United Nations Radio

April 2007
>
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30

Services

Archive Previous (April 2007) Next

30 April 2007

Today's Features

Turning Electronic Waste Into Gold
UN Refugee Chief Visits Sudan, Hopes to Improve Conditions for All Refugees in the Country

Today's News

Security Council Calls for Talks on Western Sahara
WFP Chief Urges Better Security to Bolster Gains in Fighting Malnutrition
UNHCR to Invest in Emergency Programmes in Eastern Sudan: Guterres
Somalia in Middle of a Major Human Tragedy: UN
UN Security Council Calls for an End to Hostilities in Somalia
Ban Urges Non-Confrontational Approach in Dealing with Non-Proliferation Issues

27 April 2007

Today's Features

A Teenager Studies Drug Use among His Peers
A Study of the social Reintegration of Female Prisoners in Afghanistan

Today's News

Women and Children Lose Out in Eastern European and Central Asian Growth
UN Health Agency Calls For Prevention Work-Related Cancer
UN Expert on Rights of Migrants to Visit the U.S.A.
WFP concerned about new wave of displacement in eastern DRC
UNHCR Will Improve Situation of Refugees and Displaced People in Sudan
Mogadishu a No-Go Zone: OCHA
Global issues dominate talks between Ban and EU Commissioner

Caribbean News

A UN advisory group is struck by the magnitude of challenges in Haiti
Trinidad and Tobago's representative says CARICOM institutions are playing a role in the development of Haiti
A special committee dealing with decolonization matters plans a regional meeting for Grenada to discuss the remaining Non-self governing territories in the region
Donors pledge more than US$45 million to the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance reserve fund in the event of natural disasters
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and Germany agree to deeper cooperation

UN Calling Asia

On the first anniversary of peace in Nepal the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General warns that a date for Consituent Assembly Elections needs to be set soon and must include the views of the many marginalized groups including women.
And can women prisoners in Afghanistan hope to reintegrate into their society once they are released from prison? Louise Potterton of our Vienna office has the answer from an expert in prison reform.

LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

26 April 2007

Today's Features

UN Expert Urges Protection of Children from Violence and Exploitation in the Context of Cyber Crime and Gang Violence
UN Hails Progress in Nepal's Peace Process

Today's News

WHO Meeting Agrees Global Stockpile of H5N1 Vaccine 'Feasible'
UNRWA Chief Urges Europe to Do More for Palestinians
Advisory Group Sees a Measurable Degree of Political Stability in Haiti
Guterres Calls for Improved Security in Refugee Camps
Security Situation in Somalia Very Worrying: UN
Ban Urges Resolution to Iranian Nuclear Stand-Off

UN and Africa

Fighting in Mogadishu Displaces More Somalis
WFP Cuts Food Rations to Displaced People in Northern Uganda
Africa Malaria Day is Observed With Optimism

25 April 2007

Women

AIDS Drugs Reaching More People, but Not Enough Expectant Mothers
New International Initiative on Human Trafficking Launched
Women's Organization Supports Education in Sudan

Today's Features

Africa Malaria Day Is Observed with Optimism
Fighting in Mogadishu Causes Concern at UN

Today's News

WHO Facilitates Vaccine Technology Transfer to Developing Countries
Iraqi Institutions Fail to Protect Life and Dignity of all Iraqis: UN
Situation in Mideast Region Fragile: Pascoe
Malaria Control Essential to Save Lives of African Children
UN Official Warns of Humanitarian Tragedy in Mogadishu
News Update-Postponement of Nepalese Election Not a Setback: Martin
News Update-WHO Facilitates Vaccine Technology Transfer to Developing Countries

24 April 2007

Today's Features

International Campaign Urges Countries to Support an Arms Trade Treaty
Children Bear the Brunt of the Conflict in the Middle East

Today's News

Security Council Fact-Finding Mission Headed to Kosovo
ILO Says Working Poor in Africa to Increase 20 Per Cent
Violent Clashes Bring New Misery to Congolese Civilians: WFP/UNHCR
Fierce Fighting in Mogadishu Despite Calls for Cessation of Hostilities
UNHCR Tells of Growing Chaos, Somalis Fleeing Fighting in Mogadishu
UN Chief Describes Talks with Syrian President as 'Constructive'

