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30 May 2008

Women

Just how difficult is it to make sure girls go to school and complete their education?

Today's Features

WHO calls for total ban on tobacco advertising
Food crisis summit begins next week

Today's News

UNHCR provides aid to displaced in South Africa
Special envoy dismayed by xenophobic violence in South Africa
WHO urges ban on tobacco advertising
UNICEF working to help re-open schools in Myanmar
UN chief welcomes adoption of landmark treaty banning cluster bombs
More experts needed to provide assistance to Myanmar: OCHA

Caribbean News

There's been a call for reproductive health services in the Caribbean and elsewhere to place much more emphasis on men's health and on young people

UN Calling Asia

The United Nations marks 60 years of peacekeeping.

UN and Africa

UN Peacekeepers’ Day—observed Thursday, May 29th—Liberians reflect on how the “blue helmets” have helped their country.

29 May 2008

Today's Features

Tutu “shocked” at Gaza desolation
United Nations Peacekeepers share their stories

Today's News

UN envoy to draw attention to challenges facing Africa's Sahel Region
Bishop Tutu shocked at living conditions in Gaza
Actor George Clooney praises UN Peacekeepers
Agricultural commodity prices expected to remain high: FAO/OECD
Iraq stepping back from the abyss: Ban
Ugandan peacekeeper shot dead in Darfur
UN marks 60 years of peacekeeping operations

28 May 2008

Today's Features

Former DRC vice-president to face war crimes charges
Security Council condemns violence against civilians in armed conflict

Today's News

Various processes underway that could change face of the Middle East
UN steps up aid effort to Abyei before rainy season begins
WHO on alcohol
UN human rights chief condemns extended house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi
One child in six dies before his fifth birthday in sub-Saharan Africa: UNICEF
Ban warns of the dangers of the loss of biodiveristy
UN rights chief condemns killing of political activists in Zimbabwe
FAO urges boosting agricultural production to combat hunger

27 May 2008

Today's Features

Author Samantha Power on Sérgio Vieira de Mello
Pledging Conference for Myanmar takes place in Yangon

Today's News

UN humanitarian chief urges Security Council to do more to protect civilians in armed conflicts
UNHCR begins transferring Central African Republic refugees to new camp in southern Chad
UNICEF says 400,000 children still to be reached with aid in Myanmar
UN chief deeply concerned by report of sexual abuse by aid workers and peacekeepers
UN has further role to play in Nepal: Martin
IOM receiving constant requests from people fleeing South African violence
Ban regrets decision to extend house arrest of Myanmar’s opposition leader
UN expert urges renewed efforts to assist Kenyan IDPs
Secretary-General Ban looks forward to return to Myanmar to assess progress

26 May 2008

Today's Features

Tour guides make a donation to two worthy causes
Ban Ki-moon assesses his trip to Myanmar

Today's News

UN system focuses on Africa’s potential
Human Rights fact-finding missions to visit UK and Gaza
Secretary-General welcomes election of Lebanese President
Holmes says many remain to be reached with aid in Myanmar’s cyclone disaster
Ban urges Myanmar to keep its promise in pledging conference

25 May 2008

Today's News

UN chief praises China’s handling of earthquake operations
Ban hopeful a turning point reached in tackling Myanmar crisis

24 May 2008

Today's News

UN Secretary-General joins Chinese Prime Minister in earthquake epicenter for condolences and solidarity

23 May 2008

Today's Features

Population Award honours women's health gains
UN agencies assist foreigners in South Africa

Today's News

Upsurge in attacks in Central African Republic displaces 300,000 people
UN agencies ready to step up aid to Myanmar
Secretary-General encouraged by discussions with Myanmar leaders on aid effort
UNHCR deeply concerned about xenophobic violence in South Africa
IOM providing assistance to families displaced by fighting in Abyei, Sudan
Secretary-General announces breakthrough on Myanmar aid

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #20: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #21: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #22: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
URDU #21: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

Caribbean News

Antigua and Barbuda says the global food crisis compounded by financial and energy crises is multi-dimensional challenge for development.

