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UN agency honours traditional farming sites in China, Iran, Republic of Korea 1 May 2014 - The birthplace of jasmine tea and nearly 3,000 year old irrigation system... Read more
On World Day, UN celebrates historic influence of jazz to connect people, ignite social change 30 April 2014 - Jazz has given rhythm to the struggles of civil rights movements... Read more
UN, Olympic Committee sign formal agreement on role of sport in development, peace 28 April 2014 - With Norwegian professional biathlete Ole Bjorndalen and Boston... Read more
On World Day, UN labour agency urges greater control of harmful chemicals in the work place 28 April 2014 - While chemicals can be useful, necessary steps should be taken to prevent... Read more
Popes John XXIII and John Paul II become saints in canonisation at Vatican 28 April 2014 - Popes John XXIII and John Paul II have been made saints in a historic double canonisation... Read more Watch video
Peaceful, stable societies vital for advancing development, General Assembly told 24 April 2014 - Peace and stability are vital if sustainable development is to take root and... Read more
In Mexico, Ban urges renewed global partnership for development in address to aid forum 15 April 2014 - With the deadline for the globally agreed development targets fast... Read more
At high-level forum, UN officials urge steps to ensure financing of sustainable development 14 April 2014 - Even with a slow recovery from the economic and financial crisis... Read more
On Global Day, UN expert urges less military spending, more investment and development 14 April 2014 - Marking the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, the United Nations... Read more
UN launches practical guide to mobilizing action for disarmament 15 April 2014 - "Your deeds will have an impact...Be the new leaders of change"... Read more
Pepsi joins Coke in support of UN-backed guidelines on local peoples' right to land, livelihoods 15 April 2014 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)... Read more
World Urban Forum: UN-backed meeting hails cities as vital to sustainable development 11 April 2014 - "A city is not just an accident, but the result of coherent vision and aims... Read more
UN Assembly, Economic and Social Council launch joint talks on development partnerships 9 April 2014 - The United Nations took a major step on the road towards crafting a new... Read more
Challenges facing world population take centre stage at annual UN forum 7 April 2014 - Member states today kicked off a week-long assessment at United Nations... Read more
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UN marks International Day with call for harnessing power of sport to build better world 6 April 2014 - The United Nations is calling on global citizens to become part of its team to... Read more
UN official urges measures to create more jobs, boost household incomes 11 April 2014 - The shaky economic recovery has failed to lead to an improvement in labour... Read more
Saving more lives requires abandoning broken, reactive approach to aid - UN 31 March 2014 - Relief aid should anticipate and prevent - not just react and treat... Read more
On International Day, UN hails vital role of women in achieving world free of landmines 4 April 2014 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for greater measures to incolve... Read more
UN agency calls for concrete measure to end hunger in Africa by 2025 24 March 2014 - The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) warns today... Read more
World Water Day: UN highlights water, energy links for sustainable development 22 March 2014 - To mark World Water Day, the United Nations is highlighting the key role... Read more
At nuclear security summit, Ban urges deeper global cooperation to ensure safer world 24 March 2014 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today sited deeper global... Read more
UN announces first countries set to benefit from African-led food security fund 28 March 2014 - A unique, Africa-led United Nations-backed fund designed to improve... Read more
Youths key to strengthening agricultural sector in Africa - UN agency 27 March 2014 - Getting ore African youths involved in agriculture and investing... Read more
On International Day, Ban honors victims of gross human rights violations 24 March 2014 - At a time when human rights violations persist around the world... Read more
Culturing a hygiene revolution Mumbai Feb 24 2014, Huzaifa Khorakiwala, the 43 year-old scion of the Khorakiwala family ... Read more
WOMEN: Experts call for engaging men and boys as allies in fight for gender equality 12 March 2014 ? Gender equality is not just a concern for women and girls, a panel of... Read more
UN commission on women opens annual session, to focus on development 10 March 2014 ? Women?s human rights have come a long way but there is still much to ... Read more
Equality for women means progress for all, UN officials declare, marking International Day 8 March 2014 ? To mark International Women's Day, the United Nations family is... Read more
Why do we need an International Women's Day? 6 Mar -Four gender-equality campaigners share their views on feminism and the backlash... Read more
How an Oscars speech puts International Women?s Day in perspective Mar 04, 2014 - The Oscars happened. Talent was recognised. Dresses were scrutinised... Read more
Message for International Women?s Day 2014 Thursday, 06 March 2014 04:32 - Equality for Women is Progress for All... Read more
UN Assembly spotlights key role of women, youth, civil society in development agenda 6 March 2014 ? Equality, inclusiveness and participation must guide the framing of the... Read more
UNAOC Informal Meeting: Unity in Diversity ? World Civil Society? 21 February 2014 ? Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdul Aziz Al-Nasser, The UN High Representative for The Alliance Of Civilizations... Welcome remarks Closing remarks