23 April 2007

Today's Features

UNEP Gets Energy Globe Award for Solar Loan Project in India
UN Global Road Safety Week Focuses on Young People

Today's News

UNESCO Adopts Landmark Decision on Old City of Jerusalem
UN Global Road Safety Week Opens with Youth Assembly
Deputy Secretary-General Assures DRC of Continued UN Support for Development
Secretary-General Wants More Time for Diplomacy to Work in Darfur
Secretary-General Deplores Use of Heavy Weapons against Civilians in Mogadishu
News Update: UN Urges Countries to Collect Data to Fight Organized Crime
News Update: UN Expert Says Children Deeply Affected by Middle East Violence
News Update: Secretary-General Saddened to Learn of Death of Boris Yeltsin
News Update: Security Council Sends a Mission to Kosovo to Help Resolve Future Status

20 April 2007

Today's Features

Urban Crime to Top Agenda of Crime Commission Meeting in Vienna
Rwanda Genocide is Reminder of Responsibility to Protect

Today's News

UNICEF and WHO to Begin Major Vaccination Campaign in Iraq
Next Few Weeks and Months Critical for Peace in Somalia: Report
WFP Forced to Cut Food Rations to Displaced in Uganda
Aid Agencies Concerned About Access to Small Somali Town with Thousands of Displaced People
UN to Launch International Compact for Iraq

Caribbean News

Barbados says it's caught in the cross-hairs of the global emergency of climate change:
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says all countries should recognize that climate change requires a long-term global response:
The Alliance of Small Island States creates a new bureau to focus on initiatives to reduce the environmental and economic impact on its members:
The World Health Organization says the Caribbean and Latin America have increased the number of people receiving treatment for HIV and AIDS:
Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among young people:

UN Calling Asia

Asia's growth, impressive in recent years despite uncertain times. However, regional leaders need to carefully watch potential challenges to the economy and the cost of gender inequality in 2007- Dr. Shamika Sirimanne, Chief of the Socio-Economic Analysis Section ESCAP.
India makes strides in health bio-technology which could have significant global impact says Dr. Peter Singer McLaughlin-Rotman Center for Global World Health.

LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

19 April 2007

Today's Features

Investment in Solar Energy Can Contribute to Fight against Global Warming
Humanitarian Access Critical in Somalia to Prevent Looming Crisis

Today's News

Road Traffic Crashes Leading Cause of Death among Youth: WHO
Rights Chief Concerned over Escalating Violence in Northeastern Uganda
South and Central Somalia Now Getting Humanitarian Aid
UN Envoy Expresses Outrage over Series of Bombings in Iraq
UN Chief Expresses Outrage over Scale of Violence in Iraq
US Proposes Lifting Ban on Liberian Diamonds

UN and Africa

Sudan Agrees to UN Heavy Support Package for Darfur
Children in Conflict Situations Face Many Challenges
Rwanda Genocide is Reminder of Responsibility to Protect

18 April 2007

Women

Bridging the Gap in Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy
The Importance of Providing Reproductive Health Information to Young People.

Today's Features

Investigation of Complaints Underway as Preliminary Results in First Round of Timor Presidential Election Are Announced
AIDS Drugs Are Reaching More People, but Obstacles Remain

Today's News

Asia-Pacific Region Becoming Locomotive of Global Growth: UN
Sub-Saharan Africa Shows Major Gains in HIV/AIDS Treatment
International Conference Agrees on Urgent Need to Help Displaced Iraqis
Ban Concerned about Sudan's Violation of Arms Embargo
Security Council Urges Probe of Illegal Arms Movement across Syrian-Lebanese Border

17 April 2007

Today's Features

Conference on Iraq Looks at Problems of Displaced People
Conference on Iraq Looks at Problems of Displaced People
Sudan Agrees to the Deployment of a Joint UN/African Union Force in Darfur

