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UNICEF hails new law on rights for indigenous children in Republic of Congo 31 December 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today hailed a new law granting children in the... Read more African governments can be catalysts for economic transformation - UN report 28 December 2010 - Governments in Africa can facilitate economic transformation and sustainable development through... Read more Assembly President hails new momentum for global anti-poverty goals 23 December 2010 - As the General Assembly wraps up the main part of its 65th session, its President today hailed... Read more BISHOPS WELCOME US RATIFICATION OF NUCLEAR TREATY WASHINGTON, D.C., DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The U.S. bishops are welcoming Wednesday's Senate ratification... See card PONTIFF SENDS CHRISTMAS NOTE TO GYPSY CHILDREN VATICAN CITY, DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI sent a letter of gratitude to a school for gypsy children, See card Ban welcomes US ratiﬁcation of nuclear arms reduction treaty signed with Russia 22 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today's vote by the United States Senate to support... Read more Solidarity with world's less fortunate more vital than ever, says Ban 20 December 2010 - Solidarity with those less fortunate is more important than ever, especially at a time when the... Read more Young people set the agenda at unprecedented Security Council meeting 21 December 2010 - From tackling terrorism and climate change to ending poverty and conﬂict, young people from... Read more Arab forum ends with call for action to protect children's rights - UN 21 December 2010 - A United Nations-backed conference concluded in Morocco today with the adoption of a... Read more Ban urges developing countries to pool resources to ﬁght poverty 19 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged developing countries to pool their knowledge ... Read more Harnessing of 'creative industry' sector can help spur economic growth - UN report 15 December 2010 - Demand for products from the “creative industry” sector - which includes items such as videos... Read more Looking back, Ban calls 2010 'a big year for the United Nations' 17 December 2010 - In his end-of-year “state of the world” news conference, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today... Read more UN ofﬁcials call for respect for rights of migrants and their crucial economic role 18 December 2010 - With mounting unemployment spurring discrimination and the politics of polarization on the rise... Read more United States' backing for indigenous rights treaty hailed at UN 17 December 2010 - The announcement by President Barack Obama that the United States supports the landmark... Read more At UN-backed meeting, Asia-Paciﬁc statisticians agree to boost regional capacity 17 December 2010 - Statistics experts from Asia and the Paciﬁc, meeting under the auspices of the United Nations... Read more Ban marks 50th anniversary of UN declaration that helped propel decolonization 14 December 2010 - Presiding over an organization that has surged from 99 members in 1960 to 192, Secretary... Read more Creation of quality jobs crucial to ﬁghting Latin American poverty, says UN ofﬁcial 15 December 2010 - The creation of quality jobs is a key element in an economic recovery that is turning out to be... Read more Donors pledge $358 million in contributions to UN humanitarian fund 14 December 2010 - Donors today pledged a total of $358 million in contributions to the United Nations-managed... Read more Latin American and Caribbean nations expected to see growth in 2010 - UN report 13 December 2010 - The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to grow by six per cent in 2010... Read more On 60th anniversary, UN refugee agency highlights new causes of displacement 14 December 2010 - The head of the United Nations refugee agency today urged the international community to come ... Read more Population issues, gender must ﬁgure high in sustainable development talks - UN 16 December 2010 - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure that gender... Read more UN agency outlines steps for Sierra Leone to attract foreign investors 14 December 2010 - A United Nations review of Sierra Leone's investment policy released today recommends ... Read more Unemployed African youth to beneﬁt from UN-backed ﬁnance programme 13 December 2010 - Some 200,000 low-income youth in sub-Saharan Africa will beneﬁt from a United Nations-backed ... Read more Heavy snows in Europe underline need to prepare for climate hazards - UN ofﬁcial 13 December 2010 - The heavy snowfall that recently immobilised cities in Europe is an indication that the world may ... Read more On eve of Year for People of African Descent, Ban calls for ﬁnal end to racism 10 December 2010 - As the United Nations system gears up to celebrate 2011 as the International Year for People... Read more Practices that discriminate against women must end, UN expert tells Zambia 10 December 2010 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today urged Zambia to translate its laws... Read more Development efforts must include steps to end violence against women - UN expert 6 December 2010 - Violence and discrimination against women and girls remains pervasive and is often overlooked... Read more New UN project aims to boost food security in four Central American nations 10 December 2010 - The United Nations today announced a new regional project that will enable food producers in... Read more Top UN refugee ofﬁcial calls for better protection for displaced people 8 December 2010 - The head of the United Nations refugee agency today called for improved measures to protect... Read more Climate change ﬁnancing will beneﬁt all, UN chief tells Cancún meeting 8 December 2010 - Committing funds to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in developing countries... Read more UN chief lends support to global Road Safety Decade 9 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took a further step in the campaign to improve road safety today... Read more Investing in agriculture key to reducing Near East's reliance on food imports - UN ofﬁcial 7 December 2010 - Countries in the Near East have become increasingly dependent on food imports as their rapid ... Read more Despite gains, bulk of world's poor live in rural areas, UN report ﬁnds 6 December 2010 - Despite the fact that over 350 million rural people have escaped poverty over the past ten years... Read more Ban lauds millions of volunteers helping to build better world 5 December 2010 - From working in their own communities on climate change adaptation and poverty reduction to ... Read more Over 3 million people sign UN-drafted petition urging action to end hunger 30 November 2010 - A United Nations-drafted petition with the signatures of over three million people calling ... Read more Freedom of information vital for promoting cultural diversity, says UN ofﬁcial 29 November 2010 - Freedom of information, and universal access to it, is crucial to promoting cultural and linguistic diversity... Read more Asian parliamentarians urge national funding for disaster risk reduction - UN 30 November 2010 - Parliamentarians from 10 Asian countries have urged governments in the region to allocate... Read more Empowering people with disabilities will help battle against poverty - UN ofﬁcials 3 December 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief have called on ... Read more In biggest appeal ever, UN seeks $7.4 billion for humanitarian efforts in 2011 30 November 2010 - The United Nations today appealed for more than $7.4 billion to provide humanitarian... Read more Poverty in Latin America returns to pre-crisis levels, UN report ﬁnds 30 November 2010 - The number of poor people in Latin America will fall this year to 180 million - the pre-crisis... Read more Rudd talks aid and poverty with Bono 28 November 2010 - Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd has met U2 frontman Bono in Sydney to talk about aid and... Read more UN partners with academia to explore how technology can help in disaster response 3 December 2010 - The United Nations and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative are launching a new research project... Read more Ahead of climate talks, UN-led report outlines greenhouse gas emissions gap 23 November 2010 - A new United Nations-led report says that nations can deliver almost 60 per cent of the emissions... Read more Ban appeals to students to help UN deliver what the world needs 22 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to young people to help the United Nations deliver... Read more UN ofﬁcial conﬁdent of progress at Cancún climate change conference 22 November 2010 - Looking ahead to the United Nations climate change conference beginning in Cancún next week... Read more International Affairs - Lasting Change Through Social Enterprise Launched by John Whitehead, the Social Enterprise Initiative at the Harvard Business School aims "to inspire, Read more UN calls on corporate sector to help eliminate violence against women 23 November 2010 - The corporate sector must engage more closely in the ﬁght against the global pandemic... Read more UN agency seeks to boost role of indigenous peoples in ﬁght against hunger 26 November 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking to boost cooperation... Read more UN report calls on African nations to prepare for massive urban population growth 23 November 2010 - A new United Nations report warns that Africa's urban population is set to triple in the next 40 years, Read more Asia-Paciﬁc States agree to set up regional broadband connectivity framework - UN 26 November 2010 - In an effort to harness the rapid developments in mobile telecommunications services to enhance... Read more UN report urges changes in support structures for poor countries 25 November 2010 - Current international support measures for the least developed countries (LDCs) have failed to... Read more Greater cooperation among developing nations vital to ﬁghting poverty - Ban 22 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged greater economic cooperation and exchange of ... Read more Marking annual observance, Ban calls for improving road safety worldwide 21 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for improving road safety around the world, saying... Read more Mexico City mayor to champion UN campaign to reduce disaster risk 21 November 2010 - The United Nations body that coordinates global disaster reduction efforts today named the mayor... Read more Rising food prices highlight need to boost investment in agriculture - UN ofﬁcial 23 November 2010 - The head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today stressed the need to... Read more UN ofﬁcial stresses role of information technology for development at Lima forum 22 November 2010 - Information and communications technology (ICT) has a vital role to play in advancing economic... Read more Security Council focuses on efforts to spare civilians from effects of war 22 November 2010 - The Security Council today once again called on parties to conﬂict to take steps to protect civilians... Read more UN agency urges countries to do more to safeguard animal genetic diversity 24 November 2010 - Despite efforts by an increasing number of countries to safeguard the resilience of the world's food... Read more Zidane and Ronaldo play for Haiti, Pakistan in annual UN charity football match 23 November 2010 - World champion footballers and United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane... Read more New initiative aims to forge closer links between UN and academia 18 November 2010 - Over 300 university presidents, faculty members and students gathered at United Nations... Read more Ban stresses tolerance among