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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, today rendered its Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaraguav. Colombia). ICJ
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, today rendered its Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaraguav. Colombia). ICJ
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos today called on the United Nations to reform the Security Council. UNTV
A flurry of activity continued today (21 June) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the second day of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), which seeks to shape new policies to promote global prosperity, reduce poverty and advance social equity and environmental protection. UNTV
Launching a new report by Watchlist for Children and Armed Conflict entitled: "No One to Trust: Children and Armed Conflict in Colombia", Yvonne Kemper, author of the report says that, "risks for children in Colombia's warzone are increasing." UNTV
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is helping twelve countries in the Caribbean region to understand and manage coastal pollution. Concern over the growing incidence of pollution in the Caribbean has been on the rise, as it has the potential to affect livelihoods dependent on fishing and tourism. IAEA
Briefing journalists on Bolivia’s intention to amend the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs in relation to coca leaf chewing. Bolivian Ambassador Pablo Solon says that his country is not looking to have unlimited cultivation of coca leaves. UNTV/ FILE
Ambassador Jorge Valero Briceño of Venezuela talks to the press after his meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UNTV
In Colombia over two decades of conflict has uprooted more than 3 million people. Now authorities warn that the conflict poses a serious threat to the survival of several of Colombia’s indigenous tribes which live in isolated tropical forests- land coveted by the armed factions. UNHCR
Indigenous women displaced by the armed conflict in Colombia continue to be the victims of sexual and domestic violence. UNHCR
In Colombia, children have been adversely affected by ongoing conflict and natural disasters. Through UNICEF partnerships, educational programs are helping children recover from emergency situations and a legacy of turbulent times. UNICEF