

 
Actress Monique Coleman named first UN 'Youth Champion'
16 November 2010 - United States actress Monique Coleman, best known for playing Taylor McKessie in the “High School...
 

 
Industrial development in Africa can help achieve better world for all, says Ban 
20 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underlined the need to increase international cooperation...
 

 
Key UN rights body urges States to do more to ensure safe, affordable sanitation
19 November 2010 - Highlighting some of the massive sanitation problems that prevail across the globe, a key United...
 

 
Renowned Pakistani lawyer awarded UN prize for promoting human rights
16 November 2010 - One of Pakistan's leading human rights defenders, Asma Jahangir, was today named as this year's...
 

 
Pope Urges a Reevaluation of Agriculture
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The time is now to launch a reevaluation of agriculture, and place the sector ...
 

 
Tourism can be 'major generator' of jobs after economic crisis - UN agency
19 November 2010 - While the international tourism industry was negatively affected by the global economic crisis, the...
 

 
With strong global support, Africa can reach development targets - Migiro 
15 November 2010 - Africa, with its immense human and material wealth, can achieve the globally agreed development ...
 

 
UN picks Melbourne for new HQ
11 November 2010 - THE United Nations has chosen Melbourne to be the worldwide headquarters for its corporate social...
 

 
Chair of UN forum welcomes Canada's endorsement of indigenous rights treaty 
12 November 2010 - Canada has endorsed the global treaty outlining the rights of the world's estimated 370 million...
 

 
Investing in development will boost economic recovery, Ban tells G20 leaders 
12 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies ...
 

 
Pope Stresses Peace Based on Respect for Persons 
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining respect for human persons as an "indispensable"...
 

 
Emerging economies advancing rapidly in scientific research - UN
10 November 2010 - Emerging economies are rapidly closing the gap in global research and development between the...
 

 
Ban: G20 nations must not forget plight of world's poorest at Seoul summit 
10 November 2010 - The world's richest nations must take into account the needs of the world's poorest and most vulnerable...
 

 
Progress on Security Council reform rests with UN membership - top official
11 November 2010 - The President of the General Assembly today kicked off an annual debate on reforming the Security...
 

 
UN labour agency urges job-creation policies in G20 economies
8 November 2010 - Members of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies should strengthen policies to create jobs and reverse...
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UN officials welcome release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi
13 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief welcomed the freeing on...
 

 
UN reports 'volatile' global employment recovery
10 November 2010 - Global employment rates are on an upward trend with different economic sectors showing uneven ...
 

 
Pope Encourages G-20 Summit to Resolve Crisis 
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 10, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is urging the Group of 20 world leaders to find lasting, sustainable...
 

 
UN environment chief calls on G20 to build on previous pledges of green growth
9 November 2010 - As world leaders gather in the Republic of Korea for the latest meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) major...
 

 
Ban calls for harnessing power of business, finance to advance development goals
8 November 2010 - As the world continues to grapple with the global economic downturn, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon...
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UN lauds Latin America's declaration on refugee protection
12 November 2010 - The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed a landmark declaration by 18 South American...
 

 
Focus on women and youth crucial for development in Arab region - Migiro 
11 November 2010 - Ensuring jobs for young people and empowering women are vital to advance development in the Arab...
 

 
Church Calls for Care of Homeless in Asia
BANGKOK, Thailand, NOV. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The need for greater care of the homeless was underlined in the final ...
 

 
UNESCO and cosmetics giant L'Oréal honour five outstanding women scientists
9 November 2010 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and cosmetics...
 

 
Inside the Global Governance of the United Nations General Assembly
1 November 2010 - What goes on behind closed doors inside the United Nations, the international organization which...
 

 
Ban lauds landmark pact on sharing benefits of world's genetic wealth 
1 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed a historic new United Nations treaty on sharing the...
 

 
UN Member States endorse plan to halt biodiversity loss and share genetic resources
2 November 2010 - Member States of the United Nations have adopted a new 10-year global strategy designed to halt the...
 

 
Carl Anderson: America's Moral Compass Is Intact
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, NOV. 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus and New...
 

 
Holy See to UN: Work Together to Promote Person's Dignity
NEW YORK, NOV. 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Respect for human rights and the promotion of human dignity are key to eliminating...
 

 
Climate change financing 'challenging but feasible' - Ban's advisory group
5 November 2010 - A high-level advisory group convened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on mobilizing financing to help...
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High-level meeting ends with pledges of $29 million to UN Peacebuilding Fund 
5 November 2010 - The United Nations efforts to augment peace and stability in countries emerging from conflict has received...
 

 
Secretary-General urges G20 to focus on sustainable recovery
5 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has written to the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) countries, urging them...
 

 
Asia can build 'new era of sustainability' - Ban
5 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today applauded the work of a global education initiative for responsible...
 

 
Partnerships key to feeding the world's hungry - Ban
4 November 2010 - Food supply systems are failing the most vulnerable, and must be fixed through united action, Secretary...
 

 
Landmark UN report reveals global gains in development even in poorer nations
4 November 2010 - The majority of developing countries have made dramatic but underestimated gains in health and education...
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Leading rights defender named as UN expert to combat torture 
4 November 2010 - Human rights defender Juan Méndez of Argentina has taken over as the new United Nations...
 

 
Review of UN rights council an opportunity to boost effectiveness, Assembly told 
3 November 2010 - The upcoming five-year review of the United Nations Human Rights Council should help it make a...
 

 
Ban stresses rights, responsibilities in China address
3 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underlined China's responsibilities on global issues including...
 

 
Dozens of eco-friendly initiatives bestowed UN-backed award
3 November 2010 - A solar device turning waste heat into electricity in rural China and an Ugandan business manufacturing...
 

 
UN official outlines challenges facing cities amid rapid urbanization
3 November 2010 - The new head of the United Nations agency tasked with promoting sustainable cities today outlined...
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Top UN officials urge 'global movement of minds' to realise universal values 
2 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior UN communications chief Kiyo Akasaka have urged academics...
 

 
Secretary-General set to wrap up four-nation Asian visit
2 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is currently in China, will complete his four-nation trip tomorrow to...
 

 
UN telecom body brings emergency broadband to flooded Pakistan
2 November 2010 - One hundred new broadband satellite terminals have been installed in remote, flood-ravaged...
 

 
UNESCO teams with media to upload peacemaking power of sport
2 November 2010 - The potential for sport in preventing violence, fighting racism, empowering youth and boosting...
 

 
'Significant' recovery seen in foreign investment in Latin America, the Caribbean - UN
29 October 2010 - New data released today by the United Nations shows that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin...
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Models of climate action to be showcased daily by UN agency, ahead of Cancun parlay 
1 November 2010 - A project to light up the Indian countryside with the power of the sun is one of 30 solutions to climate...
 

 
Racism plagues every society - UN expert
1 November 2010 - Racism and xenophobia still ravage contemporary society and no state is immune to their effects...
 

 
Shanghai Expo offers 'invaluable' ideas for tackling today's challenges - Ban
31 October 2010 - The 2010 World Expo may be coming to a close but the ideas it has provided over the past six...
 

 
My year as a Faiths Act Fellow
2 November 2010 - My name is Pritpal Kaur, and I am a Faiths Act Alumna. I was paired with Sean Rose, a Roman...
 

 
Peacebuilding: UN backs plans to bolster its work in post-conflict nations
29 October 2010 - Member States today reaffirmed the importance of United Nations activities aimed at helping countries...
 

  
Nations agree on historic UN pact on sharing benefits of world's genetic resources
29 October 2010 - After nearly two decades of debate, governments from around the world today agreed to a new United...
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Top UN officials urge 'global movement of minds' to realise universal values 
2 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior UN communications chief Kiyo Akasaka have urged academics...
 

 
Save the Pacific
Nov 1, 2010 - "The loss of biodiversity is killing us, it's killing the rest of life and we're going to kill ourselves. If we continue down...
 

 
CULTURAL DIALOGUE IN THE LIMELIGHT AT SHANGHAI EXPO
30 October 2010 - The Expo 2010 in Shanghai gave the center stage to cultural dialogue on Friday October 22nd by featuring...
 

 
UN report urges action to save Arctic biodiversity
27 October 2010 - Protecting the biodiversity of the Arctic, home to some of the most rapid environmental changes on...
 

 
WE ARE ONE FAMILY, SAYS BENEDICT XVI
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- We are all part of one human family, with equal rights to share in the fruits of...
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Asia-Pacific most prone to natural disasters but lacks preparedness - UN report
26 October 2010 - Countries in Asia and the Pacific are more prone to natural disasters than those in other parts of the world...
 

