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In Skype video chat, Ban applauds Solar Impulse pilot on remarkable journey

New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday hailed the determination and courage of the Solar Impulse flight team as the aircraft completes its around-the-world, solar-powered journey. more

General Assembly decision makes International Organization for Migration part of UN system

New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution approving an agreement to make the International Organization for Migratio ...

Security Council extends mandate of UN Iraq Mission for one year

New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another year, ...

UN Assembly adopts resolution proclaiming Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa

New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): Underlining the need for the sustainable industrialization of Africa, the United Nations General Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution proc ...

UN deputy aid chief urges support for millions in southern Africa hit by El Niño-induced droughts

New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Wrapping up a visit to southern Africa, the United Nations deputy humanitarian chief on Friday called for urgent action to assist millions of people acro ...

UN launches e-learning training to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse

New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations department providing logistical support to field missions announced on Friday the launch of a new mandatory online programme for all u ...

Lebanon: Security Council calls for presidential and parliamentary polls by next May

New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern over the two-year-long vacancy in the presidency of Lebanon, the United Nations Security Council on Friday urged Lebanese leaders ...

Ban appoints Chilean national as Deputy Special Representative for Central African Republic

New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced the appointment of Fabrizio Hochschild of Chile as his new Deputy Special Representative ...

UN agencies launch new tool to help displaced populations manage fuel needs

New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies have issued a new technical handbook to assist humanitarian workers to address multifaceted problems related to cooking fuel ...

Ban welcomes new agreement with Inter Parliamentary Union; reiterates concern at South Sudan crisis

New York, July 22 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday signed a new partnership agreement with the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) that will further st ...