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US should lift measure suspending refugee resettlement, says UN chief Guterres

New York, Feb 2 (Just Earth News): Reacting to the recent suspension by the United States of its longstanding refugee programme, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday said resettlement is often “the only possible solution” for people fleeing conflict and persecution, and that the US policy, which bars entry of Syrians into the country, “should be removed sooner rather than later.” more

Population growth in Occupied Palestinian Territory to drive demand for housing, services – UN

New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News): The number of people living in Gaza is expected to more than double over the next 30 years, according to a report released this month by the United Nation ...

On International Day, UN urges world to stand united against corruption

New York, Dec 9 (Just Earth News): No country is immune, and every country bears a responsibility to end corruption, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday, warning that ...

Two-thirds of young people in more than 18 countries say they have been bullied – UNICEF poll

New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): About 97 per cent of young people believe that bullying is a pervasive problem in their communities, and two-thirds say they have been bullied, a new surv ...

On International Day, UN spotlights indigenous peoples' right to education

New York, Aug 9 (Just Earth News): To mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, senior United Nations officials are calling on Governments to improve access to education ...

Fastest population shift in history means ‘make or break’ for Asia-Pacific – UN agency

New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): If Asia-Pacific countries do not start planning for demographic changes, they will miss out on a unique opportunity to boost growth and investments f ...

Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders at UN to promise safe, quality education for every child

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly alongside 193 youth representatives from the Organization’s 193 Member States, Pakistani education advocate Malala Y ...

UNICEF and David Beckham unveil digital installation to help bring voices of youth to General Assembly

New York, Sept 25 (JEN) A unique installation that brings the voices of children and young people to the heart of the United Nations General Assembly was unveiled on Thursdayby top UN offici ...

UN projects world population to reach 8.5 billion by 2030

New York, Jul 30 (JEN): The world’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050 and exceed 11 billion in 2100, with India expected to surpass China as the mos ...

UN official urges action to reduce exclusion and discrimination disabled people

New York, Jun 10 (JEN): Empowering persons with disabilities and securing their rights will advance society as a whole, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson said on Tuesday a ...