Conference raises $10 billion for Haiti’s recovery
A coalition of governments, NGOS and friends of Haiti has pledged nearly $10 billion dollars for the long term development of the country.
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World Bank to provide support in tracking donations for Haiti
The key to working out of the tragedy caused by the Haitian earthquake is to keep track of the funds that are to be donated, according to World Bank President Robert Zoellick.
UN climate change agency releases reports on Copenhagen summit
The United Nations climate change agency has released official reports on last year's Copenhagen climate change conference.
Edmond Mulet to head UN operation in Haiti
The UN Secretary-General has appointed a new envoy to head the organization's peacekeeping mission in Haiti.
ICTY to digitize video recordings of its court proceedings
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia is converting audio-visual recordings of its court proceedings to high-resolution digital video files.
Veteran Haitian journalist provides 'A Voice for the Voiceless'
Farmers, fisher folk, street vendors and other enterprising Haitians, though not physically present at the international donor conference, had their say in the new Haiti the donors are supporting. Michele Montas, former UN spokesperson and Haitian national, and a team spent several weeks in the countryside gathering the views of those seldom heard from about [...]
Brazil calls for duty-free importation of Haitian products
Brazil is calling on member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to give preference to goods imported from Haiti.
Special Envoy says basic needs of Haitians must be addressed first
Former US President Bill Clinton told the donors conference on Wednesday that until January 12th of this year, his responsibility as UN Special envoy to Haiti was to harass donors to honor their commitments to support Haiti.
New ILO study highlights need to provide "fair deal" for migrant workers
A New study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is calling for a 'rights-based approach' to provide a 'fair deal' for migrant workers.
Haiti will need over $11 billion to rebuild over next ten years
Haiti will need more than $11 billion over the next ten years to rebuild from the devastation caused by the January 12 earthquake, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Colombian guerrillas free an army officer after 12 years in captivity
Guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have released a hostage they held for 12 years.
UN chief delays release of report on assassination of Benazir Bhutto
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has accepted a request from the President of Pakistan to delay the release of a report on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
URDU #14: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
1. WHO says tuberculosis is now at record levels 2. A Haitian architect sees lessons in the recent deadly earthquake Duration: 15’00″
Half of the population of Niger is facing serious food crisis
Half of the population of Niger is facing a serious food crisis as a result of the bad rainy season and poor harvest last year.
Red Cross gets clearer picture of destruction in northern Yemen
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is getting a clearer picture of the destruction caused by fighting between government and insurgents in Saada province of Yemen.
IOM supports housing for Chile earthquake survivors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is helping to house more than 2,000 families affected by the recent earthquake in Chile.
Secretary-General congratulates Cypriot leaders for commitment to resolve Cyprus problem
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the Cypriot leaders on their efforts to reunite the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.
UN investigation into DRC massacres is ongoing
The United Nations is continuing its investigations into the December 2009 massacre of civilians by the Lord's Resistance Army, LRA, in the remote northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Sudan's upcoming elections and what they will mean for Darfur
Sudan is getting ready for general elections in April. The ballot boxes are destined to reach the troubled Western region of Darfur, but there are doubts that the polls there will be anything more than a distraction from the ongoing conflict. IRIN Radio’s Louise Tunbridge reports. TUNBRIDGE: A UN-supported peace process has been trickling on [...]
Semi-permanent shelter needed before hurricane season in Haiti
The United Nations and its partners are racing to provide permanent shelter – ahead of the upcoming hurricane season – for Haitians displaced by the earthquake.
UN weather agency says El Niño will continue with widespread impacts
The El Niño event continues to have significant and widespread impact around the world according to the United Nations weather and climate agency.
UN food agency launches cash and food for work projects in Haiti
The World Food Programme (WFP) is launching cash and food for work projects to support agricultural rehabilitation in Haiti.