 
More than 1.8 million people in West and Central Africa affected by floods - UN
26 October 2010 - Over 1.8 million people have been affected by floods in Central and West Africa, which have also killed nearly...
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Conserving plant genetic diversity crucial for future food security - UN 
26 October 2010 - The world's food security could be threatened by the failure to conserve the wild plant species that are...
 

 
Eighteen countries elected to serve on UN Economic and Social Council
25 October 2010 - The General Assembly today elected 18 members to the key United Nations forum tasked with discussing...
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UN agency steps in to help Pakistani farmers after floods destroyed seed stocks
27 October 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is distributing wheat seeds that will benefit over...
 

 
In Hiroshima, General Assembly President pays tribute to atomic bomb victims
28 October 2010 - General Assembly President Joseph Deiss today laid a wreath in Hiroshima to honour the memory of...
 

 
Tsunami death toll likely to pass 500
29 Oct 2010 - The death toll from the tsunami off west Sumatra is expected to climb to more than 500, while Indonesians in...
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UN helps Indonesian authorities assess needs after tsunami and volcano
27 October 2010 - The United Nations and its partners are helping the Government of Indonesia to assess the needs of people...
 

 
Western Sahara: UN envoy concludes North Africa tour
26 October 2010 - Christopher Ross, the United Nations envoy for Western Sahara, has wrapped up his fourth visit to the ...
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Agriculture must become 'climate-smart,' says UN agency
28 October 2010 - A new United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report calls for agriculture in developing...
 

 
UN urges management of inland fisheries for food, income stability 
22 October 2010 - The need to conserve and properly manage inland fisheries is often neglected despite the crucial role they...
 

 
Forecast: global warming may bring giant drought
Oct. 19, 2010 - Thanks to global warming, the United States and many other populous countries face a growing threat of long...
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2,000 CITIES UNITE IN PRAYER FOR HOLY LAND PEACE
JERUSALEM, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The faithful worldwide are invited to join the 2,000 cities already planning to...
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PRELATE NOTES RELIGION'S ROLE IN MIGRATION PROBLEM
ROME, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The religious dimension has much to offer in dealing with the uncertainty and conflict...
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Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers battle to reach survivors
27 October 2010 - Indonesian rescue teams are battling to reach hundreds of people believed to be missing a day...
 

 
Indonesia volcano eruption death toll hits 25 
27 October 2010 - The death toll following the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano has risen to 25, officials say...
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Secretary-General cautions against new 'politics of polarization' in Europe
19 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today warned Europe against a new “politics of polarization,” ...
 

 
General Assembly President underlines crucial role of global governance
22 October 2010 - General Assembly President Joseph Deiss today highlighted the key role of the United Nations in...
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On 65th anniversary, UN resolves 'to do more' for peace, development
22 October 2010 - Marking its 65th anniversary, the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to promote peace...
 

 
Moon's water is useful resource, says Nasa
Oct. 22, 2010 - There are oases of water-rich soil that could sustain astronauts on the Moon, according to Nasa.
 

 
Dead Sea Scrolls to be made available online
19 Oct 2010 - Jerusalem (CNN) -- In an ambitious application of 21st century technology brought to bear on a first century...
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UN expert urges aligning development with aspirations of indigenous people
18 October 2010 - Indigenous people are entitled to their own institutions and self-governing structures to enable them to...
 

 
HOLY SEE CALLS FOR CULTURE OF PEACE
NEW YORK, OCT. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See is urging the United Nations and all countries to work toward building...
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Women integral for peace, Ban stresses
21 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated his pledge to empower women, underlining the crucial...
 

 
UN study highlights the immense economic and social value of ecosystems
20 October 2010 - Businesses and policy-makers need to recognize the tremendous economic value of ecosystems...
 

 
UN summit aims to shape global strategy to save world's biodiversity 
18 October 2010 - Delegates from across the world have gathered in the Japanese city of Nagoya today for a United Nations ...
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Most of world's 200 million migrants denied basic right to housing - UN expert
22 October 2010 - With most of the world's estimated 200 million migrants facing discrimination in housing, a United Nations...
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UN Goodwill Ambassador Nicolas Cage urges action against organized crime 
21 October 2010 - Nicolas Cage, renowned actor, filmmaker and Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations...
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UN chief spotlights role of job creation in fighting poverty
17 October 2010 - Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today ...
 

 
UN summit aims to shape global strategy to save world's biodiversity 
18 October 2010 - Delegates from across the world have gathered in the Japanese city of Nagoya today for a United Nations ...
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UN study highlights the immense economic and social value of ecosystems
20 October 2010 - Businesses and policy-makers need to recognize the tremendous economic value of ecosystems...
 

 
UN summit aims to shape global strategy to save world's biodiversity 
18 October 2010 - Delegates from across the world have gathered in the Japanese city of Nagoya today for a United Nations ...
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MELBOURNE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
19 Oct 2010 - From 10-12 October, political leaders, civil society activists, private sector and media representatives came together...
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Massive challenges highlight key role of global governance, says Ban
16 October 2010 - The world is facing challenges transcending borders like no other time in history, Secretary-General...
 

 
TURNING INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE INTO ACTION
ROME, OCT. 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As the synod fathers gathered at the Vatican to begin the second day of the Special Assembly ...
 

 
Societies evolve a bit like creatures, study finds
Oct. 13, 2010 - Societies evolve somewhat similarly to the way living creatures do, in that increases in complexity tend...
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UN-tasked eminent persons stress commitment to poor States' development
13 October 2010 - A member of the Group of Eminent Persons appointed by Secretary-General Ban K-moon to look into ...
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Rich countries must live up to pledge to help developing world on climate change - UN
13 October 2010 - United Nations officials have called on industrialized countries to live up to their multi-billion dollar pledges...
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Get them some sleep, scientists say of young delinquents 
Oct. 12, 2010 - Juvenile delinquency among high school students may be partly linked to lack of sleep, researchers have...
 

 
UN ideals can benefit from synergy of Afro-Arab cooperation, says Ban 
11 October 2010 - Cooperation between African and Arab States can boost United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve...
 

 
Only global cooperation can thwart security threats, both old and new, Ban warns
5 October 2010 - Only full international cooperation can counter global security threats, from long-standing issues like terrorism...
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POPE URGES CHURCH-STATE COLLABORATION
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- There should be "loyal and respectful collaboration" between the Church and state...
 

 
Fighting global hunger tops agenda at high-level UN talks in Rome 
11 October 2010 - Meeting against the backdrop of recent increases in food prices, delegates have gathered in Rome today for ...
 

 
Pakistan floods, West Africa food crisis top recipients from UN fund
5 October 2010 - Humanitarian agencies responding to emergencies in Pakistan, Niger and Chad received the most allocations...
 

 
UN-backed report stresses economic diversification for Africa's growth
11 October 2010 - Diversifying African economies is key to reducing the continent's dependence on the sale of raw...
 

 
Hungary: Toxic spill factory chief executive arrested
29 September 2010 - Three small island States today said the forthcoming climate change conference in Cancun, Mexico...
 

 
Caribbean region joins UN campaign to end violence against women
11 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today encouraged everyone in the Caribbean to get involved in the quest to...
 

 
Hundreds dead, thousands at risk from Nigerian lead pollution, UN team reports 
5 October 2010 - The deadly lead pollution crisis in the northern Nigerian state of Zamfara due to backyard gold digging...
 

 
Obama signs Nasa up to new future
11 Oct 2010, The US space agency (Nasa) has been given a new direction, one that will seek to put astronauts in orbit using...
 

 
FAMILIES TEACH MEANING OF LIFE, SAYS PONTIFF
PALERMO, Italy, OCT. 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The family is fundamental because it is the first place where people learn...
 

 
Culture of non-violence starts with communities and individuals, Ban says
1 October 2010 - The work of creating and sustaining a culture of peace and non-violence begins in the hearts of...
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DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
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Assembly President calls on Member States to be 'brave enough' to move forward
29 September 2010 - The General Assembly wrapped up its opening annual session today with a fervent appeal from its...
 

 
Libya proposes turning General Assembly into world parliament
29 September 2010 - Libya has proposed strengthening the General Assembly to function as the world's premier legislative body...
 

 
DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS  
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
 

 
Countries welcome new Assembly President's focus on global governance
21 September 2010 - Several countries have expressed support for the initiative of the General Assembly President to make...
 

 
Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 
28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for...
 