communities for global peace and harmony 16 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the importance of tolerance among people and ... Read more Private sector has critical role in tackling today's challenges, says Ban 19 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today praised the contribution of the private sector to the United... Read more Climate change set to cause migrant surge 18 November 2010 - LONDON, England (CNN) -- The devastating effects of climate change and conflicts fought over... Read more UN development chief talks climate change in Bangladesh 16 November 2010 - Bangladesh's positive steps towards achieving the anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium... Read more Hidden cities: new report shows how poverty and ill-health are linked in urban areas 17 NOVEMBER 2010 \| KOBE \| GENEVA -- A new report published today by WHO and the United Nations Human... Read more UN forum on improving urban health opens in Japan 15 November 2010 - With more than half of the world's population now living in urban areas, leaders from governments... Read more New UN report reveals link between poverty and poor health in urban areas 17 November 2010 - A new United Nations report shows for the ﬁrst time how poor health is linked to poverty in cities and... Read more Africa's youth can do great things for the continent, says Ban 16 November 2010 - Africa's young population can drive the continent's future development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon... Read more Actress Monique Coleman named ﬁrst UN 'Youth Champion' 16 November 2010 - United States actress Monique Coleman, best known for playing Taylor McKessie in the “High School... Read more Industrial development in Africa can help achieve better world for all, says Ban 20 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underlined the need to increase international cooperation... Read more Key UN rights body urges States to do more to ensure safe, affordable sanitation 19 November 2010 - Highlighting some of the massive sanitation problems that prevail across the globe, a key United... Read more Renowned Pakistani lawyer awarded UN prize for promoting human rights 16 November 2010 - One of Pakistan's leading human rights defenders, Asma Jahangir, was today named as this year's... Read more Pope Urges a Reevaluation of Agriculture VATICAN CITY, NOV. 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The time is now to launch a reevaluation of agriculture, and place the sector ... Read more Tourism can be 'major generator' of jobs after economic crisis - UN agency 19 November 2010 - While the international tourism industry was negatively affected by the global economic crisis, the... Read more With strong global support, Africa can reach development targets - Migiro 15 November 2010 - Africa, with its immense human and material wealth, can achieve the globally agreed development ... Read more UN picks Melbourne for new HQ 11 November 2010 - THE United Nations has chosen Melbourne to be the worldwide headquarters for its corporate social... Read more Chair of UN forum welcomes Canada's endorsement of indigenous rights treaty 12 November 2010 - Canada has endorsed the global treaty outlining the rights of the world's estimated 370 million... Read more Investing in development will boost economic recovery, Ban tells G20 leaders 12 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies ... Read more Pope Stresses Peace Based on Respect for Persons VATICAN CITY, NOV. 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining respect for human persons as an "indispensable"... Read more Emerging economies advancing rapidly in scientiﬁc research - UN 10 November 2010 - Emerging economies are rapidly closing the gap in global research and development between the... Read more Ban: G20 nations must not forget plight of world's poorest at Seoul summit 10 November 2010 - The world's richest nations must take into account the needs of the world's poorest and most vulnerable... Read more Progress on Security Council reform rests with UN membership - top ofﬁcial 11 November 2010 - The President of the General Assembly today kicked off an annual debate on reforming the Security... Read more UN labour agency urges job-creation policies in G20 economies 8 November 2010 - Members of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies should strengthen policies to create jobs and reverse... Read more UN officials welcome release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 13 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief welcomed the freeing on... Read more UN reports 'volatile' global employment recovery 10 November 2010 - Global employment rates are on an upward trend with different economic sectors showing uneven ... Read more Pope Encourages G-20 Summit to Resolve Crisis VATICAN CITY, NOV. 10, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is urging the Group of 20 world leaders to ﬁnd lasting, sustainable... Read more UN environment chief calls on G20 to build on previous pledges of green growth 9 November 2010 - As world leaders gather in the Republic of Korea for the latest meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) major... Read more Ban calls for harnessing power of business, ﬁnance to advance development goals 8 November 2010 - As the world continues to grapple with the global economic downturn, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon... Read more UN lauds Latin America's declaration on refugee protection 12 November 2010 - The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed a landmark declaration by 18 South American... Read more Focus on women and youth crucial for development in Arab region - Migiro 11 November 2010 - Ensuring jobs for young people and empowering women are vital to advance development in the Arab... Read more Church Calls for Care of Homeless in Asia BANGKOK, Thailand, NOV. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The need for greater care of the homeless was underlined in the ﬁnal ... Read more UNESCO and cosmetics giant L'Oréal honour ﬁve outstanding women scientists 9 November 2010 - The United Nations Educational, Scientiﬁc and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and cosmetics... Read more Inside the Global Governance of the United Nations General Assembly 1 November 2010 - What goes on behind closed doors inside the United Nations, the international organization which... Read more Visit movie website Ban lauds landmark pact on sharing beneﬁts of world's genetic wealth 1 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed a historic new United Nations treaty on sharing the... Read more UN Member States endorse plan to halt biodiversity loss and share genetic resources 2 November 2010 - Member States of the United Nations have adopted a new 10-year global strategy designed to halt the... Read more Carl Anderson: America's Moral Compass Is Intact NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, NOV. 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus and New... Read more Holy See to UN: Work Together to Promote Person's Dignity NEW YORK, NOV. 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Respect for human rights and the promotion of human dignity are key to eliminating... Read more Climate change ﬁnancing 'challenging but feasible' - Ban's advisory group 5 November 2010 - A high-level advisory group convened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on mobilizing ﬁnancing to help... Read more High-level meeting ends with pledges of $29 million to UN Peacebuilding Fund 5 November 2010 - The United Nations efforts to augment peace and stability in countries emerging from conﬂict has received... Read more Secretary-General urges G20 to focus on sustainable recovery 5 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has written to the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) countries, urging them... Read more Asia can build 'new era of sustainability' - Ban 5 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today applauded the work of a global education initiative for responsible... Read more Partnerships key to feeding the world's hungry - Ban 4 November 2010 - Food supply systems are failing the most vulnerable, and must be ﬁxed through united action, Secretary... Read more Landmark UN report reveals global gains in development even in poorer nations 4 November 2010 - The majority of developing countries have made dramatic but underestimated gains in health and education... Read more Leading rights defender named as UN expert to combat torture 4 November 2010 - Human rights defender Juan Méndez of Argentina has taken over as the new United Nations... Read more Review of UN rights council an opportunity to boost effectiveness, Assembly told 3 November 2010 - The upcoming ﬁve-year review of the United Nations Human Rights Council should help it make a... Read more Ban stresses rights, responsibilities in China address 3 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underlined China's responsibilities on global issues including... Read more Dozens of eco-friendly initiatives bestowed UN-backed award 3 November 2010 - A solar device turning waste heat into electricity in rural China and an Ugandan business manufacturing... Read more UN ofﬁcial outlines challenges facing cities amid rapid urbanization 3 November 2010 - The new head of the United Nations agency tasked with promoting sustainable cities today outlined... Read more Top UN ofﬁcials urge 'global movement of minds' to realise universal values 2 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior UN communications chief Kiyo Akasaka have urged academics... Read more Secretary-General set to wrap up four-nation Asian visit 2 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is currently in China, will complete his four-nation trip tomorrow to... Read more UN telecom body brings emergency broadband to ﬂooded Pakistan 2 November 2010 - One hundred new broadband satellite terminals have been installed in remote, ﬂood-ravaged... Read more UNESCO teams with media to upload peacemaking power of sport 2 November 2010 - The potential for sport in preventing violence, ﬁghting racism, empowering youth and boosting... Read more 'Significant' recovery seen in foreign investment in Latin America, the Caribbean - UN 29 October 2010 - New data released today by the United Nations shows that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin... Read more Models of climate action to be showcased daily by UN agency, ahead of Cancun parlay 1 November 2010 - A project to light up the Indian countryside with the power of the sun is one of 30 solutions to climate... Read more Racism plagues every society - UN expert 1 November 2010 - Racism and xenophobia still ravage contemporary society and no state is immune to their effects... Read more Shanghai Expo offers 'invaluable' ideas for tackling today's challenges - Ban 31 October 2010 - The 2010 World Expo may be coming to a close but the ideas it has provided over the past six... Read more My year as a Faiths Act Fellow 2 November 2010 - My name is Pritpal Kaur, and I am a Faiths Act Alumna. I was paired with Sean Rose, a Roman... Read more Peacebuilding: UN backs plans to bolster its work in post-conﬂict nations 29 October 2010 - Member States today reafﬁrmed the importance of United Nations activities aimed at helping countries... Read more Nations agree on historic UN pact on sharing beneﬁts of world's genetic resources 29 October 2010 - After nearly two decades of debate, governments from around the world today agreed to a new United... Read more