HIV – a Woman’s Issue
Half of the people dying from HIV/AIDS are women of child bearing age from 15 to 49 years of age, and close to half of new HIV infections are in women younger than 24. For activists like Dr. Mabel Bianco, Coordinator of Women ARISE, a global coalition focused on women, girls and HIV, the epidemic [...]
UN says violations of human rights are leading cause of poverty in Afghanistan
The United Nations says violation of human rights in Afghanistan was a leading cause of increased poverty in the country.
Helping Haiti "build back better"
The top UN envoy in Haiti warns that Haiti will need continuous funding for reconstruction.
Weeks to come could be crucial in Sudan's history: UN envoy
The coming weeks could be the most crucial in Sudan's history since its independence, according to the new UN Special Representative for Sudan, Haile Menkerios.
Security Council condemns twin suicide bombings in Moscow
The Security Council has strongly condemned the two suicide bombings that killed at least 38 people and injured many others in Moscow.
Soldier freed in Colombia under Red Cross auspices
A Colombian soldier held by the guerillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has been freed under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Secretary-General condemns twin suicide bombings in Moscow
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the twin suicide bombings that took place in Moscow's subway on Monday morning.
Mine action: achievements and difficulties in Afghanistan
In the first two months of this year, some two thousand anti-personnel mines and anti-tank mines were destroyed in Afghanistan, according to UNAMA, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.
Iraqi Prime Minister criticizes UN for not backing call to recount votes
“The role of the United Nations is solely to advise institutions in the country on an impartial basis, at their request" says the top United Nations envoy in Iraq.
European Commission adopts a Women's Charter to fight inequality
To strengthen its commitment to women’s equality, the European Commission this month adopted a Women’s Charter. The Vice President of the Commission, Viviane Reding, told UN Radio’s Diane Bailey that equal pay for equal work was already part of the founding treaty of the European Union, but inequality in the work force still persists in [...]
Severe winter in Mongolia continues to decimate livestock
Severe winter in Mongolia continues to decimate the livestock of many nomadic herders in the country. Animal husbandry is the lifeline of Mongolians, and the loss of 10 per cent of the country’s animal population has had a terrible impact on the wider economy. It has also left many herders destitute which is why the [...]
UN health agency to review handling of H1N1 pandemic
The World Health Organization says a group of independent medical and scientific experts are to review how the H1N1 influenza pandemic has been handled.
Parliamentarians call for lifting travel restrictions for HIV-positive people
Parliamentarians from around the world, meeting in Bangkok are calling on governments to remove travel restrictions for people living with HIV.
Red Cross Red Crescent appeals for funds to support Mongolian herders
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has appealed for over $900,000 to help Mongolian herders cope with harsh winter.
INDONESIAN #11: FOKUS FOKUS KITA
PART I: Sexual violence against children is a grave violation 4:26 PART II: UNIFEM launches online tool to help end violence against women 5:24 PART III: Map illustrates women’s progress in politics 4:08
UN Daily News 26 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
The UN commemorates the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The international community this week commemorated the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade with several events at the United Nations. It was back in 2007 that the General Assembly designated 25 March as the annual International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic [...]
Coca-Cola partners with UN to bring clean water to communities in Asia
Good urban planning is crucial to making the world’s cities better, and thousands from across the globe have convened this week at the World Urban Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to drum up solutions to achieve this goal. UN Radio’s Ben Malor is attending the forum. He caught up with Atul Singh of Coca-Cola, [...]
Yemeni lawyer battles child marriages in Court
Najud is a 10 year old Yemeni girl who made the world’s headlines by winning a divorce case, ending her marriage to a 30 something old man who abused her physically and sexually. Her lawyer was her compatriot Shada Mohammed Nasser, a woman who has made it her life mission to fight child marriage in [...]
UN Daily News 25 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
Human Rights Council condemns Israel's construction of settlements in Palestinian lands
The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning Israel's continued construction of settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories including East Jerusalem.
UN Daily News 24 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Daily News 23 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Daily News 22 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN envoy encourages a leader of splinter group to join Darfur peace process
The top UN envoy in Darfur has approached the leader of a key splinter group in Darfur based in France as part of his efforts to promote peace in the troubled region of Sudan.
