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UN food agency warns of looming health threats in Europe and Central Asia
On the eve of a regional conference set to begin in Azerbaijan, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is warning that obesity and diet-related illnesses could emerge as major challenges for Europe and Central Asia, while hunger wil…
Human rights must be integrated into sustainable development, UN official stresses
Countries must integrate human rights into the upcoming sustainable development conference known as Rio+20 and its outcome, a top United Nations official stressed today, warning that not doing so will undercut efforts to advance socio-economic developm…
General Assembly President urges scientific approaches to sustainable development
The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, warned today that economic growth that relies on unsustainable patterns of consumption and production is undermining humankind’s quest for harmony with nature and called for science-b…
UN disaster reduction office launches initiative to help cities manage risk
The United Nations office for disaster risk reduction today launched a new initiative to help cities across the world manage risk following the worst year on record for economic losses caused by disasters.
UN envoy condemns eviction of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem homes
A senior United Nations official has condemned the eviction today of two Palestinian families from their homes in East Jerusalem and called for an end to such violations of international law.
Assembly chief urges scientific approaches to sustainable development
The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, warned today that economic growth that relies on unsustainable patterns of consumption and production is undermining humankind’s quest for harmony with nature and called for science-b…
Ban voices concern over arrests of public officials in Mali
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern over a fresh wave of arrests of high-ranking public officials in Mali, at a time when numerous efforts are being undertaken to help the country overcome the various challenges it is facing.
Head of UN peacekeeping discusses cooperation with senior official of West African bloc
The United Nations top peacekeeping official had discussions with a senior official of the sub-regional bloc of West African States on issues of mutual interest between the two organizations, including how to better work together, during a visit to the…
Azerbaijani journalist selected for annual UN press freedom award
An Azerbaijani journalist and human rights activist has been named this year’s winner of the annual United Nations prize that honours those promoting freedom of expression.
UN refugee agency names Angelina Jolie as special envoy
The UN refugee agency announced today that actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie will take on a new and expanded role as a Special Envoy of its High Commissioner, António Guterres.
Global economic outlook slowly improving but remains fragile, says UN-backed report
The prospects for the global economy are slowly improving, but growth is expected to be weak, especially in Europe, according to a United Nations-backed report released today.
UN rights chief condemns Sudan’s bombing of civilian areas in South Sudan
The top United Nations human rights official today condemned Sudan’s indiscriminate bombing raids that resulted in civilian casualties in South Sudan and urged the two countries’ governments to halt the escalating violence along their border areas.
UN chief congratulates new World Bank President
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim on his appointment as the 12th President of the World Bank, noting that he brings to the Bank the mix of professional development expertise and personal commitment required to advance t…
Global economic outlook slowly improving but remains fragile, says UN-backed report
The prospects for the global economy are slowly improving, but growth is expected to be weak, especially in Europe, according to a United Nations-backed report released today.
