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 […]
February 5, 2016

The seeds of success: 4 start ups leading the field in agriculture

 The seeds of success: 4 start ups leading the field in agriculture – By Heenali Patel, for CNN Farming is a vital source of food and income […]
February 3, 2016

UN must get ‘priorities right’ in 2016, Ban tells Member States, calling for ‘more and better work

 UN must get ‘priorities right’ in 2016, Ban tells Member States, calling for ‘more and better work’ – Sharing his thoughts on the direction of the United […]
February 3, 2016

Senior UN official says young people key to new sustainability agenda

 Closing 2016 Youth Forum, senior UN official says young people key to new sustainability agenda – Marking the end of the two-day United Nations Economic and Social […]
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