First-ever religious summit on AIDS set to start in The Netherlands
Religious and spiritual leaders from around the world are set to gather in The Netherlands on Monday for their first-ever summit on AIDS.
Deputy UN chief says illicit weapons fuel conflicts in Central Africa
The Deputy Secretary-General of the UN has warned that illicit weapons linked to illicit exploitation of natural resources are fueling and exacerbating conflicts in the Central African region.
Vaccination campaign preventing spread of disease in Haiti
The ongoing strong vaccination campaign in Haiti has prevented outbreaks of diseases in the earthquake-hit country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
World Cup has potential to boost fight against racism
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says the forthcoming Football World Cup in South Africa could boost the fight against racism.
UN and partners help victims of tropical storm in Madagascar
The United Nations and its partners are supporting delivery of relief assistance to people affected by last week's storm in Madagascar.
Drug-resistant tuberculosis at an all-time high
The World Health Organization (WHO) says a form of tuberculosis that is resistant to treatment with drugs is now at record levels.
UN Secretary-General on his way to Middle East
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is on his way the Middle East where he will meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in Ramalla and visit Gaza.
Preliminary results of Iraqi poll expected in coming days
With most of the votes counted from the March 7th parliamentary election in Iraq, preliminary results are likely to be announced in the coming days. The Secretary-General’s top envoy in Iraq, Ad Melkert, told UN Radio’s Reem Abaza that the entire process has been was an historic one, with complaints of fraud at a minimum. [...]
ILO says unemployment is expected to remain high into foreseeable future
The International Labour Organization says unemployment worldwide is expected to remain high into the foreseeable future, despite the gradual recovery of the global economy.
Men for Gender Equality works to end violence against women
The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign encourages men to become part of the solution, by confronting negative stereotypes that perpetuate this kind of violence. During the recent meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women, Bissera Kostova spoke to Klas Hyllander, Secretary-General of Men for Gender Equality in Sweden, who [...]
UNFPA Chief celebrates International Women’s Day
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Racism is alive and still plagues every society: UN experts
"People continue to lose their lives or have their lives blighted by racism in all regions of the world," according to a group of UN experts.
Secretary-General says while progress has been made in Haiti, the situation remains difficult
Caribbean News Round-Up: a weekly 15-minute news magazine on developments at the United Nations concerning the Caribbean.
Quartet urges Israel to halt settlement activity
Israel has been urged to stop building settlements and set a bold target for a final deal with the Palestinians by 2012 as efforts continue to try to kickstart the stalled peace process.
Water quality, a matter of children's rights: UN experts
"With an estimated 884 million people relying on unimproved drinking water sources, access to safe drinking water is clearly a human rights issue, with serious implications for children's health, education and even personal security."
Violence against women endures, 15 years after Beijing
Despite advances in the status of women, the UN estimates one in three women experience physical or sexual violence at some time in her life. Today, 15 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform, a blueprint to achieve a gender-balanced world, there is growing frustration that most of the Beijing goals remain out of reach. [...]
UNCTAD Chief calls for overhaul of global economic governance
The head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called for an overhaul of international economic governance in order to ensure lasting stability and prosperity.
UN envoy in Darfur welcomes agreement with Darfur rebel group
The top UN envoy in Darfur has welcomed an agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Liberation and Justice Movement, or LJM, a collection of small rebel groups.
Secretary-General meets senior Russian authorities
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met senior Russian authorities in Moscow on Thursday to discuss a number of global issues.
UN expert says meeting MDGs is mixed in European region
Progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals in the European region is mixed, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE).
UN Human Rights Rapporteur concerned about abuses in Myanmar
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Afghanistan to take the lead in ensuring peace and good governance
The Afghan representative to the UN told the Security Council on Thursday that his country is poised to put an end to ongoing violence and build a state capable of protecting its citizens.