UN Calling Asia

UN Secretary-General gets agreement from Myanmar authorities to let international aid agencies into worst affected areas.

22 May 2008

Women

Raising awareness of obstetric fistula is the mission of two women from Kenya.

Today's Features

UN Human Rights Council discusses right to food
Relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar

Today's News

Situation of workers in occupied Palestinian territory deteriorating: ILO
Ban to Myanmar cyclone victims: international community will go all out to help you
Special Rapporteur saddened by xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Food prices to fall only slightly despite good harvests: FAO
Human Rights Council considers food crisis
WHO sends emergency health kits to China’s earthquake zone
World must unite to reduce loss of planet’s biodiversity: Ban Ki-moon
Security Council welcomes Doha agreement on Lebanon

UN and Africa

United Nations agencies in South Africa are concerned about the xenophobic violence against African foreigners in the country.

21 May 2008

Today's Features

2008 Child Soldiers Global Report released
ECOSOC calls for increased food production

Today's News

UNHCR gives 11,000 tents to China earthquake victims
Secretary-General says focus in Myanmar should be on saving lives
General Assembly elects Human Rights Council members
UN chief wants to reinforce cooperation with Myanmar
High death toll in Myanmar due to lack of preparedness: WMO
UN presents China with $8 million for quake relief
First of its kind concert in Baghdad marks World Day of Cultural Diversity
UN officials in South Africa condemn xenophobic attacks
Secretary-General welcomes political agreement on Lebanon
Nigeria committed to eradicate polio this year: Health Minister
Terrorism fatalities on the decline: Human Security Report Project

20 May 2008

Today's Features

UN Secretary-General leaves for Myanmar
Many of Kenya’s internally displaced still fear going home

Today's News

Princess of Jordan urges more healthcare investment globally
UN envoy in Sudan calls for halt in fighting in Sudan’s Abyei area
OCHA says up to 1.4 million still need emergency aid in Myanmar
Deputy Secretary-General urges action on root causes of global food crisis
UN Secretary-General leaves for Myanmar
Chinese nuclear plants safe after earthquake
UNHCR calls for global action to tackle migration across Gulf of Aden
UNRWA says Palestinian refugees face health risks
Secretary-General says situation in Burundi is fragile

19 May 2008

Today's Features

Climate change and health tops agenda of World Health Assembly
UN Secretary-General goes to Myanmar to encourage officials to step up relief efforts

Today's News

UN envoy in Iraq condemns attacks on Iranian diplomats
EU envoy reports progress in political stabilization of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Secretary-General calls for continued engagement in Sierra Leone
UN and ASEAN convene international pledging conference
UN and NGOs distribute food to displaced people in Abyei, Sudan
WHO head warns of three looming global crises
OCHA says failed rains and drought cause massive food shortages in Ethiopia
UN Mission in Nepal condemns killing of Maoist cadre
FAO says over 2.6 million Somalis face humanitarian crisis
Mission of China to UN Mourns Quake Victims
UN Emergency Coordinator visits cyclone-affected area in Myanmar
UN Secretary-General calls for banning of cluster munitions

16 May 2008

Women

Praise for midwives on The International Day of the Midwife

Today's Features

UNICEF to send relief supplies to China
Somalis agree on humanitarian access; Security Council urges UN Somali office move

Today's News

WFP buys 1.6 million ready-to-eat noodles for China
UN refugee agency concerned about escalating violence in Chad
Deadly cyclone also affected agriculture in Myanmar: FAO
Red Cross launches appeal for Myanmar and China
UNICEF is concerned about protection of children in Myanmar
UN envoy concerned about security in oil-rich region of Sudan
UNHCR flies in relief supplies to Myanmar
Secretary-General briefs General Assembly on Myanmar and China

Other Asian Languages

URDU #18: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #19: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #20: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
HINDI #21: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
BANGLA #19: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
INDONESIAN #18: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #19: Fokus Fokus Kita

UN Calling Asia

UN Calling Asia - a weekly 14-minute magazine programme, in English, that keeps you in touch with UN developments covering Asia and the Pacific.

