February 10, 2016

Security Council boosts number of corrections officers for UN mission in Central African Republic

 Security Council boosts number of corrections officers for UN mission in Central African Republic – Determining that the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains a […]
February 9, 2016

In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is ‘alarming’

 In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is ‘alarming’ – UN report – According to a new United Nations food security and nutrition assessment, the situation in […]
February 9, 2016

This must be ‘year of traction’ to propel SDGs Agenda

 This must be ‘year of traction’ to propel 2030 development Agenda, says UN chief – Just as 2015 was a year of “global action” with the adoption […]
February 9, 2016

Unprecedented food crisis looms over strife-torn South Sudan, UN Agencies Warn

 Unprecedented food crisis looms over strife-torn South Sudan, UN agencies warn – South Sudan faces unprecedented levels of food insecurity, with 2.8 million people, nearly 25 per […]
February 8, 2016

Cleaner coal technology provides more efficient and accessible power generation

 Cleaner coal technology provides more efficient and accessible power generation in Asia – Out of the 1.3 billion people living without access to electricity globally, 700 million […]
February 8, 2016

Lassa fever: UN agencies mobilize support for response

 UN agencies mobilize to support Government response after Benin confirms cases of Lassa fever – After the identification of four cases of Lassa fever in Benin, the […]
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 […]
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