Better cooperation in Asia-Pacific for better health
The United Nations is asking countries in the Asia-Pacific region to increase their efforts to prevent highly infectious diseases from crossing borders.
African farmers profit from demand for organic goods
Thousands of small farmers in West Africa are benefiting from the growing demand for organic produce. They are now exporting pineapples, mangoes, cocoa and shea butter to Europe, thus boosting their incomes while also helping to preserve the earth. Cooperatives in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Ghana received help from the UN Food [...]
UN Human Rights Rapporteur concerned about abuses in Myanmar
The UN rapporteur on Myanmar, Tomas Ojea Quintana told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that with elections planned for the first time in 20 years, Myanmar is at a critical moment in its history, but he is worried that this opportunity is not being seized. Bissera Kostova has the story. NARRATOR: Mr. Quintana, who [...]
Red Cross confirms release of kidnapped staff member in Darfur
The International Committee of the Red Cross, (ICRC) has confirmed that one of its staff abducted in West Darfur in October last year is free at last.
HINDI #13: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
PART I UN commemorates lives of colleagues who perished in Haiti earthquake. 3’18” PART II China overtakes Japan as the world’s second largest industrial producer. 4’53” PART III UNIFEM works to get women a seat at the peace table. 3’51”
Largest Japanese drug company commits $10 million to Global Fund
The largest Japanese pharmaceutical company has commitment $10 million to the Global Fund to strengthen health systems in Africa.
Secretary-General condemns rocket attack on Israel from Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned a rocket attack from Gaza which killed a civilian in Israel on Thursday.
UNAMID JSR meets with Sudanese Vice President, full support pledged
The head of the joint United Nations Africa Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Ibrahim Gambari met Sudan’s Vice President of the Sudan Ali Osman Mohamed Taha in Khartoum on Wednesday.
There is consensus on need for political resolution of Afghanistan conflict
There is a growing consensus that there is a need for a political process to end the conflict in Afghanistan and to establish a programme to reintegrate low- and mid-level insurgents who wish to give up fighting.
Secretary-General calls on Non-Aligned Movement to reject extremism
United Nations Secretary-General is calling on the Non-Aligned Movement to reject extremism.
UN envoy warns of election-related violence in Cote d’Ivoire
The top United Nations envoy in Cote d’Ivoire has warned of possible additional violence related to controversy surrounding the electoral list and the reunification of the country.
Upcoming DPI/NGO Conference will focus on global health
Phil 2: Someone in Mexico sneezes and we all catch a cold — the lesson of swine flu, the lesson of SARS, the lesson of AIDS. Phil 1: Whether we like it or not, it’s a reality. And we are united in health. Narrator: Indeed, says Australian Phil Batterham, our health is connected no matter [...]
Geneva exhibit highlights sexual violence against women in DRC
Sexual violence against women remains a serious concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As part of the events around Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, a photo exhibition on this issue is being held at the UN offices in Geneva. UN Radio’s Patrick Maigua caught up with the man behind the images, [...]
Secretary-General in Moscow for Middle East Quartet meeting
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrives in Moscow on Wednesday where he will participate in a ministerial conference of the Middle East Quartet.
UN chief appoints new head of UNICEF
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Anthony Lake of the United States as the next Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Expert panel does not infringe on Sri Lanka's sovereignty
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has defended his establishment of a panel of experts to ensure accountability following the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka.
Head of UN FAO calls for G8 funding for Haitian farmers
The head of the Food and Agriculture Organization has called for some of the $20 billion that G8 leaders pledged for farmers in poor countries in Italy last July to fund integrated rural development in Haiti.
UN envoy for Somalia welcomes accord between government and Sunni Party
The top United Nations envoy for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Transitional Federal Government and the Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a political party.
Secretary-General reiterates condemnation of settlements in East Jerusalem
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated condemnation of the Israeli government's plan for 1,600 new housing units in Jerusalem.