 
Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet
Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet...
 

 
Culture of non-violence starts with communities and individuals, Ban says
1 October 2010 - The work of creating and sustaining a culture of peace and non-violence begins in the hearts of committed...
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DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
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Assembly President calls on Member States to be 'brave enough' to move forward
29 September 2010 - The General Assembly wrapped up its opening annual session today with a fervent appeal from its...
 

 
Libya proposes turning General Assembly into world parliament
29 September 2010 - Libya has proposed strengthening the General Assembly to function as the world's premier legislative body...
 

 
DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS  
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
 

 
Countries welcome new Assembly President's focus on global governance
21 September 2010 - Several countries have expressed support for the initiative of the General Assembly President to make...
 

 
Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 
28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for...
 

 
Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet
Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet...
 

 
Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 
28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for...
 

 
Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet
Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet...
 

 
Culture of non-violence starts with communities and individuals, Ban says
1 October 2010 - The work of creating and sustaining a culture of peace and non-violence begins in the hearts of committed...
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DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
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Assembly President calls on Member States to be 'brave enough' to move forward
29 September 2010 - The General Assembly wrapped up its opening annual session today with a fervent appeal from its...
 

 
Libya proposes turning General Assembly into world parliament
29 September 2010 - Libya has proposed strengthening the General Assembly to function as the world's premier legislative body...
 

 
DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS  
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
 

 
Countries welcome new Assembly President's focus on global governance
21 September 2010 - Several countries have expressed support for the initiative of the General Assembly President to make...
 

 
Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 
28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for...
 

 
Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet
Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet...
 

 
Australia warns UN will become a 'hollow shell' unless it reforms
25 September 2010 - The United Nations will become “a hollow shell” with nations choosing to go around it to deal with the most...
 

 
Pacific Ocean islands use General Assembly to appeal for assistance on climate change
25 September 2010 - Three Pacific Ocean countries today appealed to United Nations Member States to act fast to combat climate...
 

 
President Bill Clinton Opens Sixth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative 
21 September 2010 - New York, N.Y. - President Bill Clinton opened the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative...
 

 
World leaders gather at UN for high-level debate on global issues
23 September 2010 - World leaders are gathering today at United Nations Headquarters to discuss crucial global issues at the...
 

 
Face to Faith US launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 22, 2010 Today Face to Faith, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation US's global schools program, became part of...
 

 
UN summit confident of achieving MDGs on time if world delivers 
22 September 2010 - While expressing deep concern that progress has fallen far short of what is needed, a United Nations...
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New UN entity to be 'strong champion' of gender equality, says its new chief
22 September 2010 - The first head of the new United Nations super-agency on female empowerment today voiced hope that the...
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UN chief kicks off drive to save more than 16 million women and children worldwide 
22 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today began a massive drive to save the lives of over 16 million women and...
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Leaders at UN event pledge to scale up efforts to end malaria deaths by 2015
22 September 2010 - African leaders and global health experts rallied at the United Nations today to boost access to life-saving...
 

 
On World Maritime Day, UN official urges tribute to seafarers
23 September 2010 - The head of the United Nations agency mandated to ensure the safety of the shipping industry today urged...
 

 
Samoa PM addresses UN on MDG
22 September 2010 - Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has addressed a plenary session of the United Nations...
 

 
Tuvalu puts onus on developed countries for MDG progress
23 September 2010 - A Tuvalu diplomat says developed countries must recognise their role in helping the developing world reach the...
 

 

 



Ban urges world leaders to invest in global project to overcome poverty 
20 September 2010 - As scores of heads of State and government attend today's opening of a three-day summit at United Nations...
 

 
Assembly President calls for broad-based partnership to attain MDGs 
20 September 2010 - The General Assembly President today urged countries, donors, civil society and the private sector to cooperate...
 

 
'No time to relax' in the fight against hunger, top UN official warns 
20 September 2010 - Calling hunger “the most severe face of poverty,” the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)...
 

 
UN peace messenger Stevie Wonder calls for copyright steps for the blind
20 September 2010 - The soul music star and United Nations Messenger for Peace Stevie Wonder today urged the international community...
 

 
Ban urges high-level panel to meet global sustainability challenge
19 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued a challenge to the newly-created High-Level Panel on Global...
 

 
Rudd back on the world stage
20 September, 2010; NEW YORK: It is the week which New York commuters curse: the arrival of presidents, prime ministers... 
 

 
Melbourne to Host inaugural Global Dialogue Forum, 10-12 October
Posted 17 September,  2010; Hosted by the Global Dialogue Foundation under the auspices of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations... 
 

 
Anti-poverty goals are ambitious but doable, Ban stresses ahead of MDG summit
13 September 2010 - The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are formidable and ambitious but still achievable, Secretary-General Ban...
 

 
On International Peace Day, Ban turns spotlight on world's young people
17 September 2010 - In a time-honoured ritual at United Nations Headquarters in New York today Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rang a...
 

 
Ban lauds courage of Afghan people for taking part in parliamentary polls
18 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the courage and determination of the men and women of...
 

 
Former Chilean president to head new high-profile UN women's agency 
14 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today named former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to head United...
 

 
UN seeks aid beyond governments to further anti-poverty goals
15 September 2010 - As the United Nations seeks to ramp up progress at a world summit next week to achieve the Millennium...
 

 
Ban stresses need for tolerance and civility amid increasing polarization
13 September 2010 - At a time of threats to burn the Koran and violent responses to that from some Muslims, the United Nations...
 

 
Development, environment and UN reform the focus of new Assembly session
14 September 2010 - The new President of the General Assembly, Joseph Deiss, today outlined the body's priorities during its 65th...
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West African States back UN resolution promoting role of women in peace and security
17 September 2010 - West African countries today moved towards ensuring the equal participation and full involvement in all peace...
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Tony Blair awarded Liberty Medal for “steadfast commitment to conflict resolution" 
September 13, 2010; Tony Blair has tonight received the 2010 Liberty Medal for his commitment to international conflict resolution.... 
 

 
With $100 million Soros gift, Human Rights Watch looks to expand global reach
September 12, 2010; NEW YORK - The $100 million gift to Human Rights Watch from billionaire George Soros announced last week will... 
 

 
UN survey finds large companies upbeat about investment prospects
7 September 2010 - Multinational corporations are increasingly optimistic about future investment and are looking beyond the global...
 

 
General Assembly stresses global cooperation and dialogue to combat terrorism 
9 September 2010 - United Nations Member States must work together to combat international terrorism, one of the most serious threats to...
 

 
Ban spotlights 'indispensable' role of women in shoring up peace 
9 September 2010 - Women are “indispensable partners” in all aspects of making and consolidating peace, ranging from reconciliation to...
 

 
Innovative urban housing programmes receive UN awards
8 September 2010 - The United Nations agency tasked with promoting environmentally and socially sustainable cities and towns has...
 

 
Australia and New Zealand top World Giving Index'
8 September 2010 - The happier people are, the more likely they are to give time or money to charity, the largest ever study into global...
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Literacy has empowering effect on women, UN officials say  
8 September 2010 - Top United Nations officials called today for more funding and advocacy to improve literacy rates among the world's...
 

 
Global Warming's Silver Lining? Northern Countries Will Thrive and Grow, Researcher Predicts
5 September 2010 - As worldwide population increases by 40 percent over the next 40 years, sparsely populated Canada, Scandinavia...
 

 
Focus on world's disadvantaged children can save millions of lives - UNICEF 
7 September 2010 - Investing first in the world's most disadvantaged children and communities can save millions of lives and help spur...
 

 
UN-civil society forum issues call to action to improve health of millions worldwide 
1 September 2010 - Civil society representatives from more than 70 countries wrapped up a United Nations forum today with an urgent...
 

 
UN conference for civil society hears calls for greater support for marginalized groups
31 August 2010 - Marginalized groups such as indigenous communities deserve special attention from policy-makers if the world is to...
 

 
Today's global challenges require nations coming together as partners - Ban
1 September 2010 - No one nation, however large or powerful, can solve all problems on its own, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said...
 

 
UN official says resources, policies and leadership key to achieving anti-poverty goals 
1 September 2010 - Countries can make headway on slashing hunger, poverty and a host of other socio-economic ills over the next five...
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Aid and fairer trade crucial to boost Africa's poverty reduction efforts - Ban 
4 September 2010 - Africans need both foreign aid and fairer trading terms with other regions to achieve the poverty reduction and social...
 

 
Celebrities join push for action on UN-backed development targets
1 September 2010 - Athletes, singers, actors and other celebrities are lending their voices to push for accelerated progress to achieve the...
 