Perspective

"What Would Martin Say?"-- a look at racism 40 years after the death of the civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

15 May 2008

Today's Features

HIV infections remain high in Africa: World Bank
Red Cross aiding China's earthquake relief effort

Today's News

Role of fathers emphasized on International Day of Families
FAO cautious as food prices tentatively stabilize
UNDP reports slow progress on migration of unskilled workers
UN Humanitarian Coordinator to travel to Myanmar
Chinese ambassador welcomes offers for earthquake relief
Security Council adopts resolution on Somalia

Caribbean News

Caribbean News Round-Up: a weekly 15-minute news magazine on developments at the United Nations concerning the Caribbean. The programme is produced by Senior Radio Producer Donn Bobb.

UN and Africa

UN and Africa - a weekly 15-minute radio programme on political, social, economic and other developments related to Africa.

14 May 2008

Today's Features

UN agencies make progress on aid to Myanmar
UN official stresses importance of improving land productivity

Today's News

UN agency sets goal of 7 billion trees by end of 2009
WHO to hold meeting on global readiness for flu pandemic
New HIV/AIDS infections in Africa still rising: World Bank
Secretary-General: Support an African green revolution
UNICEF helps thousands of children in war-ravaged Somalia
UN reports some progress in aid distribution to Myanmar
Peacekeeping chief is concerned about rising violence in Darfur
Humanitarian chief on problems facing aid workers in Myanmar
WHO expert on health risks in China’s earthquake-struck region
Secretary-General calls meeting on Myanmar
UN Humanitarian Coordinator may travel to Myanmar
UN meeting studies how Europe will address population changes

13 May 2008

Today's Features

Advocates celebrate new disability rights treaty
Security Council concerned about attack on Khartoum

Today's News

UN task force on food crisis launches website
UN Special Coordinator welcomes measures to improve situation in the occupied Palestinian Territory
UN envoy calls on Somali leaders to resolve crisis
Violence in Zimbabwe rises ahead of presidential run-off
WHO reports on illnesses in Myanmar camps
Security Council condemns rebel attack on Khartoum
UN ready to help China following deadly earthquake
Over 40 tonnes of UN refugee shelter supplies reach Myanmar

12 May 2008

Today's Features

UN agencies team up to provide relief to Myanmar
Prince Zeid of Jordan champions rights of disabled persons

Today's News

Record rice production forecast but prices likely to remain high
UN agencies call for more action in the wake of deadly cyclone in Myanmar
Food crisis task force holds first meeting at UN
UN to mark entry into force of Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons
UN humanitarian chief says more aid is getting to Myanmar
Secretary-General expresses condolences following deadly earthquake in China
Secretary-General calls on Myanmar government to put people first in wake of cyclone

9 May 2008

Today's Features

WFP official killed in northern Kenya
Ban honours memory of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Despite setbacks UN continues relief effort in Myanmar

Today's News

Ban concerned by violence in Lebanon
WHO concerned about health situation in Myanmar
Uncertainty remains over the scale of devastation in Myanmar
Ban urges Myanmar authorities to allow aid and humanitarian workers in
UN appeals for $187 million for Myanmar
UNHCR sending supplies to Myanmar by air and road
WFP to send relief flights to Myanmar Saturday
UN launches appeal to help Myanmar
UN Security Council urges restraint in Lebanon

Caribbean News

Antigua and Barbuda says issues before the Commission on Sustainable development are of paramount importance to developing countries

UN Calling Asia

UN Calling Asia-a weekly fifteen minute magazine programme, in English, that keeps you in touch with UN developments covering Asia and the Pacific.