Aid agencies race to meet target date for aid to earthquake victims in Haiti
Agencies are making efforts to provide the needed relief aid by 1 May to the victims of the earthquake which struck Haiti just over two months ago.
Climate change is a human rights issue for the Maldives
The Maldives, a small island state, threatened by rising sea levels, has been a vocal proponent of measures to limit climate change. Its President Mohamed Nasheed even went so far as to hold a cabinet meeting underwater, in the lead up to the Copenhagen Conference, to raise awareness of the urgency of the issue. UN [...]
WFP buys first consignment of locally produced rice in Sierra Leone
The World Food Programme has received the first consignment of rice ever purchased in Sierra Leone.
Reducing HIV transmission in Africa
HIV/AIDS is a major public health concern and cause of death in Africa. The UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for AIDS in Africa, Elizabeth Mataka, says reducing transmission is a high priority. Speaking to UN Radio’s Jocelyne Sambira, she esplained how that can happen, beginning with ending newborns being infected by their mothers, or vertical transmission: [...]
MassiveGood initiative to save lives through small online donations
The next time you book travel online you will have the opportunity to save a life. That’s the idea behind a new campaign called MassiveGood, launched recently at the United Nations by the Millennium Foundation. Bissera Kostova reports. Video: how many brushstrokes in a painting? How many notes in a song? How many words in [...]
Sochi Olympics an opportunity to raise environmental awareness
As preparations get underway for the 2014 Olympic games in Sochi, Russia, the UN Environment Programme is recommending that Russia closely monitor the impact the games are likely to have on the region's ecosystem.
UN chief points the way forward to meet anti-poverty goals
Five years before the target date for meeting ambitious goals to improve the lives of the world's poorest, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is suggesting specific, practical and results-oriented ways to accelerate progress.
UN Court dismisses Léonidas Nshogoza's appeal
The Appeal's Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has dismissed an appeal by a former defence investigator to reverse his conviction and sentence for contempt.
UN Mission in Sudan denies involvement in printing ballots for elections
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) has denied being involved in granting contracts to print inside Sudan ballots for next month's general elections.
UNAMID helps train prison employees in Darfur
A five-day workshop to train prison employees and social workers is underway in Sudan in the town of El Fasher.
China overtakes Japan as the world's second largest industrial producer
China is now the world’s second largest producer of manufacturing output, says a new report by UNIDO, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. But what does that mean? Surveying such manufactured goods as food, textiles and pharmaceuticals, UNIDO found that China’s industrial output in the last 20 years has increased almost eight times. In fact, [...]
UNIFEM works to get women a seat at the peace table
Nearly ten years after the adoption by the UN Security Council, of its groundbreaking resolution on Women, Peace and Security, known as 1325, women are still not sufficiently represented at peace negotiations. UNIFEM’s campaign for the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325, called “Women count for peace” seeks to prove the importance of women’s participation at [...]
Human rights abuses continue in the DPRK
A United Nations human rights investigator says civilians in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) continue to endure harrowing and horrifying human rights abuses.
Human Rights expert concerned about credibility of Myanmar elections
With elections planned for the first time in 20 years, Myanmar is at a critical moment in its history, according to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the country.
Re-visiting Haiti, UN chief promises world has not forgotten
On his second visit to Haiti since the devastating earthquake struck the country in January, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon surveyed the progress the UN and its partners have made in providing relief to the million plus people in need.
WHO says much has been achieved in the health sector in Haiti
Two months after the earthquake struck Haiti, much has been achieved in providing medical assistance to the Caribbean country, according to the United Nations health agency.
IOM supports emotional wellbeing of quake victims through entertainment
To help with the stress of losing loved ones, livelihoods and homes in January’s earthquake, Haitians have been treated to a series of fun-filled ceremonies sponsored by IOM, the International Organization for Migration.
UN Daily News 12 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN body calls for tackling underlying causes of violence near Jos
The United Nations body dealing with racial discrimination has called on Nigerian authorities to tackle the underlying causes of repeated outbreaks of ethnic and religious violence near the city of Jos in northern Nigeria.