 
UN study emphasises economic growth as a poverty reduction strategy 
3 September 2010 - Current poverty reduction approaches that separate poverty from the broader process of economic growth and...
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Joint UN-NGO conference in Australia to focus on global health
29 August 2010 - The joint conference of the United Nations department of public information and non-governmental organizations...
 

 
Christian faith plus Chinese productivity
26 Aug 2010 - At first glance, it looks as though it could be any other factory driving the rapid development of the Chinese economy.
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Drought tolerant maize to hugely benefit Africa: study
25 Aug 2010 - ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Distributing new varieties of drought tolerant maize to African farmers could save more than $1.5 b...
 

 
Top UN official issues call for stepped-up investment in young people 
26 August 2010 - With half of all of the world's nearly 2 billion young people living on less than $2 a day, now is the time to invest in...
 

 
UN and AU sign pact on improving humanitarian response in Africa 
26 August 2010 - The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have signed an agreement that outlines key areas of collaboration...
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Icelandic designer takes top prize in UN anti-poverty ad contest
25 August 2010 - A graphic designer from Iceland is the winner of a United Nations advertising contest to boost awareness in Europe...

 


 
PONTIFF SAYS MOTHER TERESA "INVALUABLE" FOR WORLD
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an "invaluable gift" for the world during her lifetime, and she..
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Visit web - Memorial house of Mother Teresa
 

 
HOW INDIA REMEMBERS MOTHER TERESA
NEW DELHI, India, JULY 29, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Almost 100 years ago, on Aug. 26, 1910, a baby girl named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu ...
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Visit web - Memorial house of Mother Teresa
 

 
Top UN official urges young people to use their voices to promote understanding
18 August 2010 - The second annual Global Model United Nations conference, bringing together hundreds of students from more...

 


 
Internal markets could propel economic recovery in Asia-Pacific region, UN says
19 August 2010 - To sustain its economic recovery, the Asia-Pacific region needs to create new internal markets by addressing...
 

 
UN urges renewed support for relief workers on World Humanitarian Day
19 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked World Humanitarian Day today by leading a chorus of United Nations...
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UN official calls on young Olympians to help improve their home communities 
18 August 2010 - The thousands of athletes competing in the first-ever Youth Olympic Games, currently under way in Singapore...
 

 
YOUTH PRESENT MAGNA CARTA OF VALUES AT UN
NEW YORK, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A group of youth representing 20 countries presented a Magna Carta of Values at the United...
 

 
SECOND GLOBAL MODEL UN IN KUALA LUMPUR - 14-18 AUGUST 2010
Posted 14 Aug 2010 - Hundreds of Students from across the World simulate a UN Summit on the Alliance of Civilizations
 

 
Peking University joins our Faith and Globalizations Initiative
29 Jul 2010 - On Thursday 29th July Peking University has become the first Chinese University and the seventh in the world to partner...
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Launching International Year of Youth, UN urges dialogue, respect across generations
12 August 2010 - The International Year of Youthkicked off today with calls from United Nations officials to harness the talents...
 

 
Ban urges young people to use their voices to build tolerance, understanding
14 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged participants at a United Nations student forum to use their voices for...
 

 
UN agencies look to world's youth to find solutions to global problems
12 August 2010 - United Nations agencies, peacekeeping missions and officials around the world marked the start today of the...
 

 
Ban announces high-level panel to tackle global sustainability issues 
9 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today unveiled a new panel on global sustainability that is tasked with finding ways to...
 

 
WHO launches Global Network of Age-friendly Cities
29 JUNE 2010 | GENEVA -- Today, WHO launches the Global Network of Age-friendly Cities as part of a broader response to the rapid...
 

 
UN urges greater protection of the world's indigenous communities
9 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the world to step up efforts to improve living conditions of the planet's...
 

 
New UN online tool detects global fire hotspots in real time
11 August 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today unveiled a new online portal to help countries...
 

 
Scientists find new superbug spreading from India
11 Aug 2010 Researchers said on Wednesday they had found a new gene called New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1, in....
 

 
UN anti-hunger petition has 250,000 signatures and counting
3 August 2010 - A United Nations-drafted petition that aims to encourage governments to make the elimination of hunger their top...
 

 
General Assembly declares access to clean water and sanitation is a human right
28 July 2010 - Safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other...
 

 
UN agency chief pledges support for Africa's efforts to boost food security
27 July 2010 - The United Nations is committed to helping African nations combat hunger and malnutrition as well as enabling the...
 

 
UN agency pledges to double food purchased in Millennium Villages
26 July 2010 - A top United Nations official has promised to double the amount of food purchased from women farmers living in a...
 

 
College Launches Catholic Medieval Guilds
MERRIMACK, New Hampshire, JULY 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is launching several...
 

 
UN prize honours six projects for promoting literacy and women's empowerment
28 July 2010 - An organization that works to enhance literacy among immigrant families in Germany and an innovative programme...
 

 
Defeating malaria vital to achieving global development targets - Migiro 
27 July 2010 - The fight against malaria is integral to boosting women's and children's health and achieving the other Millennium...
 

 
Nutrient-rich algae can boost Chadian women's incomes and tackle malnutrition - UN
29 July 2010 - A local variety of the nutrient-rich, blue-green algae known as spirulina could boost incomes for women in Chad who...
 

 
UN agency launches initiative to ship donated books to Haitian children
26 July 2010 - The United Nations agency tasked with promoting education has launched an initiative to send donated books to...
 

 
UN-backed conservation project helps save Tanzanian forest 
27 July 2010 - Thousands of hectares of fragile mountainous forest in north- eastern Tanzania have been preserved through a...
 

 
Experts Opine on Building Homes in Outer Space
VALENCIA, Spain, JULY 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A recent conference on space architecture brought together astronomers, architects...
 

 
Gillard to ask the people on climate change
23 July 2010 - A re-elected Labor government would ask a new "citizens' assembly" for climate change advice, under a key part of the...
 

 
UN teams up with Olympic governing body to promote healthy lifestyles 
21 July 2010 - The United Nations and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are teaming up to promote physical activity and...
 

 
Unity in Diversity-10.10.10, Bridging Cultures-Building Peace
Posted 19 July 2010 - An inaugural Forum of the Global Dialogue Foundation, entitled 'Unity in Diversity-10.10.10': Bridging...
 

 
230 Latin America Projects Seek Vatican Aid 
VATICAN CITY, JULY 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A papal foundation that aids the development of the poorest populations in Latin America...
 

 
Business leaders worried about biodiversity loss, UN-backed report finds  
13 July 2010 - One in four corporate titans worldwide view biodiversity loss as a threat to their business growth, according to a new...
 

 
UN honours former anti-apartheid leader on first-ever Nelson Mandela Day
16 July 2010 - The United Nations is marking Nelson Mandela International Day for the first time this year in honour of the former...
 

 
Today's global crises highlight need to promote human security - Ban 
15 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has emphasized the need to promote the concept of human security, noting that the...
 

 
Enhancing urban resilience against disasters can spur development - UN official 
12 July 2010 - Dozens of cities have signed on to a United Nations initiative to boost their resilience against natural hazards, which...
 

 
Ban heads to Madrid for meeting on global anti-poverty targets
12 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel to the Spanish capital, Madrid, on Friday to attend the first meeting of the...
 

 
Role of UN advocacy group vital to achieving anti-poverty targets, Ban says
16 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the vital role played by the group of current and former political...

 
UN and Oxford University unveil new index to measure poverty
14 July 2010 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Oxford University today launched a new index to measure...
 

 
Ban warns of costs of inaction on climate change
13 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today warned of the risks posed by inaction on climate change, as the high-level group...
 

 
Senior UN, private sector officials define vision for globally connected society 
12 July 2010 - Meeting at a United Nations forum, leaders from the private sector, civil society and the creative world have underscored...
 

 
Worldʼs first solar-powered plane lands safely
8 July, 2010 - Solar Impulse has become the worldʼs first solar-powered plane to make it through the night, landing safely at 9am.
 

 
Queen Elizabeth II hails UN's leadership in ever-changing world
6 July 2010 - Addressing the United Nations for the first time in more than 50 years, Queen Elizabeth II today lauded the world body for...
 

 
UN agency opens up access to largest database of hunger statistics
9 July 2010 - The world's largest and most comprehensive database on food, agriculture and hunger is now open to the public, free...
 

 
New UN handbook seeks to ensure quality education for children in conflict
7 July 2010 - The United Nations and its partners today released an important tool to help the 25 million children who are living in...
 