Top UN ofﬁcials urge 'global movement of minds' to realise universal values 2 November 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior UN communications chief Kiyo Akasaka have urged academics... Read more Save the Pacific Nov 1, 2010 - "The loss of biodiversity is killing us, it's killing the rest of life and we're going to kill ourselves. If we continue down... Read more CULTURAL DIALOGUE IN THE LIMELIGHT AT SHANGHAI EXPO 30 October 2010 - The Expo 2010 in Shanghai gave the center stage to cultural dialogue on Friday October 22nd by featuring... Read more UN report urges action to save Arctic biodiversity 27 October 2010 - Protecting the biodiversity of the Arctic, home to some of the most rapid environmental changes on... Read more WE ARE ONE FAMILY, SAYS BENEDICT XVI VATICAN CITY, OCT. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- We are all part of one human family, with equal rights to share in the fruits of... Read more Asia-Pacific most prone to natural disasters but lacks preparedness - UN report 26 October 2010 - Countries in Asia and the Pacific are more prone to natural disasters than those in other parts of the world... Read more More than 1.8 million people in West and Central Africa affected by floods - UN 26 October 2010 - Over 1.8 million people have been affected by floods in Central and West Africa, which have also killed nearly... Read more Conserving plant genetic diversity crucial for future food security - UN 26 October 2010 - The world's food security could be threatened by the failure to conserve the wild plant species that are... Read more Eighteen countries elected to serve on UN Economic and Social Council 25 October 2010 - The General Assembly today elected 18 members to the key United Nations forum tasked with discussing... Read more UN agency steps in to help Pakistani farmers after floods destroyed seed stocks 27 October 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is distributing wheat seeds that will benefit over... Read more In Hiroshima, General Assembly President pays tribute to atomic bomb victims 28 October 2010 - General Assembly President Joseph Deiss today laid a wreath in Hiroshima to honour the memory of... Read more Tsunami death toll likely to pass 500 29 Oct 2010 - The death toll from the tsunami off west Sumatra is expected to climb to more than 500, while Indonesians in... Read more UN helps Indonesian authorities assess needs after tsunami and volcano 27 October 2010 - The United Nations and its partners are helping the Government of Indonesia to assess the needs of people... Read more Western Sahara: UN envoy concludes North Africa tour 26 October 2010 - Christopher Ross, the United Nations envoy for Western Sahara, has wrapped up his fourth visit to the ... Read more Agriculture must become 'climate-smart,' says UN agency 28 October 2010 - A new United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report calls for agriculture in developing... Read more UN urges management of inland fisheries for food, income stability 22 October 2010 - The need to conserve and properly manage inland fisheries is often neglected despite the crucial role they... Read more Forecast: global warming may bring giant drought Oct. 19, 2010 - Thanks to global warming, the United States and many other populous countries face a growing threat of long... Read more 2,000 CITIES UNITE IN PRAYER FOR HOLY LAND PEACE JERUSALEM, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The faithful worldwide are invited to join the 2,000 cities already planning to... Read more PRELATE NOTES RELIGION'S ROLE IN MIGRATION PROBLEM ROME, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The religious dimension has much to offer in dealing with the uncertainty and conflict... Read more Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers battle to reach survivors 27 October 2010 - Indonesian rescue teams are battling to reach hundreds of people believed to be missing a day... Read more Indonesia volcano eruption death toll hits 25 27 October 2010 - The death toll following the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano has risen to 25, officials say... Read more Secretary-General cautions against new 'politics of polarization' in Europe 19 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today warned Europe against a new “politics of polarization,” ... Read more General Assembly President underlines crucial role of global governance 22 October 2010 - General Assembly President Joseph Deiss today highlighted the key role of the United Nations in... Read more On 65th anniversary, UN resolves 'to do more' for peace, development 22 October 2010 - Marking its 65th anniversary, the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to promote peace... Read more Moon's water is useful resource, says Nasa Oct. 22, 2010 - There are oases of water-rich soil that could sustain astronauts on the Moon, according to Nasa. Read more Dead Sea Scrolls to be made available online 19 Oct 2010 - Jerusalem (CNN) -- In an ambitious application of 21st century technology brought to bear on a first century... Read more UN expert urges aligning development with aspirations of indigenous people 18 October 2010 - Indigenous people are entitled to their own institutions and self-governing structures to enable them to... Read more HOLY SEE CALLS FOR CULTURE OF PEACE NEW YORK, OCT. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See is urging the United Nations and all countries to work toward building... Read more Women integral for peace, Ban stresses 21 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated his pledge to empower women, underlining the crucial... Read more UN study highlights the immense economic and social value of ecosystems 20 October 2010 - Businesses and policy-makers need to recognize the tremendous economic value of ecosystems... Read more UN summit aims to shape global strategy to save world's biodiversity 18 October 2010 - Delegates from across the world have gathered in the Japanese city of Nagoya today for a United Nations ... Read more Most of world's 200 million migrants denied basic right to housing - UN expert 22 October 2010 - With most of the world's estimated 200 million migrants facing discrimination in housing, a United Nations... Read more UN Goodwill Ambassador Nicolas Cage urges action against organized crime 21 October 2010 - Nicolas Cage, renowned actor, filmmaker and Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations... Read more UN chief spotlights role of job creation in fighting poverty 17 October 2010 - Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today ... Read more UN summit aims to shape global strategy to save world's biodiversity 18 October 2010 - Delegates from across the world have gathered in the Japanese city of Nagoya today for a United Nations ... Read more UN study highlights the immense economic and social value of ecosystems 20 October 2010 - Businesses and policy-makers need to recognize the tremendous economic value of ecosystems... Read more UN summit aims to shape global strategy to save world's biodiversity 18 October 2010 - Delegates from across the world have gathered in the Japanese city of Nagoya today for a United Nations ... Read more MELBOURNE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF DIVERSITY 19 Oct 2010 - From 10-12 October, political leaders, civil society activists, private sector and media representatives came together... Read more Massive challenges highlight key role of global governance, says Ban 16 October 2010 - The world is facing challenges transcending borders like no other time in history, Secretary-General... Read more TURNING INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE INTO ACTION ROME, OCT. 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As the synod fathers gathered at the Vatican to begin the second day of the Special Assembly ... Read more Societies evolve a bit like creatures, study finds Oct. 13, 2010 - Societies evolve somewhat similarly to the way living creatures do, in that increases in complexity tend... Read more UN-tasked eminent persons stress commitment to poor States' development 13 October 2010 - A member of the Group of Eminent Persons appointed by Secretary-General Ban K-moon to look into ... Read more Rich countries must live up to pledge to help developing world on climate change - UN 13 October 2010 - United Nations officials have called on industrialized countries to live up to their multi-billion dollar pledges... Read more Get them some sleep, scientists say of young delinquents Oct. 12, 2010 - Juvenile delinquency among high school students may be partly linked to lack of sleep, researchers have... Read more UN ideals can benefit from synergy of Afro-Arab cooperation, says Ban 11 October 2010 - Cooperation between African and Arab States can boost United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve... Read more Only global cooperation can thwart security threats, both old and new, Ban warns 5 October 2010 - Only full international cooperation can counter global security threats, from long-standing issues like terrorism... Read more POPE URGES CHURCH-STATE COLLABORATION VATICAN CITY, OCT. 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- There should be "loyal and respectful collaboration" between the Church and state... Read more Fighting global hunger tops agenda at high-level UN talks in Rome 11 October 2010 - Meeting against the backdrop of recent increases in food prices, delegates have gathered in Rome today for ... Read more Pakistan floods, West Africa food crisis top recipients from UN fund 5 October 2010 - Humanitarian agencies responding to emergencies in Pakistan, Niger and Chad received the most allocations... Read more UN-backed report stresses economic diversification for Africa's growth 11 October 2010 - Diversifying African economies is key to reducing the continent's dependence on the sale of raw... Read more Hungary: Toxic spill factory chief executive arrested 29 September 2010 - Three small island States today said the forthcoming climate change conference in Cancun, Mexico... Read more Caribbean region joins UN campaign to end violence against women 11 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today encouraged everyone in the Caribbean to get involved in the quest to... Read more Hundreds dead, thousands at risk from Nigerian lead pollution, UN team reports 5 October 2010 - The deadly lead pollution crisis in the northern Nigerian state of Zamfara due to backyard gold digging... Read more Obama signs Nasa up to new future 11 Oct 2010, The US space agency (Nasa) has been given a new direction, one that will seek to put astronauts in orbit using... Read more FAMILIES TEACH MEANING OF LIFE, SAYS PONTIFF PALERMO, Italy, OCT. 