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On International Day, UN promotes online literacy in digital world

New York, Sept 8(Just Earth News): New technologies open opportunities to improve lives and connect globally, but they can also marginalize those who are illiterate and lack other essential skills needed to navigate them, a senior United Nations official on Friday said, highlighting that some 750 million adults worldwide are not literate. more

UN supporting national relief efforts as Hurricane Irma threatens nearly 50 million people

New York, Sept 7(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are supporting relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which has already wreaked havoc on Antigua and Barbuda and other Carib ...

FEATURE: Does drone technology hold promise for the UN?

New York, Sept 7(Just Earth News): Drone technology appears to be taking off at the United Nations, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being used for various purposes, including in humanit ...

Ahead of Hurricane Irma, UNICEF preparing supplies and communication lines to youth

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): If Irma stays on its current track as a category 5 hurricane, it will bring devastating damage within hours to parts of the Caribbean, affecting the lives ...

Imposing sanctions on Mali, Security Council targets those undermining peace process

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Tuesday established a sanctions regime on Mali, introducing a travel ban and assets freeze that will apply to individuals and entit ...

'New Urban Agenda,' reform of UN-Habitat take spotlight at high-level General Assembly talks

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Tuesday said that the Organization is failing to deliver sufficiently in cities, and its work in and on urban areas must ...

Colombia: UN welcomes ceasefire pact between Government and ELN rebels

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN ...

Chinese op-ed hails Hinduism for India's geopolitical standing

Beijing, Sep 1 (JEN): In a rare instance of praise, a state-run daily in China has hailed Hinduism as a major factor contributing to India's geopolitical standing in the world.

UN agriculture chief says Uganda 'leading example' of sustainable refugee response

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agriculture agency on Wednesday called for greater funding for a sustainable response to the refugee crisis in Uganda, as h ...

Security Council extends African-led mission in Somalia, targets handover to national security forces

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2018, approving ...