 
Global recession should spur transformation of African economies - UN official 
9 July 2010 - The global recession should spur African nations to shift towards greater industrial capacities, improved infrastructure...

 
Several countries opt to carry out UN- designed jobs initiative
7 July 2010 - Several countries have volunteered to implement the Global Jobs Pact designed by the United Nations labour agency...
 

 
Asia-Pacific nations agree to promote low- carbon economic growth - UN 
9 July 2010 - Government officials and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific have concluded a United Nations-organized meeting...
 

 
UN names actor Edward Norton as celebrity advocate for preserving biodiversity
8 July 2010 - Acclaimed actor and conservation activist Edward Norton took on his latest role today, as Secretary-General Ban...
 

 
In historic move, UN creates single entity to promote women's empowerment 
2 July 2010 - In a bid to accelerate the empowerment of women, the General Assembly today voted unanimously to create a dynamic ...
 

 
Empowerment of women and girls tops agenda at UN Economic and Social Council
28 June 2010 - The annual high-level segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) opened today with...
 

 
High-level UN forum stresses role of women in advancing global development
2 July 2010 - The annual high-level meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) concluded today with...

 
UN labour chief extols G20 for prioritizing job creation
28 June 2010 - The head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) today praisedthe leaders of the Group of 20...
 

 
UN launches new scheme to make cities friendlier to elderly people
29 June 2010 - Elderly people have an ally in the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), which today launched a new ...
 

 
UN invites 'Citizen Ambassadors' to film anti-poverty goals in action 
23 June 2010 - The United Nations launched today a video contest inviting people from around the world, particularly youth, to tell...
 

 
Invest more in the developing world, UN urges gathering of global business leaders
24 June 2010 - As major economies continue to cope with the global financial crisis, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged...
 

Boost agroecological farming to feed world and save climate, UN expert says 
22 June 2010 - Agroecological farming, which improves food production and farmers' incomes while at the same time protecting the ...

 
Ban urges corporations to enhance partnership with UN for social development
23 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tonight urged corporate executives to strengthen their engagement with the United...
 

 
UN report card on anti-poverty goals shows mixed picture of progress and obstacles
23 June 2010 - The world continues to make advances towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), despite the global economic...
 

 
Small-scale farmers can benefit by working with agriculture investors - UN report 
22 June 2010 - Investments in agriculture in developing countries can be structured in a way that they become an alternative to large...

 
Ban unveils 'collection of superheroes' to help eradicate poverty
23 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonannounced today that he is establishing an advocacy group of eminent persons to try...
 

 
Women's empowerment set to top agenda at UN Economic and Social Council meeting 
25 June 2010 - Gender equality and the empowerment of women will be the main focus of attention when government ministers from...
 

 
Secular State Should Be Free, Vatican Tells Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, JUNE 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A state can be secular -- Christ himself said as much -- but this should not violate religious...
 

 
UN identifies strategies to accelerate development and poverty reduction
17 June 2010 - Development models that focus attention on the poor while expanding job opportunities, increased government...
 

 

 



Economic recovery efforts must focus on job creation, UN agency stresses
18 June 2010 - The United Nations labour agency today stressed that job creation must be the priority of policies geared towards...

 
CEOs sleep rough to raise $2 million
18 June 2010 - Almost 700 business leaders slept outside in capital cities across the country last night to raise money and awareness...
 

Ban calls for greater awareness of the value of oceans to humanity
8 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged governments and citizens across the global to acknowledge the...
 

 
Partnership with European Union vital to tackling global challenges - UN official
10 June 2010 - No single entity address all global obstacles, ranging from climate change to hunger, a senior United Nations official...
 

Thousands walk in cities across the globe to help UN fight hunger 
7 June 2010 - Some 150,000 people took to the streets in 70 countries yesterday to raise awareness and support for the efforts of the...

 
Women hold UN events to chart progress on female participation in peacebuilding
11 June 2010 - Women in countries affected by past or ongoing conflict today concluded a week of events organized by the United...
 

 
OSCE: Istanbul forum is step towards Asia- Europe dialogue
7 June - Kazakhstan views the Turkey Forum as an important step towards the development of dialogue between nations of Asia and...
 

 
Address of the President at the Third Summit of the Conference on  Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia 
8 June 2010 - Distinguished participants. It is my special pleasure to greet this prestigious forum which promotes peace, security and...

 
Tony Blair welcomes the University of Western Australia to the Faith and Globalisation initiative 
7 June - The University of Western Australia has become the first Australian University and the fifth in the world to partner with the Tony...
 

 
UNESCO honours young scientists for biodiversity conservation
4 June 2010 - Budding scientists from around the world whose interests range from environmental conservation in Argentina to...

 
Restoring damaged ecosystems can generate wealth and employment - UN report
3 June 2010 - Repairing forests, lakes and other types of nature reserves that have been damaged or depleted can generate wealth...

 
RIGHTS AND DUTIES GO TOGETHER, SAYS PONTIFF
VATICAN CITY, MAY 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is affirming that in the question of migration, the understanding of rights must...
 

 
Agriculture, energy sectors to shape sustainability of future development - UN 
2 June 2010 - How the world contends with the agriculture and energy sectors will serve as a bellwether for development in the 21st...
 

 
UN expert group proposed to close gap on anti-poverty targets 
27 May '10, At the Open Space of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Global Dialogue Foundation's C.E.O...
 

 
UN begins campaign to distribute mosquito nets in Central African Republic
28 May 2010 - In an effort to protect children and pregnant women in the Central African Republic (CAR) from malaria, the United...
 

 
Showing regard for others key to tackling today's great challenges - Ban 
28 May 2010 - On a day when millions worldwide are marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, Secretary-General...
 

 
GDF forms partnership with the UN Alliance of Civilizations 
31 May 2010 - In conjunction with Deloitte, British Council and Vivendi, Global Dialogue Foundation partnered with the Alliance...
 

 
GDFvoice at UN Alliance of Civilizations RIO FORUM, 27 May 2010
27 May '10, At the Open Space of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Global Dialogue Foundation's C.E.O...
 

 
Intercultural dialogue crucial for world peace, Ban tells Security Council 
26 May 2010 - The Security Council today highlighted the vital role of intercultural dialogue in securing global peace, with Secretary...
 

 
UN Alliance of Civilizations Rio Forum, 27-29 May 2010
On 27-29 May 2010, a powerful network of over 2,000 political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, youth, journalists, foundations,

 
Ban focuses on the fight against poverty at start of visit to Brazil  
27 May 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Rio de Janeiro for an official visit to Brazil during which he will see first...
 

 
Vital broadband expansion key to development and peace, UN conference told
24 May 2010 - The United Nations telecommunications agency opened its quadrennial development conference today, stressing that a...
 

 
UN unveils campaign to make cities more resistant to disasters
27 May 2010 - With the recent wave of natural hazards - from the devastating January earthquake in Haiti to volcanic eruptions in...
 

 
POPE EXPLAINS IMPORTANCE OF COMMON GOOD
VATICAN CITY, MAY 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The common good is what gives meaning to progress, protecting development from possible...
 

 
Football World Cup in South Africa underlines 'African renaissance' - UN envoy
26 May 2010 - This year's football World Cup, which kicks off in South Africa in two weeks, presents the country and the rest of the...
 

 
GDF Unity in Diversity-10.10.10, Melbourne Summit, 10-12 Oct. 2010
In collaboration with the UN Alliance of Civilizations, Global Dialogue Foundation will be hosting the inaugural Pacific dialogue summit...
 

 
Biodiversity loss brings ecological systems closer to a tipping point, Ban says 
22 May 2010 - Despite repeated global commitments to protect the planet's species and habitats, the variety of life continues to decline...
 

 
Asia-Pacific nations call for 'green' economic growth strategies at UN forum 
19 May 2010 - More than 60 nations in Asia and the Pacific have underscored the urgent need for 'green' strategies to spur economic...
 

 
Secretary-General urges expanded understanding of human security 
20 May 2010 - The protection and empowerment of people worldwide must form the basis of government actions, Secretary-General...
 

 
Boosting agricultural biodiversity could pay dividends for rural poor - UN 
20 May 2010 - Enhanced investment in protecting fragile agricultural biodiversity is vital to sustaining the livelihoods of the rural poor...
 

 
Smallpox eradication a great lesson for global action against disease - UN 
17 May 2010 - Global health challenges facing the world can only be overcome through collective efforts similar to the international...
 

