Geopolitics
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New York, Mar 16 (Just Earth News): The Security Council is on Thursday discussing the peace efforts in the Central African Republic (CAR), where half of the population urgently needs aid despite a huge funding gap, according to the United Nations humanitarian arm. more
At Security Council, UN officials urge governments to implement rules on prosecuting traffickers

New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth Ne): Human trafficking thrives in countries where the rule of law is weak or non-existent, top United Nations officials on Wednesday told the Security Council, ...

Let us work harder to ensure "no one is left behind,", urges President of main UN economic and social body

New York, Mar 14 (Just Earth News): Highlighting that persisting extreme poverty and inequality prevent the realization of the benefits of globalisation and have been major causes of disaffe ...

Peace efforts and sustainable development top agenda at UN agency's narcotics conference

New York, Mar 14 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations panel dealing with all aspects of narcotic drugs opened its 60th session on Monday with a focus on peace and security, as well as o ...

Security Council encourages Syrian parties to take part in UN-supported talks "without preconditions"

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News): Looking forward to the early resumption of the United Nations-facilitated intra-Syrian negotiations, the Security Council on Friday encouraged the Syrian ...

Americas region adopts 'historic' disaster risk reduction plan at UN-backed forum in Montreal

New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News): Around 50 countries and territories of the Americas at a United Nations-supported conference in Montreal, Canada, agreed a Regional Action Plan on Thursda ...

Next intra-Syrian talks set for late March – UN envoy

New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): The next round of the United Nations-facilitated intra-Syrian talks is expected to convene on 23 March to discuss issues related to governance, constitutio ...

UN refugee agency issues renewed funding plea for Syria, as conflict enters seventh year

New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): Unless drastic measures are taken to share up peace and security in Syria, the situation – which marks its sixth anniversary next week – will ...

UN experts call for sensitive and timely response to online gender-based abuse

New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): Urgent attention, creativity and cooperation are needed to address online gender-based abuse, but authorities should be careful to avoid curtailing freedom ...

Recent initiatives important milestones towards greater peace in Mali, say UN, regional partners

New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): Commending recent progress, including the launch of interim authorities in Kidal, northern Mali, the United Nations together with regional blocs urged th ...