Today's News

Ban Says Conference Is Crucial in Focusing Attention on Situation in Iraq
UNHCR Chief Calls for Sustained Humanitarian Effort for Iraq
Developed Countries Should Assist Vulnerable Countries to Adapt to Climate Change: South Africa
Sudan Sees a Need to Augment the African Union Force in Darfur
UN Begins Process to Deploy Troops to Darfur
News Update: Secretary-General distressed by deaths of UN staff in Afghanistan
News Update: WFP warns of developing crisis in Central African Republic
News Update: UN Calls For Coherent Forest Policies
News Update: UN-AU vow to move swiftly to implement second phase of Darfur plan
Progress Lags in Treating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Report

16 April 2007

Today's Features

UN Legal Chief Heads to Lebanon to Help Break Impasse over Tribunal
Global Problem of Internally Displace People Is Increasing

Today's News

UN Housing Chief Calls for Efforts to Combat Rising Urban Poverty
Give Adequate Voice to Smaller Economies where World's Poor Live: Ban
More than 25 Million Internally Displaced Globally
UN and African Union Discuss the Way Forward for Darfur
UN Mission in Sudan Condemns Killing of African Peacekeeper in Darfur

13 April 2007

Today's Features

UN Agriculture Agency Helps Poor Fishermen in Yemen Raise their Income
The Silent Emergency of Iraq's Displaced

Today's News

WHO to Expand Effort to Eliminate Neglected Parasitic Disease
Security Council Extends Mandate of Monitors of Georgia Abkhazia Ceasefire
UNHCR Says People Continue to Flee Mogadishu
IOM Says Thousands Iraqis Are Displaced Daily
Security Council Condemns Baghdad Suicide Bomb Attack on Parliament
News Update: Secretary-General Sends UN Legal Chief to Help Lebanon Set Up Hariri Tribunal

Caribbean News

Guyana warns that changing population structures increase the challenges to development in the region
Haiti says while it has one of the youngest populations in the region, government is yet to define policies on aging
Anguilla's chief minister says the government is in the process of updating its constitution as the territory undergoes an economic boom
Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon calls for renewed multilateral cooperation to eliminate the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
United Nations member states say conventional weapons bring death and destruction every day in conflicts across the globe

UN Calling Asia

The Ambassador of Timor Leste talks with UN Radio about the recent elections and the state of the country's economy and security.
Meet Elisea "Bebet" Gozun one of 2007 winners of the UN Environment Programmes Champion of the Earth award.

LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

12 April 2007

Today's Features

A Call for the Recognition of a Right to Equal Security of All States
Investment in Health Care and Other Services Key for Young People

Today's News

WFP Shifting from Emergency Relief to Longer Term Recovery Aid in South Sudan
WTO sees trade growth slowing in 2007
Secretary-General Encouraged by Progress in Negotiations on Darfur Force
Runoff Presidential election set for Timor Leste amid calls for recount of votes
UN Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Iraqi Capital's 'Green Zone'

UN and Africa

UN Commemorates 13th Anniversary of Rwanda Genocide
South Africa Says Zimbabwe Should Not be on Security Council Agenda
Roles of Grandparents and Grandchildren Are Changing in Africa

11 April 2007

Today's Features

Poorer Countries Suffering More from Cancer
Europe Set For Warmer Winters And Hotter Summers

Today's News

Race to North Pole begins with British pair aiming to raise funds for UN Refugee Agency
Europe set for warmer northern winters, hotter southern summers: IPCC
UN Secures Departure of Senator Jean-Pierre Bemba from DR Congo for Portugal
Humanitarian Activities Continue to Face Insecurity in Darfur
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Algerian Capital

10 April 2007

Today's Features

Photograph Exhibition for World TB Day
The World's Changing Age Structure

Today's News

IOM Says Serbians in Switzerland Help Poor at Home
UN Congratulates Timor Leste on Peaceful Elections; Calls for Accepting Results
Partial Results in Timor Leste Presidential Poll Indicate Need for Runoff Election
UNHCR Says Thousands of People are Fleeing Homes in Colombia
Secretary-General Condemns Recent Violence in South Afghanistan; Calls for Redoubling Efforts to Stabilise the Country
UN Refugee Agency Reports More Deaths in South-Eastern Chad

9 April 2007

Women

Female Blue Berets
Grandparents Caring for Children
Turkey's Efforts to Change Attitudes on Violence against Women

