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UN-Russia agree on need for an International Conference on Syria as soon as possible: Ban

Secretary-General at joint press conference with Sergey Lavrov

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have agreed that an International Conference on Syria should be held as soon as possible to help the parties come to the negotiating…

17 May 2013 / Listen /
UN chief commends Russia's emphasis on multilateral diplomacy in addressing key global challenges Yellow fever vaccination booster no longer needed End violence and discrimination against gays and lesbians Secretary-General highlights role of technology in road safety People are the focus of peacekeeping, says newly-appointed Force Commander in DRC Syrian refugee numbers cross 1.5 million as funding gaps remain Human Rights chief calls for overhaul of garment industry after deadly Bangladesh building collapse UNDP supporting greater attention to LGBT rights Nigerian government declares state of emergency in northeast; cites insurgency by terrorist groups Progress in recognising the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people is undeniable: ILO Millions of Yemenis face a desperate humanitarian situation International community pledges 3.25 billion Euros to help rebuild Mali Secretary-General calls for end to extremist attacks in Nigeria OCHA concerned about the effect of Tropical Cyclone Mahasen on internally displaced in northern Rakhine State General Assembly debate addresses sustainable development and climate change
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Syrian conflict results in over 1.5 million refugees

Syrian families continue to flee across borders. This photograph was taken at the Jordan border (© UNHCR/J.Kohler)

A recent agreement by Russia and the United States to hold an international conference to end the conflict in…

17 May 2013 / Listen /

Fight against homophobia is fight for human rights: Ban Ki-moon

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia,

The fight against homophobia is a core part of the broader battle for human rights for all, said UN…

17 May 2013 / Listen /

Cyclone Mahasen hits coast of Bangladesh

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The United Nations humanitarian agency (OCHA) is concerned about thousands of people in Myanmar's Rakhine State as a tropical…

16 May 2013 / Listen /

Fifth General Assembly resolution condemns violence in Syria

Voting board showing results

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning the continued violence in Syria and demanding that all…

16 May 2013 / Listen /

General Assembly looks at linkages between water and energy

Sustainable water management brings economic, social and environmental benefits, say countries. Photo: UNEP

The linkage between energy and water was the subject of discussion by the General Assembly on Thursday. The Assembly…

16 May 2013 / Listen /
Kenyan nominated to lead UN trade and development agency Business can no longer afford a 'blind spot' to disaster risk: Ban Ki-moon Health gap narrowing between richest and poorest countries:WHO UN concerned about insecurity in Pibor town of South Sudan Humanitarian agencies prepare for Cyclone Mahasen Insects have potential to provide food and livelihoods Security Council debates combating terrorism in Africa General Assembly: Focus on human trafficking Picking up the pieces after Typhoon Bopha Climate change disaster in the Marshall Islands
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Rock Hudson: The Open Door

American actor Rock Hudson tells the story of a reformed mental health institution in Bethlehem and the work of World Health Organization. Language: English Genre: Drama 1959 Duration: 4’32″  …

20 May 2013 / Listen /

Leila

A WHO-trained nurse in Afghanistan

The story of an Afghan woman dying in childbirth and the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent the preventable.…

20 May 2013 / Listen /
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