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The family is fundamental because it is the first place where people learn... Read more Culture of non-violence starts with communities and individuals, Ban says 1 October 2010 - The work of creating and sustaining a culture of peace and non-violence begins in the hearts of... Read more DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican... Read more Assembly President calls on Member States to be 'brave enough' to move forward 29 September 2010 - The General Assembly wrapped up its opening annual session today with a fervent appeal from its... Read more Libya proposes turning General Assembly into world parliament 29 September 2010 - Libya has proposed strengthening the General Assembly to function as the world's premier legislative body... Read more DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican... Read more Countries welcome new Assembly President's focus on global governance 21 September 2010 - Several countries have expressed support for the initiative of the General Assembly President to make... Read more Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for... Read more Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet... Read more Culture of non-violence starts with communities and individuals, Ban says 1 October 2010 - The work of creating and sustaining a culture of peace and non-violence begins in the hearts of committed... Read more DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican... Read more Assembly President calls on Member States to be 'brave enough' to move forward 29 September 2010 - The General Assembly wrapped up its opening annual session today with a fervent appeal from its... Read more Libya proposes turning General Assembly into world parliament 29 September 2010 - Libya has proposed strengthening the General Assembly to function as the world's premier legislative body... Read more DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican... Read more Countries welcome new Assembly President's focus on global governance 21 September 2010 - Several countries have expressed support for the initiative of the General Assembly President to make... Read more Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for... Read more Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet... Read more Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for... Read more Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet... Read more Culture of non-violence starts with communities and individuals, Ban says 1 October 2010 - The work of creating and sustaining a culture of peace and non-violence begins in the hearts of committed... Read more DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican... Read more Assembly President calls on Member States to be 'brave enough' to move forward 29 September 2010 - The General Assembly wrapped up its opening annual session today with a fervent appeal from its... Read more Libya proposes turning General Assembly into world parliament 29 September 2010 - Libya has proposed strengthening the General Assembly to function as the world's premier legislative body... Read more DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican... Read more Countries welcome new Assembly President's focus on global governance 21 September 2010 - Several countries have expressed support for the initiative of the General Assembly President to make... Read more Mexico urges protection of migrants in statement to General Assembly 28 September 2010 - Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for... Read more Candidate “habitable” planet described as most promising yet Sept. 29, 2010 - Astronomers have identified what they describe as the most promising candidate yet for a habitable planet... Read more Australia warns UN will become a 'hollow shell' unless it reforms 25 September 2010 - The United Nations will become “a hollow shell” with nations choosing to go around it to deal with the most... Read more Pacific Ocean islands use General Assembly to appeal for assistance on climate change 25 September 2010 - Three Pacific Ocean countries today appealed to United Nations Member States to act fast to combat climate... Read more President Bill Clinton Opens Sixth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative 21 September 2010 - New York, N.Y. - President Bill Clinton opened the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative... Read more World leaders gather at UN for high-level debate on global issues 23 September 2010 - World leaders are gathering today at United Nations Headquarters to discuss crucial global issues at the... Read more Face to Faith US launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 22, 2010 Today Face to Faith, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation US's global schools program, became part of... Read more UN summit confident of achieving MDGs on time if world delivers 22 September 2010 - While expressing deep concern that progress has fallen far short of what is needed, a United Nations... Read more New UN entity to be 'strong champion' of gender equality, says its new chief 22 September 2010 - The first head of the new United Nations super-agency on female empowerment today voiced hope that the... Read more UN chief kicks off drive to save more than 16 million women and children worldwide 22 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today began a massive drive to save the lives of over 16 million women and... Read more Leaders at UN event pledge to scale up efforts to end malaria deaths by 2015 22 September 2010 - African leaders and global health experts rallied at the United Nations today to boost access to life-saving... Read more On World Maritime Day, UN official urges tribute to seafarers 23 September 2010 - The head of the United Nations agency mandated to ensure the safety of the shipping industry today urged... Read more Samoa PM addresses UN on MDG 22 September 2010 - Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has addressed a plenary session of the United Nations... Read more Tuvalu puts onus on developed countries for MDG progress 23 September 2010 - A Tuvalu diplomat says developed countries must recognise their role in helping the developing world reach the... Read more
Ban urges world leaders to invest in global project to overcome poverty 20 September 2010 - As scores of heads of State and government attend today's opening of a three-day summit at United Nations... Read more Assembly President calls for broad-based partnership to attain MDGs 20 September 2010 - The General Assembly President today urged countries, donors, civil society and the private sector to cooperate... Read more 'No time to relax' in the fight against hunger, top UN official warns 20 September 2010 - Calling hunger “the most severe face of poverty,” the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)... Read more UN peace messenger Stevie Wonder calls for copyright steps for the blind 20 September 2010 - The soul music star and United Nations Messenger for Peace Stevie Wonder today urged the international community... Read more Ban urges high-level panel to meet global sustainability challenge 19 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued a challenge to the newly-created High-Level Panel on Global... Read more Rudd back on the world stage 20 September, 2010; NEW YORK: It is the week which New York commuters curse: the arrival of presidents, prime ministers... Read more Melbourne to Host inaugural Global Dialogue Forum, 10-12 October Posted 17 September, 2010; Hosted by the Global Dialogue Foundation under the auspices of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations... Read more Watch video Anti-poverty goals are ambitious but doable, Ban stresses ahead of MDG summit 13 September 2010 - The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are formidable and ambitious but still achievable, Secretary-General Ban... Read more On International Peace Day, Ban turns spotlight on world's young people 17 September 2010 - In a time-honoured ritual at United Nations Headquarters in New York today Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rang a... Read more Ban lauds courage of Afghan people for taking part in parliamentary polls 18 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the courage and determination of the men and women of... Read more Former Chilean president to head new high-profile UN women's agency 14 September 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today named former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to head United... Read more UN seeks aid beyond governments to further anti-poverty goals 15 September 2010 - As the United Nations seeks to ramp up progress at a world summit next week to achieve the Millennium... Read more Ban stresses need for tolerance and civility amid increasing polarization 13 September 2010 - At a time of threats to burn the Koran and violent responses to that from some Muslims, the United Nations... Read more Development, environment and UN reform the focus of new Assembly session 14 September 2010 - The new President of the General Assembly, Joseph Deiss, today outlined the body's priorities during its 65th... Read more West African States back UN resolution promoting role of women in peace and security 17 September 2010 - West African countries today moved towards ensuring the equal participation and full involvement in all peace... Read more Tony Blair awarded Liberty Medal for “steadfast commitment to conflict resolution" September 13, 2010; Tony Blair has tonight received the 2010 Liberty Medal for his commitment to international conflict resolution.... Read more With $100 million Soros gift, Human Rights Watch looks to expand global reach September 12, 2010; NEW YORK - The $100 million gift to Human Rights Watch from billionaire George Soros announced last week will... Read more UN survey finds large companies upbeat about investment prospects 7 September 2010 - Multinational corporations are increasingly optimistic about future investment and are looking beyond the global... Read more General Assembly stresses global cooperation and dialogue to combat terrorism 9 September 2010 - United Nations Member States must work together to combat international terrorism, one of the most serious threats to... Read more Ban spotlights 'indispensable' role of women in shoring up peace 9 September 2010 - Women are “indispensable partners” in all aspects of making and consolidating peace, ranging from reconciliation to... Read more Innovative urban housing programmes receive UN awards 8 September 2010 - The United Nations agency tasked with promoting environmentally and socially sustainable cities and towns has... Read more Australia and New Zealand top World Giving Index' 8 September 2010 - The happier people are, the more likely they are to give time or money to charity, the largest ever study into global... Read more Literacy has empowering effect on women, UN officials say 8 September 2010 - Top United Nations officials called today for more funding and advocacy to improve literacy rates among the world's... Read more Global Warming's Silver Lining? Northern Countries Will Thrive and Grow, Researcher Predicts 5 September 2010 - As worldwide population increases by 40 percent over the next 40 years, sparsely populated Canada, Scandinavia... Read more Focus on world's disadvantaged children can save millions of lives - UNICEF 7 September 2010 - Investing first in the world's most disadvantaged children and communities can save millions of lives and help spur... Read more UN-civil society forum issues call to action to improve health of millions worldwide 1 September 2010 - Civil society representatives from more than 70 countries wrapped up a United Nations forum today with an urgent... Read more UN conference for civil society hears calls for greater support for marginalized groups 31 August 2010 - Marginalized groups such as indigenous communities deserve special attention from policy-makers if the world is to... Read more Today's global challenges require nations coming together as partners - Ban 1 September 2010 - No one nation, however large or powerful, can solve all problems on its own, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said... Read more UN official says resources, policies and leadership key to achieving anti-poverty goals 1 September 2010 - Countries can make headway on slashing hunger, poverty and a host of other socio-economic ills over the next five... Read more Aid and fairer trade crucial to boost Africa's poverty reduction efforts - Ban 4 September 2010 - Africans need both foreign aid and fairer trading terms with other regions to achieve the poverty reduction and social... Read more Celebrities join push for action on UN-backed development targets 1 September 2010 - Athletes, singers, actors and other celebrities are lending their voices to push for accelerated progress to achieve the... Read more UN study emphasises economic growth as a poverty reduction strategy 3 September 2010 - Current poverty reduction approaches that separate poverty from the broader process of economic growth and... Read more Joint UN-NGO conference in Australia to focus on global health 29 August 2010 - The joint conference of the United Nations department of public information and non-governmental organizations... Read more Christian faith plus Chinese productivity 26 Aug 2010 - At first glance, it looks as though it could be any other factory driving the rapid development of the Chinese economy. Read more Drought tolerant maize to hugely benefit Africa: study 25 Aug 2010 - ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Distributing new varieties of drought tolerant maize to African farmers could save more than $1.5 b... Read more Top UN official issues call for stepped-up investment in young people 26 August 2010 - With half of all of the world's nearly 2 billion young people living on less than $2 a day, now is the time to invest in... Read more UN and AU sign pact on improving humanitarian response in Africa 26 August 2010 - The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have signed an agreement that outlines key areas of collaboration... Read more Icelandic designer takes top prize in UN anti-poverty ad contest 25 August 2010 - A graphic designer from Iceland is the winner of a United Nations advertising contest to boost awareness in Europe... Read more PONTIFF SAYS MOTHER TERESA "INVALUABLE" FOR WORLD VATICAN CITY, AUG. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an "invaluable gift" for the world during her lifetime, and she.. Read more Visit web - Memorial house of Mother Teresa HOW INDIA REMEMBERS MOTHER TERESA NEW DELHI, India, JULY 29, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Almost 100 years ago, on Aug. 26, 1910, a baby girl named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu ... Read more Visit web - Memorial house of Mother Teresa Top UN official urges young people to use their voices to promote understanding 18 August 2010 - The second annual Global Model United Nations conference, bringing together hundreds of students from more... Read more Internal markets could propel economic recovery in Asia-Pacific region, UN says 19 August 2010 - To sustain its economic recovery, the Asia-Pacific region needs to create new internal markets by addressing... Read more UN urges renewed support for relief workers on World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked World Humanitarian Day today by leading a chorus of United Nations... Read more UN official calls on young Olympians to help improve their home communities 18 August 2010 - The thousands of athletes competing in the first-ever Youth Olympic Games, currently under way in Singapore... Read more YOUTH PRESENT MAGNA CARTA OF VALUES AT UN NEW YORK, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A group of youth representing 20 countries presented a Magna Carta of Values at the United... Read more SECOND GLOBAL MODEL UN IN KUALA LUMPUR - 14-18 AUGUST 2010 Posted 14 Aug 2010 - Hundreds of Students from across the World simulate a UN Summit on the Alliance of Civilizations Read more Peking University joins our Faith and Globalizations Initiative 29 Jul 2010 - On Thursday 29th July Peking University has become the first Chinese University and the seventh in the world to partner... Read more Launching International Year of Youth, UN urges dialogue, respect across generations 12 August 2010 - The International Year of Youthkicked off today with calls from United Nations officials to harness the talents... Read more Ban urges young people to use their voices to build tolerance, understanding 14 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged participants at a United Nations student forum to use their voices for... Read more UN agencies look to world's youth to find solutions to global problems 12 August 2010 - United Nations agencies, peacekeeping missions and officials around the world marked the start today of the... Read more Ban announces high-level panel to tackle global sustainability issues 9 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today unveiled a new panel on global sustainability that is tasked with finding ways to... Read more WHO launches Global Network of Age-friendly Cities 29 JUNE 2010 \| GENEVA -- Today, WHO launches the Global Network of Age-friendly Cities as part of a broader response to the rapid... Read more UN urges greater protection of the world's indigenous communities 9 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the world to step up efforts to improve living conditions of the planet's... Read more New UN online tool detects global fire hotspots in real time 11 August 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today unveiled a new online portal to help countries... Read more Scientists find new superbug spreading from India 11 Aug 2010 Researchers said on Wednesday they had found a new gene called New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1, in.... Read more UN anti-hunger petition has 250,000 signatures and counting 3 August 2010 - A United Nations-drafted petition that aims to encourage governments to make the elimination of hunger their top... Read more General Assembly declares access to clean water and sanitation is a human right 28 July 2010 - Safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other... Read more UN agency chief pledges support for Africa's efforts to boost food security 27 July 2010 - The United Nations is committed to helping African nations combat hunger and malnutrition as well as enabling the... Read more UN agency pledges to double food purchased in Millennium Villages 26 July 2010 - A top United Nations official has promised to double the amount of food purchased from women farmers living in a... Read more College Launches Catholic Medieval Guilds MERRIMACK, New Hampshire, JULY 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is launching several... Read more UN prize honours six projects for promoting literacy and women's empowerment 28 July 2010 - An organization that works to enhance literacy among immigrant families in Germany and an innovative programme... Read more Defeating malaria vital to achieving global development targets - Migiro 27 July 2010 - The fight against malaria is integral to boosting women's and children's health and achieving the other Millennium... Read more Nutrient-rich algae can boost Chadian women's incomes and tackle malnutrition - UN 29 July 2010 - A local variety of the nutrient-rich, blue-green algae known as spirulina could boost incomes for women in Chad who... Read more UN agency launches initiative to ship donated books to Haitian children 26 July 2010 - The United Nations agency tasked with promoting education has launched an initiative to send donated books to... Read more UN-backed conservation project helps save Tanzanian forest 27 July 2010 - Thousands of hectares of fragile mountainous forest in north- eastern Tanzania have been preserved through a... Read more Experts Opine on Building Homes in Outer Space VALENCIA, Spain, JULY 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A recent conference on space architecture brought together astronomers, architects... Read more Gillard to ask the people on climate change 23 July 2010 - A re-elected Labor government would ask a new "citizens' assembly" for climate change advice, under a key part of the... Read more UN teams up with Olympic governing body to promote healthy lifestyles 21 July 2010 - The United Nations and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are teaming up to promote physical activity and... Read more Unity in Diversity-10.10.10, Bridging Cultures-Building Peace Posted 19 July 2010 - An inaugural Forum of the Global Dialogue Foundation, entitled 'Unity in Diversity-10.10.10': Bridging... Read more 230 Latin America Projects Seek Vatican Aid VATICAN CITY, JULY 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A papal foundation that aids the development of the poorest populations in Latin America... Read more Business leaders worried about biodiversity loss, UN-backed report finds 13 July 2010 - One in four corporate titans worldwide view biodiversity loss as a threat to their business growth, according to a new... Read more UN honours former anti-apartheid leader on first-ever Nelson Mandela Day 16 July 2010 - The United Nations is marking Nelson Mandela International Day for the first time this year in honour of the former... Read more Today's global crises highlight need to promote human security - Ban 15 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has emphasized the need to promote the concept of human security, noting that the... Read more Enhancing urban resilience against disasters can spur development - UN official 12 July 2010 - Dozens of cities have signed on to a United Nations initiative to boost their resilience against natural hazards, which... Read more Ban heads to Madrid for meeting on global anti-poverty targets 12 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel to the Spanish capital, Madrid, on Friday to attend the first meeting of the... Read more Role of UN advocacy group vital to achieving anti-poverty targets, Ban says 16 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the vital role played by the group of current and former political... Read more UN and Oxford University unveil new index to measure poverty 14 July 2010 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Oxford University today launched a new index to measure... Read more Ban warns of costs of inaction on climate change 13 July 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today warned of the risks posed by inaction on climate change, as the high-level group... Read more Senior UN, private sector officials define vision for globally connected society 12 July 2010 - Meeting at a United Nations forum, leaders from the private sector, civil society and the creative world have underscored... Read more Worldʼs ﬁrst solar-powered plane lands safely 8 July, 2010 - Solar Impulse has become the worldʼs ﬁrst solar-powered plane to make it through the night, landing safely at 9am. Read more Watch video Queen Elizabeth II hails UN's leadership in ever-changing world 6 July 2010 - Addressing the United Nations for the first time in more than 50 years, Queen Elizabeth II today lauded the world body for... Read more Watch video UN agency opens up access to largest database of hunger statistics 9 July 2010 - The world's largest and most comprehensive database on food, agriculture and hunger is now open to the public, free... Read more New UN handbook seeks to ensure quality education for children in conflict 7 July 2010 - The United Nations and its partners today released an important tool to help the 25 million children who are living in... Read more Global recession should spur transformation of African economies - UN official 9 July 2010 - The global recession should spur African nations to shift towards greater industrial capacities, improved infrastructure... Read more Several countries opt to carry out UN- designed jobs initiative 7 July 2010 - Several countries have volunteered to implement the Global Jobs Pact designed by the United Nations labour agency... Read more Asia-Pacific nations agree to promote low- carbon economic growth - UN 9 July 2010 - Government officials and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific have concluded a United Nations-organized meeting... Read more UN names actor Edward Norton as celebrity advocate for preserving biodiversity 8 July 2010 - Acclaimed actor and conservation activist Edward Norton took on his latest role today, as Secretary-General Ban... Read more In historic move, UN creates single entity to promote women's empowerment 2 July 2010 - In a bid to accelerate the empowerment of women, the General Assembly today voted unanimously to create a dynamic ... Read more Empowerment of women and girls tops agenda at UN Economic and Social Council 28 June 2010 - The annual high-level segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) opened