February 8, 2016

Fresh fighting displaces thousands in North Darfur

 ‘Violence must stop now,’ says UN expert as fresh fighting displaces thousands in North Darfur – Warning that, in the last two weeks, a new escalation of […]
February 8, 2016

Migration and multilateralism will be hallmarks of 2016, says senior UN official

 Migration and multilateralism will be hallmarks of 2016, says senior UN official The world is facing a political, economic, moral and social crisis as governments and […]
February 8, 2016

Elimination of ‘violent practice’ of female genital mutilation by 2030

 Senior UN officials urge elimination of ‘violent practice’ of female genital mutilation by 2030 The most senior United Nations officials are urging the world to eliminate […]
February 8, 2016

Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards ‘swift’ electoral conclusion

 Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards ‘swift’ conclusion of ongoing electoral cycle – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the agreement reached by Haitian stakeholders, noting […]
February 5, 2016

UN in Central African Republic releases $9 million to respond to urgent needs

 UN in Central African Republic releases $9 million to respond to urgent needs The United Nations announced today that the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) in the […]
February 5, 2016

Timbuktu: 900-year-old ceremony re-consecrates mausoleums

 Timbuktu: 900-year-old ceremony re-consecrates mausoleums destroyed by armed groups.   –    A consecration ceremony of the Timbuktu mausoleums, last held in the 11th century, was […]
February 5, 2016

Somalia: UN political chief visits top leaders in show of support for electoral process

 Somalia: UN political chief visits top leaders in show of support for electoral process A senior United Nations official has held talks with Somali leaders in […]
February 5, 2016

Social inclusion central to 2030 Agenda

 Social inclusion central to 2030 Agenda, UN Social Development Commission hears as new session opens – To reap a demographic dividend, countries must empower, educate and […]
February 5, 2016

Food price index starts dropping in 2016: UN Agency

 Food price index starts 2016 dropping to nearly 7-year low – UN agency – The global Food Price Index, calculated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture […]
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