 
UN agency honours Brazilian President for efforts against hunger
10 May 2010 - The United Nations food aid agency today honoured President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil for his leadership...
 

 
Governments must act swiftly to salvage biodiversity, UN report finds 
10 May 2010 - A new biodiversity report released today by two United Nations environmental bodies concluded that unless radical...
 

 
Today's young people can help create a better tomorrow, Ban tells UN student forum
13 May 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to thousands of young people gathered at a student conference at...
 

 
New UN photo contest focuses on fighting poverty, spurring development
14 May 2010 - The United Nations today co-launched its second annual photo contest spotlighting efforts to achieve the Millennium...
 

 
World lags far behind on sustainable development goals, Ban warns
14 May 2010 - The United Nations commission entrusted with harmonizing economic development with environmental conservation...
 

 
UN calls on Europeans to unleash their creativity against poverty
6 May 2010 - The United Nations is hoping to tap into the creativity of Europeans to boost awareness in the region of the...
 

 
UN session on sustainable development begins
3 May 2010 - The latest session of the United Nations commission on sustainable use of the world's resources got under way in...
 

 
ARCHBISHOP: MIGRANTS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE
MALAGA, Spain, APRIL 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Although many may feel threatened by an influx of migrants to their homeland, these...
 

 
UNDP chief embarks on African tour to promote development goals 
1 May 2010 - The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) begins a four-country visit to Africa today to...
 

 
Anti-poverty targets the focus of discussions as Treki continues visit to China
30 April 2010 - The ambitious set of social and economic targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) topped...
 

 
Says Governing Principles Can Be Found in Natural Law 
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says it is clear the market cannot regulate itself, but the principles that...
 

 
UN and sports federations team up to score for development
30 April 2010 - Sports organizations can boost their efforts to alleviate poverty and promote global peace and show they care about...
 

 
Senior UN officials take part as African economic forum opens 
5 May 2010 - Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro is in Tanzania to take part in the latest World Economic Forum on Africa...
 

 
CONCLUSIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ACADEMY PLENARY
VATICAN CITY, MAY 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here are the conclusions of the five-day plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy of...
 

 
Burkina Faso: UN-backed project boosts education, health care for women farmers
6 May 2010 - A United Nations-backed pilot programme that supplies electric generators to rural women farmers in Burkina Faso...
 

 
Zimbabweans find laughter to cope
4 May 2010 - Two women are planning to set up laughter clubs in Zimbabwe, one of the world's most challenging economies...
 

 
World Conference on Dialogue among Religions and Civilizations - Ohrid 2010
Second World Conference on Inter-Religious and Inter-Civilization Dialogue : “Religion and Culture - Unbreakable Chain Among Nations”..
 

 

 



UN report pushes for energy access and efficiency to fight poverty and climate change 
28 April 2010 - Increasing access to clean energy and improving its efficiency will be vital to both enhancing global prosperity and...
 

 
ARCHBISHOP NICHOLS: DIALOGUE A TASK FOR ALL
LONDON, APRIL 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The task of interreligious dialogue isn't only a task for leaders of the world's religions, but rather...
 

 
US President Obama hosts Muslim business summit 
27 April 2010 - US President Barack Obama has announced a series of educational and business exchanges in an effort to improve...
 

 
World Bank steps up to plate in war on malaria with $200 million for bed nets
22 April 2010 - Backing a call for greater action from the United Nations Special Envoy for Malaria, the World Bank today committed $200...
 

 
Millions Sought for Global Fund to Aid Farms
22 April 2010 - WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is proposing to add $408 million to a global fund to boost food production...
 

 
Poorer Nations Get Larger Role in World Bank
APRIL 25, 2010 WASHINGTON — Members of the World Bank agreed on Sunday to support a $5.1 billion increase in its operating...
 

 
Ban issues call for religious leaders to foster dialogue between cultures
27 April 2010 - Religious leaders have a vital part to play in promoting dialogue between different cultures and societies at a time when...
 

 
Safeguarding Earthcrucial to development, human well-being, Ban stresses
22 April 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need torespect and care for the Earth, noting that safeguarding...
 

 
POPE URGES MACEDONIA TO KEEP ITS ROOTS
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing his hopes that Macedonia can come to form part of the European...
 

 
HOLY SEE CALLS FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
NEW YORK, APRIL 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The permanent observer of the Holy See at the United Nations is underlining the need for a holistic...
 

 
UN agency and Australia team up to support decent work in Asia-Pacific nations  
21 April 2010 - The United Nations labour agency and the Government of Australia have signed the first-ever partnership agreement...
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'Encouraging' changes under way in Persian Gulf countries, says UN rights chief 
19 April 2010 - A top United Nations official today pointed to “encouraging” efforts to improve human rights by the six nations that ...
 

 
New UN report stresses benefits of greater funding for water and sanitation projects
21 April 2010 - Funding commitments for water and sanitation declined as a share of overall development aid over the past decade...
 

   
UN development official on visit to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
18 April 2010 - The top development official at the United Nations heads to Bahrain today to discuss human development in the Arab...
 

 
White House Quietly Courts Muslims in U.S.
18 April 2010 - When President Obama took the stage in Cairo last June, promising a new relationship with the Islamic world, Muslims in...
 

 
UK water imports 'unsustainable'
19 April 2010 - The amount of water used to produce food and goods imported to developed countries is worsening water shortages... 
 

 
COMMANDMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
ROME, APRIL 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In the five years since he was elected Pope, Benedict XVI has repeatedly spoken out on issues...
 

 
... PRAISE THEME OF CHARITY
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI spent a few hours of his post-Easter rest watching a new film...
 

 
HOLY SEE TO UNESCO: DEVELOPMENT NEEDS TECHNOLOGY 
PARIS, APRIL 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See is telling the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization that "global...
 

   
Top UN official in Asia-Pacific urges stronger ties between States and businessAdvanced Search
17 April 2010 - The top United Nations official in Asia and the Pacific today urged Governments in the region to develop stronger...
 

 
NEWSMAKER: UN envoy for malaria optimistic on reaching near-zero deaths by 2015
14 April 2010 - Malaria, which causes an estimated one million deaths around the world every year, will cease to be a killer by 2015...
 

 
Rudd is smart and humble: Obama
15 April 2010 - Barack Obama has described Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as a smart and humble leader who matches him politically.
 

 
Indigenous conference in Nordic countries opens with UN expert taking part
14 April 2010 - A conference of indigenous representatives and State officials from all the European Nordic countries opened...
 

 
Experts at UN meeting consider green economy's impact on society and environment
8 April 2010 - Experts from 75 countries gathered in Geneva today for a United Nations-backed meeting to discuss the social...
 

   
UN agency expands credit farming scheme in West Africa
12 April 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today that its credit-based farming...
 

   
UN seeks to improve safety of schools and hospitals in natural disasters
9 April 2010 - The United Nations has launched a worldwide campaign to enhance the safety of 1 million schools and hospitals...
 

   
UN agency explores potential benefits of organic agriculture in Eastern Europe
12 April 2010 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said today it is partnering with an organic farming organization...
 

   
UN agency takes aim at two birds with one stone - poverty and global warming 
7 April 2010 - In a novel track in the battle against global warming, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has...
 

   
Secretary-General calls for European action as climate talks restart in Bonn 
9 April 2010 - The first session of formal United Nations climate change negotiations since last December's global gathering...
 

   
Urban planning essential for public health
7 APRIL 2010 | GENEVA -- Urban settings have a direct impact on the health of the people who live there. On World Health Day...
 


Small lenders help developing entrepreneurs
1 April 2010 - Fried cassava is a popular breakfast food in East Africa and for Atuna it is her new business opportunity.
 

   
High level of informal jobs reported in Asia-Pacific region, UN report finds
24 March 2010 - Unemployment rates are artificially low in Asia and the Pacific because many people hold jobs in the informal sector...
 

  
Draft biodiversity accord finalized at UN meeting in Colombia
30 March 2010 - After a week of intensive discussions and six weeks of preparation, a draft international agreement on access to the...
 

  
Abu Dhabi's 'green' city Masdar
28 March 2010 - The world's first zero-carbon city is being built in Abu Dhabi and is designed to be not only free of cars and skyscrapers...

 
Billions pledged at donors' conference as Ban calls for wholesale rebuilding of Haiti
31 March 2010 - Dozens of nations and organizations have pledged more than $5 billion so far today to assist Haiti following the recent...

 
HOLY SEE ON POVERTY REDUCTION
NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is the address Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See's permanent observer...
 

