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New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): In their respective addresses to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Southern African leaders stressed the importance of regional efforts, such as within the African continent through the African Union (AU) to realize a better and sustainable future for all. more
UN General Assembly kicks off annual general debate

New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): As world leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters, the General Assembly this morning began its annual general debate, which defines internationa ...

UN announces inaugural class of 17 youth leaders to support Global Goals

New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy on youth on Monday unveiled the inaugural class of 17 youth leaders who have been recognized for their leadership and contributi ...

At Forum, Ban stresses key role of business in securing way forward on Global Goals

New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday underscored the crucial role businesses play in the realization of Global Goals, or Sustainable De ...

UN atomic chief reports on agency’s role in nuclear safety, sustainable development, combating illness

New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): In his address to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, the agency’s Director-General, highlighte ...

UN chief urges global support for plan to unlock biggest expansion of educational opportunity in history

New York, Sept 19 (Just Earth News): For too long, quality education has been accessible to the privileged few, but as people become more interdependent, quality education and lifelong learn ...

UN envoy: First full day of Syrian ceasefire sees “a significant drop in violence,” but humanitarian access still needed

New York, Sept 14 (Just Earth News): Some 24 hours after the latest cessation of hostilities in Syria began, a United Nations envoy on Tuesday said that despite allegations of mortar shell ...

UN report calls for synergies between universal 2030 Agenda and goals for least developed countries

New York, Sept 14 (Just Earth News): The world’s 48 least developed countries (LDCs) have experienced some positive developments, yet challenges remain with new risks and uncertaintie ...

Top UN officials highlight how Paralympic Games show that ability, not disability, defines a person’s accomplishments

New York, Sept 9 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the start of the 2016 summer Paralympic Games, which got underway in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro yesterday, United Nations Secretary-General ...

UN food relief agency and partner to roll out €348 million EU cash aid to refugees in Turkey

New York, Sept 9 (Just Earth News): Following the European Union’s (EU)announcement on Thursday of a cash-transfer programme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey, the United N ...