Heavy floods displace thousands in Kenya:OCHA
Heavy rains are causing rivers to overflow inundating several localities in North and West Kenya.
WHO project to help Tajikistan cope with disasters and refugees
A new project by the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to help Tajikistan’s health system cope with the effects of natural disasters as well as the conflict in neighboring Afghanistan.
WFP airlifting food to refugees in remote area of Congo Brazzaville
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun an airlift of urgently needed food assistance to tens of thousands of Congolese refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who have fled to remote areas of neighboring Republic of Congo.
UNEP says Haiti is facing major environmental challenges
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says Haiti is facing environmental challenges following the January 12 earthquake.
Situation for civilians is worsening in Somalia
The United Nations refugee (UNHCR) is extremely worried about the worsening situation for civilians in Somalia as the conflict continues between insurgents and government forces.
Mongolia invests in community amenities
Mongolians are making improvements to vital services in rural areas through funds which pay for amenities that local communities decide they need the most such as water wells and traveling clinics. Water can be hard to find during Mongolia’s freezing winters. Plenty of it from dug wells is a welcome sight to the country’s thousands [...]
Indian cricket league goes green with the help of UNEP
Millions of cricket fans are expected to go green this Friday when the Indian Premier League (IPL) launches a UN-backed environmental awareness campaign.
UN officials condemn the attacks on humanitarian workers in Pakistan
United Nations officials condemned on Thursday the murder of six aid workers in north-west Pakistan, the latest in a series of attacks against the humanitarian community there.
Violence against women undermines development and peace: UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon continues to speak out against violence against women and girls which he calls “a horrific and all too common” crime.
UN Daily News 11 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Experts denounce sexual violence committed against children
Children, much more than adults, are vulnerable to rape and other forms of sexual violence, whether it’s in the home, at school or in the midst of conflict. Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, has met with children who’ve been sexually abused in different conflict zones. Women’s Charter in Europe [...]
Women Empowerment Key to Gender Equality in Timor-Leste
The Asian nation of Timor-Leste has emerged from decades of conflict, but Timorese women continue to struggle both in the aftermath of conflict and in the fight for equality. Idelta Maria Rodrigues, Timor-Leste’s Secretary of State for Promotion and Equality told UN Radio’s Sandra Guy at UN Radio that little by little women are overcoming [...]
Sexual violence against children is a grave violation
Children, much more than adults, are vulnerable to rape and other forms of sexual violence, whether it’s in the home, at school or in the midst of conflict. Jocelyne Sambira reports. Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, has met with children who’ve been sexually abused in different conflict zones. COOMARASWAMY: [...]
IFRC renewing appeal for funding of Zimbabwe emergency food operation
More than two million Zimbabweans are in need of food assistance, and this number is set to rise this year because of a failed harvest, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Secretary-General expresses concern over new Myanmar electoral laws
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his call for an inclusive political process in Myanmar.
WFP welcomes independent investigations into Somali operations
The World Food Programme (WFP) says it would welcome an independent investigation into its food assistance operations in Somalia.
UN expert calls on states to protect human rights defenders
A United Nations human rights expert is calling on states to refrain from criminalizing the peaceful and legitimate activities of human rights defenders.
UNESCO reaffirms commitment to Haiti
The head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to support Haiti as it recovers from disaster.
Climate panel head welcomes independent review of its work
The head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has promised that the Panel’s next report will be stronger and better than any report the Panel has produced so far.
Secretary-General’s visit to Chile following the earthquake
The devastating earthquake that struck Chile on February 27th was stronger than the one that occurred in Haiti in January. Because of Chile’s prior experience with earthquakes however the damage was not as severe. Still, the country experienced devastation and destruction. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flew to Chile this past week-end to see for himself [...]
Scientists to review work of climate change panel
An independent group of scientists and other experts will be reviewing the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the IPCC.