today with... Read more High-level UN forum stresses role of women in advancing global development 2 July 2010 - The annual high-level meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) concluded today with... Read more UN labour chief extols G20 for prioritizing job creation 28 June 2010 - The head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) today praisedthe leaders of the Group of 20... Read more UN launches new scheme to make cities friendlier to elderly people 29 June 2010 - Elderly people have an ally in the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), which today launched a new ... Read more UN invites 'Citizen Ambassadors' to film anti-poverty goals in action 23 June 2010 - The United Nations launched today a video contest inviting people from around the world, particularly youth, to tell... Read more Invest more in the developing world, UN urges gathering of global business leaders 24 June 2010 - As major economies continue to cope with the global financial crisis, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged... Read more Boost agroecological farming to feed world and save climate, UN expert says 22 June 2010 - Agroecological farming, which improves food production and farmers' incomes while at the same time protecting the ... Read more Ban urges corporations to enhance partnership with UN for social development 23 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tonight urged corporate executives to strengthen their engagement with the United... Read more UN report card on anti-poverty goals shows mixed picture of progress and obstacles 23 June 2010 - The world continues to make advances towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), despite the global economic... Read more Small-scale farmers can benefit by working with agriculture investors - UN report 22 June 2010 - Investments in agriculture in developing countries can be structured in a way that they become an alternative to large... Read more Ban unveils 'collection of superheroes' to help eradicate poverty 23 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonannounced today that he is establishing an advocacy group of eminent persons to try... Read more Women's empowerment set to top agenda at UN Economic and Social Council meeting 25 June 2010 - Gender equality and the empowerment of women will be the main focus of attention when government ministers from... Read more Secular State Should Be Free, Vatican Tells Cuba HAVANA, Cuba, JUNE 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A state can be secular -- Christ himself said as much -- but this should not violate religious... Read more UN identifies strategies to accelerate development and poverty reduction 17 June 2010 - Development models that focus attention on the poor while expanding job opportunities, increased government... Read more
Economic recovery efforts must focus on job creation, UN agency stresses 18 June 2010 - The United Nations labour agency today stressed that job creation must be the priority of policies geared towards... Read more CEOs sleep rough to raise $2 million 18 June 2010 - Almost 700 business leaders slept outside in capital cities across the country last night to raise money and awareness... Read more Ban calls for greater awareness of the value of oceans to humanity 8 June 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged governments and citizens across the global to acknowledge the... Read more Partnership with European Union vital to tackling global challenges - UN official 10 June 2010 - No single entity address all global obstacles, ranging from climate change to hunger, a senior United Nations official... Read more Thousands walk in cities across the globe to help UN fight hunger 7 June 2010 - Some 150,000 people took to the streets in 70 countries yesterday to raise awareness and support for the efforts of the... Read more Women hold UN events to chart progress on female participation in peacebuilding 11 June 2010 - Women in countries affected by past or ongoing conflict today concluded a week of events organized by the United... Read more OSCE: Istanbul forum is step towards Asia- Europe dialogue 7 June - Kazakhstan views the Turkey Forum as an important step towards the development of dialogue between nations of Asia and... Read more Address of the President at the Third Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia 8 June 2010 - Distinguished participants. It is my special pleasure to greet this prestigious forum which promotes peace, security and... Read more Tony Blair welcomes the University of Western Australia to the Faith and Globalisation initiative 7 June - The University of Western Australia has become the ﬁrst Australian University and the ﬁfth in the world to partner with the Tony... Read more Watch video UNESCO honours young scientists for biodiversity conservation 4 June 2010 - Budding scientists from around the world whose interests range from environmental conservation in Argentina to... Read more Restoring damaged ecosystems can generate wealth and employment - UN report 3 June 2010 - Repairing forests, lakes and other types of nature reserves that have been damaged or depleted can generate wealth... Read more RIGHTS AND DUTIES GO TOGETHER, SAYS PONTIFF VATICAN CITY, MAY 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is affirming that in the question of migration, the understanding of rights must... Read more Agriculture, energy sectors to shape sustainability of future development - UN 2 June 2010 - How the world contends with the agriculture and energy sectors will serve as a bellwether for development in the 21st... Read more UN expert group proposed to close gap on anti-poverty targets 27 May '10, At the Open Space of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Global Dialogue Foundation's C.E.O... Read more UN begins campaign to distribute mosquito nets in Central African Republic 28 May 2010 - In an effort to protect children and pregnant women in the Central African Republic (CAR) from malaria, the United... Read more Showing regard for others key to tackling today's great challenges - Ban 28 May 2010 - On a day when millions worldwide are marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, Secretary-General... Read more GDF forms partnership with the UN Alliance of Civilizations 31 May 2010 - In conjunction with Deloitte, British Council and Vivendi, Global Dialogue Foundation partnered with the Alliance... Read more GDFvoice at UN Alliance of Civilizations RIO FORUM, 27 May 2010 27 May '10, At the Open Space of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Global Dialogue Foundation's C.E.O... Read more Intercultural dialogue crucial for world peace, Ban tells Security Council 26 May 2010 - The Security Council today highlighted the vital role of intercultural dialogue in securing global peace, with Secretary... Read more UN Alliance of Civilizations Rio Forum, 27-29 May 2010 On 27-29 May 2010, a powerful network of over 2,000 political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, youth, journalists, foundations, Read more Ban focuses on the fight against poverty at start of visit to Brazil 27 May 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Rio de Janeiro for an official visit to Brazil during which he will see first... Read more Vital broadband expansion key to development and peace, UN conference told 24 May 2010 - The United Nations telecommunications agency opened its quadrennial development conference today, stressing that a... Read more UN unveils campaign to make cities more resistant to disasters 27 May 2010 - With the recent wave of natural hazards - from the devastating January earthquake in Haiti to volcanic eruptions in... Read more POPE EXPLAINS IMPORTANCE OF COMMON GOOD VATICAN CITY, MAY 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The common good is what gives meaning to progress, protecting development from possible... Read more Football World Cup in South Africa underlines 'African renaissance' - UN envoy 26 May 2010 - This year's football World Cup, which kicks off in South Africa in two weeks, presents the country and the rest of the... Read more GDF Unity in Diversity-10.10.10, Melbourne Summit, 10-12 Oct. 2010 In collaboration with the UN Alliance of Civilizations, Global Dialogue Foundation will be hosting the inaugural Pacific dialogue summit... Read more Biodiversity loss brings ecological systems closer to a tipping point, Ban says 22 May 2010 - Despite repeated global commitments to protect the planet's species and habitats, the variety of life continues to decline... Read more Asia-Pacific nations call for 'green' economic growth strategies at UN forum 19 May 2010 - More than 60 nations in Asia and the Pacific have underscored the urgent need for 'green' strategies to spur economic... Read more Secretary-General urges expanded understanding of human security 20 May 2010 - The protection and empowerment of people worldwide must form the basis of government actions, Secretary-General... Read more Boosting agricultural biodiversity could pay dividends for rural poor - UN 20 May 2010 - Enhanced investment in protecting fragile agricultural biodiversity is vital to sustaining the livelihoods of the rural poor... Read more Smallpox eradication a great lesson for global action against disease - UN 17 May 2010 - Global health challenges facing the world can only be overcome through collective efforts similar to the international... Read more UN agency honours Brazilian President for efforts against hunger 10 May 2010 - The United Nations food aid agency today honoured President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil for his leadership... Read more Governments must act swiftly to salvage biodiversity, UN report finds 10 May 2010 - A new biodiversity report released today by two United Nations environmental bodies concluded that unless radical... Read more Today's young people can help create a better tomorrow, Ban tells UN student forum 13 May 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to thousands of young people gathered at a student conference at... Read more New UN photo contest focuses on fighting poverty, spurring development 14 May 2010 - The United Nations today co-launched its second annual photo contest spotlighting efforts to achieve the Millennium... Read more World lags far behind on sustainable development goals, Ban warns 14 May 2010 - The United Nations commission entrusted with harmonizing economic development with environmental conservation... Read more UN calls on Europeans to unleash their creativity against poverty 6 May 2010 - The United Nations is hoping to tap into the creativity of Europeans to boost awareness in the region of the... Read more UN session on sustainable development begins 3 May 2010 - The latest session of the United Nations commission on sustainable use of the world's resources got under way in... Read more ARCHBISHOP: MIGRANTS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE MALAGA, Spain, APRIL 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Although many may feel threatened by an influx of migrants to their homeland, these... Read more UNDP chief embarks on African tour to promote development goals 1 May 2010 - The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) begins a four-country visit to Africa today to... Read more Anti-poverty targets the focus of discussions as Treki continues visit to China 30 April 2010 - The ambitious set of social and economic targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) topped... Read more Says Governing Principles Can Be Found in Natural Law VATICAN CITY, APRIL 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says it is clear the market cannot regulate itself, but the principles that... Read more UN and sports federations team up to score for development 30 April 2010 - Sports organizations can boost their efforts to alleviate poverty and promote global peace and show they care about... Read more Senior UN officials take part as African economic forum opens 5 May 2010 - Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro is in Tanzania to take part in the latest World Economic Forum on Africa... Read more CONCLUSIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ACADEMY PLENARY VATICAN CITY, MAY 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here are the conclusions of the five-day plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy of... Read more Burkina Faso: UN-backed project boosts education, health care for women farmers 6 May 2010 - A United Nations-backed pilot programme that supplies electric generators to rural women farmers in Burkina Faso... Read more Zimbabweans find laughter to cope 4 May 2010 - Two women are planning to set up laughter clubs in Zimbabwe, one of the world's most challenging economies... Read more World Conference on Dialogue among Religions and Civilizations - Ohrid 2010 Second World Conference on Inter-Religious and Inter-Civilization Dialogue : “Religion and Culture - Unbreakable Chain Among Nations”.. Read more