8 May 2008

Today's Features

WFP loses a second driver this year to violence in Somalia
Relief efforts in Myanmar not moving fast enough

Today's News

Lebanon continues to experience severe political crisis: Larsen
UNICEF urges Myanmar to allow more international assistance
Ban urges Myanmar to postpone constitutional referendum
UN emergency aid flights arrive in Myanmar
UN aid officials frustrated with limited access to Myanmar
WFP condemns killing of truck driver
UN urges militias in eastern DRC to free all child soldiers

UN and Africa

Land is important in solving food crisis in Africa

7 May 2008

Today's Features

UN Cares works with staff members with HIV/AIDS
UN assessment team for cyclone disaster leaving for Myanmar

Today's News

Special envoy concerned over welfare of child soldiers in Burundi
Sierra Leone taking steps to promote transparency and accountability
Secretary-General concerned by reports of political violence in Zimbabwe
Djibouti calls on Security Council to help avert border conflict with Eritrea
Ban deplores bombing of civilian locations in North Darfur
UN set to send relief aid to cyclone-hit Myanmar
International community faced with a major catastrophe in Myanmar: Holmes
Ban urges Myanmar authorities to allow aid workers in
UNESCO warns illiteracy still a problem in Europe

6 May 2008

Today's Features

UN starts emergency relief efforts after Myanmar cyclone
Midwives support safe motherhood

Today's News

Number of people smuggled from Horn of Africa to Yemen doubled: UNHCR
WHO concerned by outbreak of water borne diseases in Myanmar
UNICEF says assessing the situation in Myanmar still difficult
IOM staff paints a bleak picture of devastation in Myanmar
UN ready to supplement efforts of Myanmar in responding to disaster
UN ready to supplement efforts of Myanmar in responding to disaster
WFP begins distributing food in Myanmar
Secretary-General launches system-wide workplace programme on HIV

5 May 2008

Today's Features

Commission on Sustainable Development meets
UN ready to assist Myanmar after deadly cyclone

Today's News

UN telecommunication agency says Africa is at crossroads
UNRWA receives 20-day supply of fuel
UN prepared to assist Myanmar after destruction by Cyclone Nargis: UN chief
UN breaks ground for new facilities
UN agencies and partners already in Myanmar offering assistance
Agricultural productivity key to poverty reduction: UN
Ban to announce Task Force on Global Food Crisis

2 May 2008

Today's Features

Google Earth helps Amazon tribe fight illegal loggers
Watchdog group seeks justice for murdered journalists

Today's News

South African judge stresses importance of information
Fuel shortages continue to plague Gaza
UNHCR is concerned about the murder of French aid worker in Chad
UNICEF welcomes spotlight on major cause of childhood deaths from pneumonia
Human right to food deserves a special session: UN envoy
UN landmark disability treaty enters into force on 3 May
Quartet calls on Israel to stop settlements in Palestinian territories
Secretary-General urges everyone to work for press freedom and security
UN facilitates probe into plane crash in South Sudan

Other Asian Languages

URDU #15: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
HINDI #15: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
BANGLA #15: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
INDONESIAN #14: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #15: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #16: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #17: Fokus Fokus Kita
BANGLA #16: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #17: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #18: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #16: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #17: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #18: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #19: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #20: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
URDU #16: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #17: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

Caribbean News

Caribbean States lament the uneven distribution of the benefits of globalization

UN Calling Asia

The UN Secretary-General and The World Bank President appeal to donor countries for some 755 million dollars to address the current global emergency food crisis.

1 May 2008

Women

Mexican journalist awarded the World Press Freedom prize from UNESCO

Today's Features

Mexican journalist wins UNESCO press freedom prize
Keeping indigenous languages alive

Today's News

Solutions exist to food crisis: Emergency Relief Coordinaor
Security Council extends mandate of peacekeeping mission in Sudan
Security Council condemns Eritrea’s lack of cooperation with UN mission
Marginalized groups must not be forgotten in food crisis – UN rights chief
UN Humanitarian chief condemns killing in Chad
Canadian Minister cites progress on indigenous issues

UN and Africa

Security Council discusses crisis in Zimbabwe