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‘Beginning of end for rogue fishing,’ says UN agency as more States back landmark treaty

New York, June 2(Just Earth News): A new agreement aimed at stopping rogue fishing practices represents the capstone of years of diplomatic effort to combat the scourge of illegal fishing, according to the United Nations food agency. more

UNICEF urges Governments to close data gaps on vulnerable children in residential care

New York, June 2 (Just Earth News): At least 2.7 million children live in residential care worldwide and face increased risk of violence, abuse and long-term damage to their cognitive, socia ...

Slovak Foreign Minister elected as President of 72nd session of the General Assembly

New York, June 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected by acclamation Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcák of Slovakia as President of its upcoming 72nd ses ...

Key trends for infrastructure development and industrialization in spotlight at special UN meeting

New York, June 1(Just Earth News): The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) told the body’s special meeting on Wednesday that infrastructure, industrializa ...

UN Standing Police Capacity: 10 years of rapid assistance to peace operations

New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Ten years on, the United Nations Standing Police Capacity (SPC) continues to bolster peacekeeping operations by providing immediate start-up capability and ...

UN atomic energy agency looks to boost ongoing contribution to sustainable development

New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Nuclear science and technology are essential in helping countries address the twin challenges of ensuring reliable energy supplies while curbing greenhouse ...

Sri Lanka: UN agency deploys rapid assessment teams to assist in wake of monsoon floods, landslides

New York, May 31(Just Earth News): According to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the South Asian country is combating floods and mudslides in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Mora ...

With 'blue helmets' in harm's way every day, peacekeeping reforms and resources needed – UN chief

New York, May 30 (Just Earth News): Marking International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday said that peacekeeping must have the tools and ...

With Africa in spotlight at G7 summit, Secretary-General Guterres urges investment in youth

New York, May 28(Just Earth News): At the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday called world leaders to invest in young people, ...

On Africa Day, UN chief says world must move from ‘managing crises to preventing them’

New York, May 25(Just Earth News): ‘Africa Day’ 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development Uni ...