Deepening Arab region integration could raise development, UN reports 25 February 2014 ? Inclusive economic integration in the Arab region would create six... Read more
On International Day, UN urges support for ?Mother Languages?, linguistic diversity? 21 February 2014 ? International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic and cultural... Read more
Remarks By HE Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At The Book Launch and Discussion of Global Citizenship & the Future of the United Nations? Posted on February 20, 2014 - I am very pleased to join you today especially that I can... Read more
World Day for Social Justice: UN urges action to end poverty, overcome inequality? 20 February 2014 ? United Nations officials are marking the World Day of Social Justice?... Read more
Africa youth gardens open opportunities to decent jobs, dignified life ? UN agency? 18 February 2014 ? Family farming is an important path for inclusion for millions of poor... Read more
On World Radio Day, UN stresses need to promote women's voices over the air waves 13 February 2014 ? United Nations officials have marked World Radio Day by calling for... Read more
Aid, development must converge in responding to crises - UN reports 14 February 2014 ? The rising scale of needs, a collective inability to resolve protracted... Read more
UN labour agency calls for major investment in rural Africa as key to prosperity 12 February 2014 ? Rural development is key to Africa's prosperity, yet it has been... Read more
Gender equality must be enshrined in all post-2015 development goals - UN rights chief 10 February 2014 ? The United Nations committee mandated to ensure compliance with... Read more
UN General Assembly President launches initiative for post-2015 development agenda 6 February 2014 ? General Assembly President John Ashe today launched a major effort... Read more
Sports sets a guiding light for international relations to follow, Ban tells Winter Olympics 7 February 2014 ? The Olympic spirit of fair play, mutual respect and friendly competition... Read more
UN agricultural agency hails 'historic' new commitment to end hunger in Africa by 2025 1 February 2014 ? The head of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization... Read more
Ban pledges UN commitment to advancing gender equality, women's empowerment 4 February 2014 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged to root for women... Read more
Holy See at UN on Promoting Equality, Including Social Equity, Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment 7 February 2014 ? Here is the Feb. 6 intervention of Archbishop Francis... Read more
Ahead eve of Sochi Olympic Games, Ban praises power of sport to unite all people 6 February 2014 ? In Sochi, Russia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon... Read more
IKEA sustainable lighting initiative seeks to brighten lives of refugees in UN camps 4 February 2014 ? The IKEA Foundation has launched a two-month campaign to raise funds... Read more
Ahead of Sochi games, Ban calls for observance of Olympic Truce 31 January 2014 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for the observance... Read more
Security Council stresses reconciliation during debate on 'war and the search for lasting peace' 29 January 2014 ? A halt to fighting does not necessarily end a conflict... Read more
UN is Africa's 'unwavering partner' on road to stability and growth - Deputy Secretary-General 30 January 2014 ? Africa will always find a ready and willing partner in the United Nations... Read more
Warning of 'humanity divided,' UN urges job creation, inclusive growth strategies 29 January 2014 ? Raising the alarm against deepening income disparities in countries... Read more
Agriculture 'engine of growth' to eradicating hunger in Africa, UN official stresses 29 January 2014 ? A senior United Nations official today stressed that agriculture is the... Read more
Global foreign direct investment rises to pre-crisis levels, UN reports 28 January 2014 ? Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose to levels not seen since... Read more
At Davos Forum, Ban seeks business help to fight gender inequality, climate change, hunger 23 January 2014 - In a whirlwind of events at the World Economic Forum in Davos today... Read more
Pope's Message to World Economic Forum 23 January 2014 - Here is Pope Francis' message to Professor Klaus... Read more
Rise in global tourism forecast to continue after exceeding 2013 expectations - UN 20 January 2014 - Despite global economic challenges, international tourism in 2013 was... Read more
UN chief encourages Conference on Disarmament to live up to world's expectations 21 January 2014 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today encouraged the world's sole... Read more
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Accelerating development agenda top priority for UN economic, social body, new president says 14 January 2014 - With the United Nations development agenda in transition - moving from... Read more
Health and sustainable food systems key to fighting hunger, UN agency says 17 January 2014 - Healthy people need healthy and sustainable food systems, the United... Read more
Orthodox New Year Some Orthodox Christians in Australia celebrate the New Year based on January 1 in the Julian calendar,... Read more
Senior UN officials urge 'Group of 77' nations to work collectively on anti-poverty goals January 8, 2014 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the General... Read more
Ban calls on world for more resources to end conflicts, spur development, counter climate change January 10, 2014 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international... Read more
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