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UN welcomes ratification of new peace accord in Colombia

New York, Dec 2 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the Colombian parliament's ratification of the new Final Peace Agreement between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council have expressed hope for its swift implementation for the benefit of all Colombians. more

Asia-Pacific saw steady growth in 2016, but risks to financial stability remain – UN report

New York, Dec 2 (Just Earth News): Issuing a year-end update to its flagship economic and social development report, the United Nations development arm for the Asia-Pacific region said on Th ...

Enabling youth to shape their own future key to Arab region’s development progress – UN report

New York, Dec 2 (Just Earth News): The future of development and security in Arab countries depends on investing in their youth populations, which are better educated and more connected than ...

‘Cling to every little sign of hope’ – outgoing head of UN Mission in South Sudan

New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): On 23 July 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon announced the appointment of Ellen Margrethe LÃ¸j of Denmark as his Special Representative ...

‘Urgent steps’ needed to revive two-state solution, Ban says on Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the world to reaffirm comm ...

‘Hang on to every little glimmer of hope,’ says UN envoy for South Sudan

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): All people in South Sudan, regardless of their ethnic affiliation, must unite towards creating a national identify, the head of the United Nations mission ...

‘Massive efforts’ under way in flood-hit northern DPRK require additional support – UN

New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): While nearly 12,000 families in northern Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) have moved into new houses three months after devastating Typhoon Lionrock de ...

As Cuba mourns passing of former President Fidel Castro, Ban offers condolences, UN support

New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News): Speaking on behalf of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this morning extended condolences to the Cuban people and to the family of former ...

UN conference examines sustainable transport financing for developing countries

New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News): The first-ever United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference wrapped up on Sunday in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, with participants deliberatin ...

'The answer to global transportation challenges is not less transport – it is sustainable transport' – UN chief

New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News): Opening the first-ever Global Sustainable Transport Conference, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told delegations gathered in Ashgabat, Turkme ...