Geopolitics

Senior UN economic, social official celebrates awarding of Nobel Prize in Economics

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) Ambassador Martin Sajdik, President of the United Nations, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) congratulated French economist Jean Tirole on Monday for winning the 2014 edition of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, citing his contributions on global regulatory behaviour as being of â€œparticular relevance.â€ more

Kicking off ‘Africa Week’ at Headquarters, UN officials call for integrated, peaceful continent

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) While many African countries and communities have made great progress in peace and security, human rights, good governance and the rule of law, more remains to be done ...

In Middle East, Ban urges Gaza rebuilding amid efforts to resolve ‘root causes’ of conflict

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) The rebuilding of Gaza remains an important undertaking, but tackling the root causes of instability in the territory is equally critical, United Nations Secretary-Gen ...

On World Disaster Reduction Day, UN spotlights unique needs, vulnerabilities of older persons

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) Marking International Day for Disaster Reduction, the United Nations is spotlighting the need to address the vulnerabilities facing older persons, who suffer dispropor ...

In Washington, UN, World Bank chiefs rally support 'to build a healthy Haiti'

New York, Oct 10 (JEN) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined global partners, including the head of the World Bank, at a high-level conference in Washington, D.C., to combat w ...

On World Day, UN spotlights need to usher postal services into changing communication landscape

New York, Oct 10 (JEN): Marking World Post Day, the head of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) said that for postal services to flourish in a globalized and ever-evolving communication landsca ...

With eyes fixed on 2015, General Assembly takes up annual report on UN’s work

New York, Oct 8 (JEN) The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday discussed Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moonâ€™s report on the work of the Organization, which covers a range of issues ...

On World Habitat Day, UN calls for 'new urban agenda'

New York, Oct 7 (JEN) Urgent action is needed to refocus urban planning and to provide safe, affordable housing that is appropriate and adequate for our citizens' growing needs, senior Unite ...

DR Congo: Security Council reiterates priority of 'swift neutralization' of armed group

New York, Oct 4 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council on Friday reiterated that the â€œswift neutralizationâ€ of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) arme ...

Myanmar: UN officials cite citizenship issue, expansion of aid as key concerns

New York, Oct 4 (JEN) Back from a recent trip to Myanmar, senior United Nations humanitarian and development officials on Friday called for continued lifesaving aid to the displaced, assista ...