  
Empowering women key to development and poverty alleviation - Migiro
25 March 2010 - Enabling women to improve their lives will hasten economic development, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro
 

  
China steams ahead on clean energy
26 March 2010 - China overtook the US during 2009 to become the leading investor in renewable energy technologies, according to...

 
Ban appeals to world's citizens to dim lights to combat climate change
26 March 2010 - By turning off their lights for one hour tomorrow night, people around the world can take a stand and inspire the action...

 
Prime Minister (Australian) Speech: Today we launch the National Compact... a new era of collaboration between the Australian Government and community and not-for-profit organisations...
17 March 2010... I acknowledge the First Australians on whose land we meet, and whose cultures we celebrate as among the oldest...
 

 
UN HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE ON FINANCING & DEVELOPMENT...
23 March 2010 - Investment reforms and international cooperation are among the ingredients necessary to procure the finances needed
 

 
Gender inequality the focus of Migiro's visit to Denmark and Spain 
23 March 2010 - Women's empowerment in the workplace and the wider economy is at the top of the agenda as the Deputy Secretary-
 

   
Getting Ready for the Next Haiti
PARIS, MARCH 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The idea of forming an international civil protection corps to respond to natural disasters is gaining

 
Keeping the promise: a forward-looking review to promote an agreed action agenda to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 
12 February 2010 - This report, which is issued pursuant to General Assembly resolution 64/184, presents information on progress made in
 

  
Taiwan: Help for a Tiny Nation Facing Rising Waters
23 March 2010 - Taiwan pledged Tuesday to rescue Kiribati, a tiny South Pacific ally, from rising sea levels in a move intended to raise...
 

   
Muslim philanthropists gather at UN-backed event to discuss hunger, development
21 March 2010 - Muslim philanthropists, along with Government and business leaders from around the world, are gathering in Doha,
 

 
Deputy UN chief calls for more resources to help poor States meet development goals
18 March 2010 - The second-ranking official at the United Nations today called on richer countries to implement their commitments on
 

   
Access to safe drinking water improving; sanitation needs greater efforts
15 MARCH 2010 | GENEVA | NEW YORK -- With 87% of the world's population or approximately 5.9 billion people using safe drinking

 
POPE TO YOUTH: YOU GIVE ME CONSOLATION AND HOPE
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI told young people today that they give him consolation and hope since
 

  
Spanish actor Antonio Banderas' latest role: UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
17 March 2010 - Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is joining tennis superstar Maria Sharapova, soccer legend Zinédine Zidane and others
 

  
UNICEF providing books to 145,000 Central African children affected by conflict
17 March 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working to ensure that some 145,000 children affected by conflict in the
 

  
PONTIFF CALLS RECESSION AN OPPORTUNITY
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is recommending confidence in the midst of the global recession, since "it can
 

   
UN Alliance of Civilizations Rio Forum, 27-29 May 2010
On 27-29 May 2010, a powerful network of over 2,000 political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, youth, journalists, foundations,

 
Ban hails US Secretary of State Clinton for her work towards female empowerment
12 March 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid tribute today to the long-running efforts of United States Secretary of State Hillary
 

  
African leaders support agribusiness plan at UN-backed conference
10 March 2010 - High-level representatives from 44 African countries wrapped up a United Nations-backed conference in Nigeria today
 

  
Tajikistan: UN helping to boost resilience to natural disasters
11 March 2010 - The United Nations is helping Tajikistan, a mountainous country prone to natural disasters, enhance its capacity to
 

  
Argentine soccer star joins team of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors
11 March 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today unveiled Argentine soccer genius Lionel Messi as its newest
 

  
General Assembly President travels to Asia for two-nation tour
10 March 2010 - The President of the General Assembly is on his way to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines for talks with senior
 

  
New UN satellite standards to boost communications in emergencies
10 March 2010 - New radiocommunication standards for satellite services that could be used to save greater lives in the wake of natural
 

  
Assembly President hopeful UN summit will lead to progress on anti-poverty targets
4 March 2010 - The global financial and economic downturn has reversed the gains made in some countries towards attaining the
 

  
HOLY SEE PROPOSES HUMAN RIGHTS TO END RECESSION
GENEVA, Switzerland, MARCH 8, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Defending human rights will contribute to ending the financial crisis, according to
 

  


Progress on women's rights will help achieve global development goals - Migiro
9 March 2010 - Significant progress in realizing women's rights is crucial to achieving sustainable development and the globally agreed
 

  
Ban urges students to find common ground at UN forum on bioethics
4 March 2010 - Bioethics increasingly has implications for many areas of people's lives and it is important to identify common ground
 

  
Nasa finds vast water ice deposits at Moon's north pole raising prospect of manned base
3 March 2010, Nasa has discovered vast quantities of water on the Moon, rekindling dreams of a manned lunar base.
 

  
Chile earthquake moved whole city 10 feet to the west
10 March 2010 - The massive earthquake that struck near Maule in Chile, moved the entire city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to
 

  
UN officials urge greater support for empowering women on International Day
8 March 2010 - Top United Nations officials are marking International Women's Day by calling for greater support to women,
 

  
Asia-Pacific has one of world's largest gender gaps, UN report finds
8 March 2010 - The countries of Asia and the Pacific have not duplicated their economic success in the realm of gender equality,
 

 
PLURAL+ 2010 Youth Video Festival
Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, cultural and religious divisions,
 
Victorians brace for more storms
7 March 2010, Victoria can batten down for another bout of wild weather on Sunday with large hailstones between the size of golf balls
 
Clinton in Brazil After Pledging Long Term Earthquake Aid to Chile
2 March 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Brasilia for meetings with Brazilian leaders after a stop in Chile where
 
Australian town, 326 miles from river, hit by raining fish 
1 March 2010 - Residents in a remote desert town in Australia, 326 miles from the nearest river, are recovering after witnessing
 
UN agency allocates over $2 million for 84 media development projects
3 March 2010 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has awarded $2.1 million for
 
China unseats Japan as second largest industrial manufacturer - UN
3 March 2010 - China has overtaken Japan as the world's second largest industrial manufacturer, after the United States, the 

  
Global economic crisis exposed human rights violations, says top UN official  
1 March 2010 - The top United Nations human rights official said today that the economic and financial crises have exposed existing
 
In bid to curb traffic deaths, UN proclaims decade of action for road safety 
2 March 2010 - The United Nations General Assembly today proclaimed the period from 2011 to 2020 as the Decade of Action for

 
International pop star Shakira honoured by UN agency for work on social justice
3 March 2010 - The United Nations labour agency today honoured internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira
 
Mongolia: UN airlifts emergency supplies to children amid severe winter
2 March 2010 - As temperatures in western Mongolia continue to hover around -40 degrees Celsius, the United Nations is sending
 
On visit to Los Angeles, Ban drums up support for UN's work 
1 March 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is meeting with key members of the creative community in Los Angeles to mobilize
 
UN hails first ratification of African pact to protect millions of displaced people
19 February 2010 - The United Nations refugee agency today called on all African Union (AU) member countries to follow Uganda's
 
UN warns of harmful impact on poor farmers of narrow focus on biotechnology
1 March 2010 - An over-dependence on genetically modified organisms to boost agricultural production eclipses other biotechnologies

  
CHURCH SEEKS TO BETTER MINISTER TO GYPSIES
ROME, MARCH 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Church is offering her "maternal friendship" to Gypsies, while recognizing that at times,
 
SALESIAN: TIME TO GET TO WORK RECONSTRUCTING HAITI
ROME, MARCH 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After visiting earthquake-devastated Haiti, the superior-general of the Salesians is urging the

  
Death toll in Chile quake reaches 723 
1 March 2010 - Concepcion, Chile (CNN) -- Rescuers searched for survivors Monday as crews sought to deliver food and water
 
Soledad O'Brien: Sadly, there are similarities between Haiti and Chile
1 March 2010, Concepcion, Chile (CNN) -- We couldn't have traveled farther to see the same thing. We were returning to the
 
Ban monitoring developments in aftermath of massive earthquake in Chile 
27 February 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean
 
Australia's east coast on tsunami alert
February 28, 2010, A huge earthquake in Chile has left over 120 people dead, and sparked a tsunami warning for Australia's
 
Chile quake kills 214, triggers tsunami
28 February 2010 - The death toll in the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday has risen to

  
UN seeks to cut preventable 'lifestyle' deaths in developing world 
24 February 2010 - With often preventable, non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer and
 
Role of social innovation highlighted at UN forum focusing on Latin America
22 February 2010 - The United Nations development chief today stressed the need for good social policies to help Latin America