Head of UNRWA says Israeli blockade imposes illegal economy on Gaza
The new Commissioner of the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says the blockade of Gaza by Israel is imposing an illegal economy on the people of Gaza.
UN Daily News 10 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
Agencies launch 2010 appeal for Nepal
Humanitarian agencies are appealing for $123 million to help vulnerable people in Nepal.
Violence and strike delay polio vaccinations in Nigeria
A polio vaccination campaign in the central Nigerian city of Jos has been delayed until 13 March as a result of violence and an on-going health worker strike, according to the United Nations Humanitarian News Service (IRIN).
Red Cross assists victims of violence in south of Jos in Nigeria
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is providing relief assistance to hundreds of people who have been displaced by last Sunday’s violent attacks south of the city of Jos in northern Nigeria.
Landslide in eastern Uganda leaves 77 dead and hundreds missing
Aid organizations are working to address the needs of thousands of people impacted by a recent landslide in eastern Uganda. UNICEF Radio spoke with Chulho Hyun, UNICEF Communication Chief in Uganda about the damage and the recovery. HYUN: What we know so far and going very much by the official figures announced by the government, [...]
Sexual violence against children is a grave violation
Sexual violence against children is one of the six grave violations that are committed against children during times of war, according to the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for children and armed conflict.
WHO Uganda receives funds to procure medical aid for landslide victims
The World Health Organization (WHO) has received $50,000 to provide medical supplies for landslide victims in Uganda.
Secretary-General condemns Israeli plans to build housing units in East Jerusalem
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the approval of plans for the building of 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem by the Israeli Ministry of Interior on Tuesday.
Self-determination and development critical for indigenous Australians: UN expert
A UN independent expert is calling on the Australian government to ensure the social and economic well-being of its indigenous citizens.
UN envoy says mission in Haiti is getting back on its feet
The top United Nations envoy in Haiti says the UN mission there, known as MINUSTAH is getting back on its feet.
UN Daily News 09 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN training programme helps Cambodia bridge digital divide
The United Nations and Cambodia on Tuesday launched a training course to boost the country’s ability to use information and communication technology (ICT) for its development programmes.
African farmers profit from rise in demand for organic food
Small farmers in West Africa are benefiting from the growing demand for organic produce, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Mr. Ban goes to Hollywood
The UN has stories to tell. That was the message UN Secretary-General conveyed to the likes of Michael Douglas, Demi Moore and Hollywood producers and scriptwriters when he traveled to Los Angeles last week. Mr. Ban who told journalists there he meets regularly with presidents, prime ministers and leaders of the business community, strongly believes [...]
UN commemorates lives of colleagues who perished in Haiti earthquake
Nearly two months after the Haiti earthquake demolished the UN mission’s headquarters, the UN held a solemn ceremony in New York to remember the lives of the victims from the UN family. Bissera Kostova prepared this report. Ban: Dear colleagues, dear friends, above all, dear families of those to whom we sadly bid farewell. NARR: [...]
IOM says registration of displaced people is gaining momentum in Haiti
A mass registration exercise for Haitians displaced by the January 12 earthquake is gaining momentum, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
UN Human Rights chief “appalled” by Nigeria massacre
UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay is urging the Nigerian authorities to tackle the underlying causes of tension and violence which resulted in the killings of hundreds of people this weekend.
ITU says effect ICT regulation can help boost the ICT industry
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says that enlightened regulation of the telecommunication industry can help boost the development of the industry.
UN family says farewell to colleagues killed in Haiti earthquake
“Dear colleagues, dear friends, above all, dear families of those to whom we sadly bid farewell”
UNHCR appeals for $20 million to help Congolese refugees
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) is appealing for $20 million to help meet the needs of tens of thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who are in neighbouring Republic of the Congo.
UN top cop is a woman
Swedish police officer Ann-Marie Orler is now the top UN police adviser. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced his selection on Monday, noting that the appointment coincides with International Women’s Day.