UN report pushes for energy access and efficiency to fight poverty and climate change 28 April 2010 - Increasing access to clean energy and improving its efficiency will be vital to both enhancing global prosperity and... Read more ARCHBISHOP NICHOLS: DIALOGUE A TASK FOR ALL LONDON, APRIL 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The task of interreligious dialogue isn't only a task for leaders of the world's religions, but rather... Read more US President Obama hosts Muslim business summit 27 April 2010 - US President Barack Obama has announced a series of educational and business exchanges in an effort to improve... Read more World Bank steps up to plate in war on malaria with $200 million for bed nets 22 April 2010 - Backing a call for greater action from the United Nations Special Envoy for Malaria, the World Bank today committed $200... Read more Millions Sought for Global Fund to Aid Farms 22 April 2010 - WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is proposing to add $408 million to a global fund to boost food production... Read more Poorer Nations Get Larger Role in World Bank APRIL 25, 2010 WASHINGTON — Members of the World Bank agreed on Sunday to support a $5.1 billion increase in its operating... Read more Ban issues call for religious leaders to foster dialogue between cultures 27 April 2010 - Religious leaders have a vital part to play in promoting dialogue between different cultures and societies at a time when... Read more Safeguarding Earthcrucial to development, human well-being, Ban stresses 22 April 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need torespect and care for the Earth, noting that safeguarding... Read more POPE URGES MACEDONIA TO KEEP ITS ROOTS VATICAN CITY, APRIL 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing his hopes that Macedonia can come to form part of the European... Read more HOLY SEE CALLS FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT NEW YORK, APRIL 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The permanent observer of the Holy See at the United Nations is underlining the need for a holistic... Read more UN agency and Australia team up to support decent work in Asia-Pacific nations 21 April 2010 - The United Nations labour agency and the Government of Australia have signed the first-ever partnership agreement... Read more 'Encouraging' changes under way in Persian Gulf countries, says UN rights chief 19 April 2010 - A top United Nations official today pointed to “encouraging” efforts to improve human rights by the six nations that ... Read more New UN report stresses benefits of greater funding for water and sanitation projects 21 April 2010 - Funding commitments for water and sanitation declined as a share of overall development aid over the past decade... Read more UN development official on visit to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia 18 April 2010 - The top development official at the United Nations heads to Bahrain today to discuss human development in the Arab... Read more White House Quietly Courts Muslims in U.S. 18 April 2010 - When President Obama took the stage in Cairo last June, promising a new relationship with the Islamic world, Muslims in... Read more UK water imports 'unsustainable' 19 April 2010 - The amount of water used to produce food and goods imported to developed countries is worsening water shortages... Read more COMMANDMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ROME, APRIL 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In the five years since he was elected Pope, Benedict XVI has repeatedly spoken out on issues... Read more ... PRAISE THEME OF CHARITY CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI spent a few hours of his post-Easter rest watching a new film... Read more HOLY SEE TO UNESCO: DEVELOPMENT NEEDS TECHNOLOGY PARIS, APRIL 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See is telling the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization that "global... Read more Top UN official in Asia-Pacific urges stronger ties between States and businessAdvanced Search 17 April 2010 - The top United Nations official in Asia and the Pacific today urged Governments in the region to develop stronger... Read more NEWSMAKER: UN envoy for malaria optimistic on reaching near-zero deaths by 2015 14 April 2010 - Malaria, which causes an estimated one million deaths around the world every year, will cease to be a killer by 2015... Read more Rudd is smart and humble: Obama 15 April 2010 - Barack Obama has described Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as a smart and humble leader who matches him politically. Read more Indigenous conference in Nordic countries opens with UN expert taking part 14 April 2010 - A conference of indigenous representatives and State officials from all the European Nordic countries opened... Read more Experts at UN meeting consider green economy's impact on society and environment 8 April 2010 - Experts from 75 countries gathered in Geneva today for a United Nations-backed meeting to discuss the social... Read more UN agency expands credit farming scheme in West Africa 12 April 2010 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today that its credit-based farming... Read more UN seeks to improve safety of schools and hospitals in natural disasters 9 April 2010 - The United Nations has launched a worldwide campaign to enhance the safety of 1 million schools and hospitals... Read more UN agency explores potential benefits of organic agriculture in Eastern Europe 12 April 2010 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said today it is partnering with an organic farming organization... Read more UN agency takes aim at two birds with one stone - poverty and global warming 7 April 2010 - In a novel track in the battle against global warming, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has... Read more Secretary-General calls for European action as climate talks restart in Bonn 9 April 2010 - The first session of formal United Nations climate change negotiations since last December's global gathering... Read more Urban planning essential for public health 7 APRIL 2010 \| GENEVA -- Urban settings have a direct impact on the health of the people who live there. On World Health Day... Read more
Small lenders help developing entrepreneurs 1 April 2010 - Fried cassava is a popular breakfast food in East Africa and for Atuna it is her new business opportunity. Read more High level of informal jobs reported in Asia-Pacific region, UN report finds 24 March 2010 - Unemployment rates are artificially low in Asia and the Pacific because many people hold jobs in the informal sector... Read more Draft biodiversity accord finalized at UN meeting in Colombia 30 March 2010 - After a week of intensive discussions and six weeks of preparation, a draft international agreement on access to the... Read more Abu Dhabi's 'green' city Masdar 28 March 2010 - The world's first zero-carbon city is being built in Abu Dhabi and is designed to be not only free of cars and skyscrapers... Read more . Billions pledged at donors' conference as Ban calls for wholesale rebuilding of Haiti 31 March 2010 - Dozens of nations and organizations have pledged more than $5 billion so far today to assist Haiti following the recent... Read more . HOLY SEE ON POVERTY REDUCTION NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is the address Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See's permanent observer... Read more Empowering women key to development and poverty alleviation - Migiro 25 March 2010 - Enabling women to improve their lives will hasten economic development, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro Read more China steams ahead on clean energy 26 March 2010 - China overtook the US during 2009 to become the leading investor in renewable energy technologies, according to... Read more . Ban appeals to world's citizens to dim lights to combat climate change 26 March 2010 - By turning off their lights for one hour tomorrow night, people around the world can take a stand and inspire the action... Read more . Prime Minister (Australian) Speech: Today we launch the National Compact... a new era of collaboration between the Australian Government and community and not-for-proﬁt organisations... 17 March 2010... I acknowledge the First Australians on whose land we meet, and whose cultures we celebrate as among the oldest... Read more UN HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE ON FINANCING & DEVELOPMENT... 23 March 2010 - Investment reforms and international cooperation are among the ingredients necessary to procure the finances needed Read more Gender inequality the focus of Migiro's visit to Denmark and Spain 23 March 2010 - Women's empowerment in the workplace and the wider economy is at the top of the agenda as the Deputy Secretary- Read more Getting Ready for the Next Haiti PARIS, MARCH 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The idea of forming an international civil protection corps to respond to natural disasters is gaining Read more Keeping the promise: a forward-looking review to promote an agreed action agenda to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 12 February 2010 - This report, which is issued pursuant to General Assembly resolution 64/184, presents information on progress made in Read more Taiwan: Help for a Tiny Nation Facing Rising Waters 23 March 2010 - Taiwan pledged Tuesday to rescue Kiribati, a tiny South Pacific ally, from rising sea levels in a move intended to raise... Read more Muslim philanthropists gather at UN-backed event to discuss hunger, development 21 March 2010 - Muslim philanthropists, along with Government and business leaders from around the world, are gathering in Doha, Read more Deputy UN chief calls for more resources to help poor States meet development goals 18 March 2010 - The second-ranking official at the United Nations today called on richer countries to implement their commitments on Read more Access to safe drinking water improving; sanitation needs greater efforts 15 MARCH 2010 \| GENEVA \| NEW YORK -- With 87% of the world's population or approximately 5.9 billion people using safe drinking Read more POPE TO YOUTH: YOU GIVE ME CONSOLATION AND HOPE VATICAN CITY, MARCH 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI told young people today that they give him consolation and hope since Read more Spanish actor Antonio Banderas' latest role: UNDP Goodwill Ambassador 17 March 2010 - Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is joining tennis superstar Maria Sharapova, soccer legend Zinédine Zidane and others Read more UNICEF providing books