  
Secretary Clinton announces "intensified" role for Tony Blair on Middle East 
12 Feb - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said today that Quartet Representative Tony Blair is going to “intensify” his
 


Tony Blair in Liberia to launch Africa Governance Initiative project with President Johnson Sirleaf
22 Feb - Tony Blair today started a two-day visit to Liberia in order to launch a new project between his Africa Governance Initiative

 
Tony Blair Visits Pioneering Interfaith Malaria Initiative in Nigeria
22 Feb - On Saturday 20 February Tony Blair participated first hand, in the work of the largest Muslim and Christian alliance in Africa
 
UN agency pledges $25 million to reinforce good governance in developing nations
19 February 2010 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged $25 million to strengthen credible national
 
UN unveils new website promoting peace through sport
19 February 2010 - The United Nations today lifted the curtain on a new website showcasing the transformative power of sport in

 
Preserving world's biodiversity vital for economic development, UN official warns
11 February 2010 - Saving the world's myriad diverse species, which are being lost to human activity at an unprecedented rate
 
Winter Olympics in Vancouver aim to win green medal from UN agency
13 February 2010 - The organizers of the Winter Olympics that kicked off this weekend in Vancouver are hoping to stage some of

 
More than 20 million people in Asia-Pacific could fall into extreme poverty, UN warns
17 February 2010 - The global economic downturn could push an additional 21 million people in the Asia-Pacific region into extreme

  
World's poorest countries must diversify economies to beat poverty - UN
18 February 2010 - Economic diversification is vital if the world's most poverty-stricken countries, some of them depending on a single
 
Prominent world figures in UN panel seek to bridge cultural divides to bolster peace
18 February 2010 - The United Nations today inaugurated a panel of prominent political, intellectual and religious figures from all

 
Flip-flop diplomacy with the Dalai Lama 
19 Feb, Not too many people meet the president at the White House wearing flip flops, particularly in the freezing depths of February.

  
SOUTH PACIFIC: 'Poverty Measures Need Support of Rich Nations' 
SUVA, Feb 16, 2010 (IPS) - Social protection programmes could help alleviate poverty in the Pacific Islands region, but without

  
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Draws Attention to Need for Action
Press Statement - 12 February 2010 - Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, today
 
Second cyclone threatens Pacific islands
Fri, 12 Feb 2010, The clean-up has begun on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands group after a cyclone caused widespread damage yesterday,

 
Despatie: What a historic moment
15 Feb Our first gold medal! Congrats to our McDonald's 2010 Hopefuls, Alexandre Bilodeau. He won the first Canadian gold medal

  
Rio Carnival 2010 
13 Feb 2010 - All about Rio Carnival 2010 - Know everything about the 2010 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro - programs, events and
 
Canada hails 'Alexandre the Great'
16 February 2010 -VANCOUVER — Canadians across the nation hailed Alexandre Bilodeau as a hero on Monday after his victory in

Reigning in the Rio Carnival 
15  February 2010 - Rio's Carnival in full swing, Hundreds of tireless revelers pack the streets of Rio de Janeiro's Laranjeiras neighborhood
 
Bill Clinton arrives in Haiti to help with UN post-quake aid effort
5 February 2010 - The former United States president Bill Clinton flew into Haiti today as part of his expanded leadership role for the


Financial crisis should spur 'clean' growth in developing nations - UN 
8 February 2010 - Instead of belt-tightening in this time of financial crisis, resources must be redirected to spur 'clean' economic growth

 
Senior UN official calls for increased social protection in Pacific island region
10 February 2010 - The ongoing economic and financial crises are an opportunity to implement social protection programmes in Pacific
Read more.
 

 
UN goes for gold on development goals during Winter Olympics in Vancouver
12 February 2010 - With the Winter Olympics kicking off today in Vancouver, a senior United Nations official is spotlighting the important

 
Pacific island nations at UN meeting call on world to fulfil aid commitments  
9 February 2010 - Fourteen island developing nations in the Pacific Ocean wrapped up a United Nations-backed meeting today with
 
Second Global Model UN of young people to be held in Malaysia in July
4 February 2010 - Some 1,000 of the best university-level students worldwide are expected to take part in a Global Model United


In music and in words, UN gives voice to the legacy of Holocaust survivors
27 January 2010 - With the help of stirring music from a German-Israeli chorus and solemn speeches, the United Nations tonight

 
Malaysian envoy elected to lead UN Economic and Social Council for 2010
19 January 2010 - The Malaysian diplomat Hamidon Ali was elected today to serve as the next President of the United Nations
Read more.
 

 
Secretary-General calls for stronger partnership for African development
8 February 2010 - The global food and energy crises and climate change, and coupled with the financial and economic crises,

 
“The Dialogue of Cultures: New Avenues for Peace.”
New UNESCO panel seeks to identify how to bolster tolerance worldwide 
4 February 2010 - The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has set up an
 
UN report paints grim picture of conditions of world's indigenous peoples
14 January 2010 - The world's 370 million indigenous peoples suffer from disproportionately, often exponentially, higher rates of


Ban asks former US President Clinton to take leadership role in Haiti quake relief
3 February 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today asked former United States President Bill Clinton, already deeply involved

 
Poor countries at UN forum call for greater voice in international financing
20 January 2010 - Fifteen of the world's least developed countries (LDCs), meeting at a high-level United Nations forum, today
Read more.
 

 
Ban commits UN to harnessing support for African development needs
31 January 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged to mobilize support to tackle the critical challenges threatening


Independent UN expert urges immediate cancellation of Haiti's external debt 
4 February 2010 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today called for the immediate cancellation of Haiti's external

 
Afghan farmers and villagers help rid communities of landmines - UN
1 February 2010 - Farmers and villagers are taking part in United Nations-backed efforts to rid Afghanistan of landmines, which is
Read more.
 

 
New momentum needed to boost social integration - UN 
3 February 2010 - Progress on achieving greater social integration as envisioned in a landmark declaration in 1995 has been mixed,


Timor-Leste hospital receives life- saving obstetrics equipment from UN
4 February 2010 - To help combat high maternal mortality rates in Timor-Leste, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has

 
UNICEF seeks $1.2 billion to aid women and children caught in world's worst crises
4 February 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today launched an appeal for $1.2 billion to help provide life-saving
Read more.
 

 
African leaders join forces to help achieve UN goal for malaria prevention
1 February 2010 - Dozens of African leaders met today in Ethiopia to tackle the challenges facing the continent in the effort to meet
Read more.
 
 
 
Haitians in UN's cash-for-work scheme earn income as they help their country
26 January 2010 - Thousands of Haitians are gaining a semblance of normalcy following the recent devastating earthquake in their
 

 
Haitian recovery must include strengthening of human rights - top UN official
27 January 2010 -Not only must Haiti's infrastructure be built back better in the wake of the devastating earthquake, but its human
 

 
Sarkozy calls for global revamp
27 January 2010 - French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for a fundamental rethink of capitalism in the aftermath of the financial
 

  
Rudd praises 'spirit of Australia'
26 January 2010 - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has welcomed new Australian citizens in Canberra, telling them they are coming not
 

 
Australian Day
26 January 2010 - On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. 
 

 
Haiti: UN-backed quake relief operations expand beyond devastated capital
21 January 2010 - United Nations-supported relief efforts to reach the countless victims of Haiti's devastating earthquake are
 

 
Haitian reconstruction the focus of talks between Ban and UN envoy Clinton
21 January 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations Special Envoy Bill Clinton today stressed the need to help
 

 
Pontiff: Gospel Requires Sensitivity for Migrants
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is exhorting Christians to be sensitive to the plight of migrants and refugees  
 
Benedict XVI Keeping up With Haiti Situation
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI affirmed today that he is being continually informed about developments in  
 
UN officials give eyewitness accounts of moment Haiti quake struck
14 January 2010 - At 4:53 p.m. on Tuesday David Wimhurst, United Nations Communications Director in Haiti, was working on the
 

 
Ban 'heartened' by scale of global response to help Haiti quake victims
14 January 2010 - The international community's outpouring of support to assist victims of this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti
 

 
UN envoy Bill Clinton hopeful for Haitian recovery after devastating quake
14 January 2010 - In spite of the catastrophic earthquake which struck Haiti earlier this week, the United Nations Special Envoy for  
 
Dark matter 'beach ball' unveiled
6 Jan 2010 - The giant halo of dark matter that surrounds our galaxy is shaped like a flattened beach ball, researchers say.