UN chief says gender equality is fundamental to achieving equal rights
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all, says United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
UN expert says torture remains a global problem
The United Nations independent expert on torture told the UN Human Rights Council on Monday that torture, a serious crime and a direct attack on the core of human dignity, unfortunately remains a global phenomenon.
The UN in Iraq keeps women’s empowerment high on its agenda
On International Women’s Day, the top United Nations envoy in Iraq congratulates women in Iraq for participating in great numbers in the Council of Representatives’ election held on 7 March.
UN Trust Fund focuses on violence against women and AIDS in Nigeria
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for increase action to deal with the global pandemic of violence against women and girls. And one of the best ways he says is to involve men that is why he created the Network of men leaders to support women’s efforts to end violence. Gerry Adams report. Well [...]
UNIFEM and Global Compact launch Women’s Empowerment Principles
The United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the UN Global Compact on Monday launched a joint initiative to provide guidance for the empowerment of women in the workplace.
Secretary-General is concerned about loss of life in Nigeria
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is concerned about the ethnic violence that has left hundreds of people dead near the City of Jos in Nigeria.
UN Daily News 08 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN chief back from Chile to report to member States
Fresh from a weekend trip to express his solidarity with the people and government of Chile following the devastating earthquake, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the grief he saw there was widespread.
Meryl Streep helps launch campaign to end gender discriminatory laws
Actress and activist Meryl Streep was among the participants as the human rights organization Equality Now launched a campaign urging governments to revoke sex discriminatory laws, in time for International Women’s Day, March 8th. Equality Now has been tracking discriminatory laws around the world for over a decade and this is its third report with [...]
Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015 is within reach
The elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015 is within reach if programmes to achieve it continue to make progress. That is according to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Children in Afghanistan need to be protected from the conflict
The UN special envoy on Children and Armed Conflict has returned from Afghanistan, where she urged the government and the international forces to take measures to better protect children. Radhika Coomaraswamy says the protection of civilians in Afghanistan is a matter of great concern, especially the killing and maiming of children. Women in politics not [...]
UN expert on terrorism says use of full body scanners at airports is politically motivated
A United Nations human rights expert says the introduction of full body scanners at major airports around the world amounts to an intrusion of privacy.
With voting over in Iraq, tally underway
Counting is underway following Iraq’s parliamentary election on Sunday. Reports of more than one hundred violent incidents during the poll led to concerns that some Iraqis would be deterred from voting.
UN Daily News 05 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
Children in Afghanistan need to be protected from the conflict
The UN special envoy on Children and Armed Conflict has returned from Afghanistan, where she urged the government and the international forces to take measures to better protect children. Radhika Coomaraswamy says the protection of civilians in Afghanistan is a matter of great concern, especially the killing and maiming of children. Women in politics not [...]
Women gather at the United Nations and pledge to undertake further action for implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action
Thousands of women from throughout the world gathered at the United Nations this week and pledged to undertake further action to ensure the full and accelerated implementation of the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women. With the consensus adoption of a declaration on the fifteenth [...]
The UN reviews progress on women's equality since Beijing
The UN Commission on the Status of Women, which began its annual session on Monday, will undertake a two-week review of the 15 years that have passed since implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which were adopted at the 4th World Conference on Women. Helping teenage mothers in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad [...]
UN Daily News 04 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Daily News 03 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Daily News 02 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Daily News 01 March 2010
News and features from United Nations Radio.
UN Nuclear Agency Chief warns about Iran's lack of cooperation
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General, Yukiya Amano, opened a Board of Governor's meeting in Vienna on Monday by highlighting the agency's recent activities.
UN human rights experts call for halt to anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda
Two United Nations independent human rights experts are calling for the prevention of the passing of an ant-homosexuality bill in Uganda.
Human rights chief urges Rights Council to steer clear of partisan politics
United Nations High commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay is urging the Human Rights Council to steer clear of partisan and regional politics while addressing human rights issues in Member States.
Secretary-General expresses condolences to victims of Chile earthquake
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed condolences to those who have lost family and friends in the earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday.
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