Today's Features

Five Years after Gaining Independence Timor Leste Holds its First Presidential Elections
13 Years after the Genocide in Rwanda a Survivor Talks About her Ordeal

Today's News

WFP Welcomes Release of Food Aid Ship Hijacked in Somali Waters
Secretary-General Hopes to Revitalize Disarmament Agenda
On 13th Anniversary of Rwanda Genocide, Secretary-General Says More Remains to Be Done on Preventing Genocide
Secretary-General Ban Says 'Eyes of the World' Are on Timor-Leste's Election
Voters in Timor Leste Presidential Elections Turn Out in Large Numbers

6 April 2007

Today's Features

International Health Security is The Top Concern on World Health Day
Lebanon Tribunal To Be International in Character

Today's News

Seizure of Drugs in Guinea Bissau Brings Praise From UN Office of Drugs and Crime
Central African Republic Seeks International Force In The Northeast Of The Country
Solomon Islands Facing Health Risks As A Result Of Tsunami
Latest Climate Change Report Warns Billions At Risk

UN Calling Asia

An update on the situation in the Solomon Islands following the recent earthquake and tsunami
and a look at a new phenonmenon the problem of trafficking of Vietnamese children to the United Kingdom for use in the drug trade

LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

5 April 2007

Today's Features

Plan for Final Status of Kosovo Reviewed
UN Humanitarian Chief Says Darfur Crisis Could Get Worse

Today's News

Security Council Plans to Send Mission to Serbia and Kosovo
Children Speak Out Against Violence on Palestinian Child's Day
WFP Steps UP Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Victims in Afghanistan
Security Council Members Call for Free and Fair Elections in Timor Leste
UN And AU Are Set To Meet With Sudanese Officials on Darfur on Monday

UN and Africa

South Africa Pushes the African Agenda in the Security Council
Fighting Causes Suffering to Thousands of Somalis
Guinea Bissau Becomes Transit Point for Drugs to Europe

4 April 2007

Today's Features

"Stop Disasters" Game Teaches Kids How to Reduce Devastation from Natural Disasters
Making Children Aware of the Dangers of Mines

Today's News

UNICEF Says Women and Children Suffer in Central African Republic
UN Envoy Says Process of Resolving Future Status of Kosovo Has Started
UN Emergency Response Team Helps Tsunami-Hit Solomon Islands
John Holmes Says Humanitarian Operation in Darfur is in Danger
Secretary-General Urges Countries to Sign Anti-Landmine Treaty
Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease is Under Control in North Korea
Update: Two UN Agencies Are Concerned About Political Manipulation of Children in Nepal
Update: UNICEF Says Women and Children Suffer in Central African Republic

3 April 2007

Today's Features

South African Ambassador Reflects on his Security Council Presidency
Somalia in the Grips of Escalated Fighting

Today's News

Africa's Economic Growth Momentum Rests on Fragile Foundation
Fighting Displaces More People in South-East Chad
UNICEF Sends Assessment Mission to Tsunami-Hit Solomon Islands
Unexploded Bombs Dropped by the U.S. Air Force Continue to Plague Laos
UN High Commissioner Calls for Protection of Civilians in Mogadishu
News Updated: FAO Forecast Increase in Cereal Crop for 2007
News Update: Close to 2,000 Observers Register For April 9 Elections in Timor Leste
News Update: UNESCO Director General Calls for Release of Alan Johnston in Gaza
News Update: OCHA Provides $130 Million Worth of Aid through Its New Fund
News Update: Security Council Deplores Recent Outbreak of Violence in DR Congo
UNRWA Gets Lowest Response to Appeal for Funding
Cancer Cases Will More than Double between 2000 and 2030

2 April 2007

Today's Features

Fighting In Somalia Affects Women in Children
African Union Peacekeepers Killed in Darfur

Today's News

FAO Recommends Continued Vigilance Despite Reduction in Bird Flu Cases
OCHA Appeals to Warring Parties to Act with Humanity in Somalia
WHO Chief Says All Nations Are At Risk of Epidemic-prone Diseases
Deputy Secretary-General Says Rural Development Crucial to Fight Poverty
UN Secretary-General Deplores Killing of AU Peacekeepers in Darfur