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In Madagascar, Ban calls for end to corruption, reports on ‘alarming’ cost of hunger

New York, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During his visit to Madagascar on Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Malagasy parliamentarians to end the corruption that has weakened their society, while launching a report on the cost of hunger in the island nation. more

FEATURE: UN poster contest paints picture of hope for a nuclear-free world

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The winning artists in an international competition to commemorate the very first United Nations General Assembly resolution, which established the g ...

UN conference to review progress of least developed countries during past five years

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations conference is set to undertake a review of progress made during the past five years by the world's 48 least developed countries (LDC ...

UN must 'champion change' to become more relevant and better able to tackle on Tuesday's challenges

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): To respond to both current and future threats to world peace and security, the United Nations must become more relevant, credible, legitimate and cap ...

Protection of schools essential to boost access to education in Africa – UN envoy

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Protecting schools from attacks and military use is essential to ensuring access to education for all children in Africa, a United Nations child right ...

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched a campaign in west Darfur, Sudan, to raise awareness on the need to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed forces and groups

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched a campaign in west Darfur, Sudan, to raise awareness on the need to end the ...

UN experts urge Sri Lanka to adopt measures to fight torture and strengthen justice system

New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Two United Nations experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to replace the legal framework that allowed human rights violations to occur and to ...

'Risks of inaction are considerable', says Ban, urging new compact on refugees and migrants

New York, May 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite bold efforts, responses to the large movements of refugees and migrants â€“ which will continue or possibly increase due to such issues ...

UN Forum on indigenous issues opens 2016 session with focus on conflict, peace and resolution

New York, May 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the launch of a plan to realize the full rights of indigenous peoples who are increa ...

In Mauritius, Ban urges focus on small States in realizing development targets

New York, May 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Small island developing States magnify the issues of sustainable development due to their unique vulnerabilities, United Nations Secretary-General Ba ...