Geopolitics
New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): The security situation in Darfur, Sudan, remains volatile and the humanitarian impact of the conflict significant, the top United Nations peacekeeping official said on Tuesday, calling on the Government of Sudan and the international community at large to address the current challenges in the country. more
In ‘national interest’ for all Palestinians that elections be held in both West Bank and Gaza – UN envoy

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): Welcoming on Tuesday’s decision to postpone Palestinian municipal elections, the United Nations senior official coordinating efforts towards the peac ...

Modernizing sub-Saharan Africa’s farming systems can boost livelihoods, help feed the world – UN

New York, Sept 30 (Just Earth News): With Africa set to play an ever-growing role in feeding the world’s bourgeoning population, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization ...

UN food relief agency reaches town in northern Iraq for first time in two years

New York, Sept 28 (Just Earth News): For the first time in more than two years, the United Nations food relief agency has distributed urgently-needed food for people in and around the northe ...

UN pays tribute to Shimon Peres, 'tireless' worker for Middle East peace

New York, Sept 28 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to Shimon Peres, former Israeli President and the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize winner, who passed ...

At UN, Indian Minister urges leaders to turn ‘shadow of turmoil’ into a golden age for civilization

New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, India’s External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, underscored her country’s commitment to ...

UN-backed programme found to improve working conditions in global garment factories

New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): A new study has found that a United Nations-backed programme aiming to promote competitiveness and improve the working conditions of more than one millio ...

UN vital for survival of small States in volatile world, Singapore tells General Assembly

New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): In a world of increased uncertainty and volatility, with sluggish growth, growing xenophobia and rising nationalism and protectionism, the United Nations ...

At UN, Tonga shares experiences on preserving marine diversity, tackling non-communicable diseases

New York, Sept 25(Just Earth News): As the United Nations General Assembly continued its annual high-level debate on Saturday, Samiuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva, the Prime Minister of Tonga, co ...

At UN, South-east Asian ministers highlight region’s efforts on Global Goals

New York, Sept 25Just Earth News): Several Southeast Asian nations on Saturday took to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to share lessons learned from their development effor ...