Geopolitics

‘Time to overcome diplomatic failure’ in Syria, says head of UN-mandated rights probe

New York, Sept 22 (JEN) It is time to overcome diplomatic failure and recognise that there is a global interest in returning Syria to peace, the head of a United Nations-mandated human rights inquiry said today, warning that if conflict continues, nations will be â€œfuelling a war to keep their influence over a country that will barely exist.â€ more

All countries must contribute to solving global refugee crisis, says General Assembly President

New York, Sept 22 (JEN) All countries must contribute to solving the global refugee crisis, the President of the United Nations General Assembly said today, underscoring that the internation ...

Indigenous and local groups from 20 countries recognized with UN Equator Prize

New York, Sept 22 (JEN) A Brazilian indigenous group that inspired the film Avatar, a conservation outfit in Indonesia that is saving sea turtles and a movement for pygmy rights in the Democ ...

UN observes International Day of Peace with call for global ceasefire

New York, Sept 22 (JEN) The United Nations on Mondayobserved the International Day of Peace with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealing to all warring parties to lay down their weapons and ...

UN chief condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza

New York, Sept 21 (JEN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the recent rocket attacks by extremist Palestinian militants on Israel from Gaza.

In Jordan, top UN relief official calls for greater support for Syrian refugees, hosts communities

New York, Sept 21 (JEN) The top United Nations humanitarian official wrapped up a visit to Jordan on Sunday with a call on the international community to urgently increase support to Syrian ...

Global brands join forces with UN to boost food aid to families affected by war

New York, Sept 21 (JEN)The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Sunday unveiled a new partnership with some of the world's leading companies, including McDonald's, Burger King, Faceb ...

In Niger, global community must match generosity of host communities – UN relief official

New York, Sept 19 (JEN) The top United Nations humanitarian official for the Sahel on Friday commended the immense generosity of the Government and host communities in Niger which are hostin ...

Unilever chief honoured by UN for advocating more sustainable business models

New York, Sept 19 (JEN) Paul Polman, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unilever and transformative business leader, is the winner of this yearâ€™s United Nations Champions of the Ear ...

Countries need to step up search of disappeared persons – UN human rights group

Ne w York, Sept 19 (JEN) The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances on Friday urged countries to make the search of disappeared persons a priority, saying th ...