to 145,000 Central African children affected by conflict 17 March 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working to ensure that some 145,000 children affected by conflict in the Read more PONTIFF CALLS RECESSION AN OPPORTUNITY VATICAN CITY, MARCH 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is recommending confidence in the midst of the global recession, since "it can Read more UN Alliance of Civilizations Rio Forum, 27-29 May 2010 On 27-29 May 2010, a powerful network of over 2,000 political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, youth, journalists, foundations, Read more Ban hails US Secretary of State Clinton for her work towards female empowerment 12 March 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid tribute today to the long-running efforts of United States Secretary of State Hillary Read more African leaders support agribusiness plan at UN-backed conference 10 March 2010 - High-level representatives from 44 African countries wrapped up a United Nations-backed conference in Nigeria today Read more Tajikistan: UN helping to boost resilience to natural disasters 11 March 2010 - The United Nations is helping Tajikistan, a mountainous country prone to natural disasters, enhance its capacity to Read more Argentine soccer star joins team of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors 11 March 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today unveiled Argentine soccer genius Lionel Messi as its newest Read more General Assembly President travels to Asia for two-nation tour 10 March 2010 - The President of the General Assembly is on his way to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines for talks with senior Read more New UN satellite standards to boost communications in emergencies 10 March 2010 - New radiocommunication standards for satellite services that could be used to save greater lives in the wake of natural Read more Assembly President hopeful UN summit will lead to progress on anti-poverty targets 4 March 2010 - The global financial and economic downturn has reversed the gains made in some countries towards attaining the Read more HOLY SEE PROPOSES HUMAN RIGHTS TO END RECESSION GENEVA, Switzerland, MARCH 8, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Defending human rights will contribute to ending the financial crisis, according to Read more
Progress on women's rights will help achieve global development goals - Migiro 9 March 2010 - Significant progress in realizing women's rights is crucial to achieving sustainable development and the globally agreed Read more Ban urges students to find common ground at UN forum on bioethics 4 March 2010 - Bioethics increasingly has implications for many areas of people's lives and it is important to identify common ground Read more Nasa finds vast water ice deposits at Moon's north pole raising prospect of manned base 3 March 2010, Nasa has discovered vast quantities of water on the Moon, rekindling dreams of a manned lunar base. Read more Chile earthquake moved whole city 10 feet to the west 10 March 2010 - The massive earthquake that struck near Maule in Chile, moved the entire city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to Read more UN officials urge greater support for empowering women on International Day 8 March 2010 - Top United Nations officials are marking International Women's Day by calling for greater support to women, Read more Asia-Pacific has one of world's largest gender gaps, UN report finds 8 March 2010 - The countries of Asia and the Pacific have not duplicated their economic success in the realm of gender equality, Read more PLURAL+ 2010 Youth Video Festival Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, cultural and religious divisions, Read more . Watch video Victorians brace for more storms 7 March 2010, Victoria can batten down for another bout of wild weather on Sunday with large hailstones between the size of golf balls Read more . Clinton in Brazil After Pledging Long Term Earthquake Aid to Chile 2 March 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Brasilia for meetings with Brazilian leaders after a stop in Chile where Read more . Australian town, 326 miles from river, hit by raining fish 1 March 2010 - Residents in a remote desert town in Australia, 326 miles from the nearest river, are recovering after witnessing Read more . UN agency allocates over $2 million for 84 media development projects 3 March 2010 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has awarded $2.1 million for Read more . China unseats Japan as second largest industrial manufacturer - UN 3 March 2010 - China has overtaken Japan as the world's second largest industrial manufacturer, after the United States, the Read more Global economic crisis exposed human rights violations, says top UN official 1 March 2010 - The top United Nations human rights official said today that the economic and financial crises have exposed existing Read more . In bid to curb traffic deaths, UN proclaims decade of action for road safety 2 March 2010 - The United Nations General Assembly today proclaimed the period from 2011 to 2020 as the Decade of Action for Read more International pop star Shakira honoured by UN agency for work on social justice 3 March 2010 - The United Nations labour agency today honoured internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira Read more . Mongolia: UN airlifts emergency supplies to children amid severe winter 2 March 2010 - As temperatures in western Mongolia continue to hover around -40 degrees Celsius, the United Nations is sending Read more . On visit to Los Angeles, Ban drums up support for UN's work 1 March 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is meeting with key members of the creative community in Los Angeles to mobilize Read more . UN hails first ratification of African pact to protect millions of displaced people 19 February 2010 - The United Nations refugee agency today called on all African Union (AU) member countries to follow Uganda's Read more . UN warns of harmful impact on poor farmers of narrow focus on biotechnology 1 March 2010 - An over-dependence on genetically modified organisms to boost agricultural production eclipses other biotechnologies Read more CHURCH SEEKS TO BETTER MINISTER TO GYPSIES ROME, MARCH 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Church is offering her "maternal friendship" to Gypsies, while recognizing that at times, Read more . SALESIAN: TIME TO GET TO WORK RECONSTRUCTING HAITI ROME, MARCH 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After visiting earthquake-devastated Haiti, the superior-general of the Salesians is urging the Read more Death toll in Chile quake reaches 723 1 March 2010 - Concepcion, Chile (CNN) -- Rescuers searched for survivors Monday as crews sought to deliver food and water Read more . Soledad O'Brien: Sadly, there are similarities between Haiti and Chile 1 March 2010, Concepcion, Chile (CNN) -- We couldn't have traveled farther to see the same thing. We were returning to the Read more . Ban monitoring developments in aftermath of massive earthquake in Chile 27 February 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean Read more . Australia's east coast on tsunami alert February 28, 2010, A huge earthquake in Chile has left over 120 people dead, and sparked a tsunami warning for Australia's Read more . Chile quake kills 214, triggers tsunami 28 February 2010 - The death toll in the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday has risen to Read more UN seeks to cut preventable 'lifestyle' deaths in developing world 24 February 2010 - With often preventable, non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer and Read more . Role of social innovation highlighted at UN forum focusing on Latin America 22 February 2010 - The United Nations development chief today stressed the need for good social policies to help Latin America Read more Secretary Clinton announces "intensified" role for Tony Blair on Middle East 12 Feb - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said today that Quartet Representative Tony Blair is going to “intensify” his Read more .
Tony Blair in Liberia to launch Africa Governance Initiative project with President Johnson Sirleaf 22 Feb - Tony Blair today started a two-day visit to Liberia in order to launch a new project between his Africa Governance Initiative Read more Tony Blair Visits Pioneering Interfaith Malaria Initiative in Nigeria 22 Feb - On Saturday 20 February Tony Blair participated ﬁrst hand, in the work of the largest Muslim and Christian alliance in Africa Read more . UN agency pledges $25 million to reinforce good governance in developing nations 19 February 2010 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged $25 million to strengthen credible national Read more . UN unveils new website promoting peace through sport 19 February 2010 - The United Nations today lifted the curtain on a new website showcasing the transformative power of sport in Read more Preserving world's biodiversity vital for economic development, UN official warns 11 February 2010 - Saving the world's myriad diverse species, which are being lost to human activity at an unprecedented rate Read more . Winter Olympics in Vancouver aim to win green medal from UN agency 13 February 2010 - The organizers of the Winter Olympics that kicked off this weekend in Vancouver are hoping to stage some of Read more More than 20 million people in Asia-Pacific could fall into extreme poverty, UN warns 17 February 2010 - The global economic downturn could push an additional 21 million people in the Asia-Pacific region into extreme Read more World's poorest countries must diversify economies to beat poverty - UN 18 February 2010 - Economic diversification is vital if the world's most poverty-stricken countries, some of them depending on a single Read more . Prominent world figures in UN panel seek to bridge cultural divides to bolster peace 18 February 2010 - The United Nations today inaugurated a panel of prominent political, intellectual and religious figures from all Read more Flip-flop diplomacy with the Dalai Lama 19 Feb, Not too many people meet the president at the White House wearing flip flops, particularly in the freezing depths of February. Read more SOUTH PACIFIC: 'Poverty Measures Need Support of Rich Nations' SUVA, Feb 16, 2010 (IPS) - Social protection programmes could help alleviate poverty in the Pacific Islands region, but without Read more Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Draws Attention to Need for Action Press Statement - 12 February 2010 - Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, today Read more . Second cyclone threatens Pacific islands Fri, 12 Feb 2010, The clean-up has begun on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands group after a cyclone caused widespread damage yesterday, Read more Despatie: What a historic moment 15 Feb Our first gold medal! Congrats to our McDonald's 2010 Hopefuls, Alexandre Bilodeau. He won the first Canadian gold medal Read more Rio Carnival 2010 13 Feb 2010 - All about Rio Carnival 2010 - Know everything about the 2010 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro - programs, events and Read more . Canada hails 'Alexandre the Great' 16 February 2010 -VANCOUVER — Canadians across the nation hailed Alexandre Bilodeau as a hero on Monday after his victory in Read more Reigning in the Rio Carnival 15 February 2010 - Rio's Carnival in full swing, Hundreds of tireless revelers pack the streets of Rio de Janeiro's Laranjeiras neighborhood Read more . Bill Clinton arrives in Haiti to help with UN post-quake aid effort 5 February 2010 - The former United States president Bill Clinton flew into Haiti today as part of his expanded leadership role for the Read more Financial crisis should spur 'clean' growth in developing nations - UN 8 February 2010 - Instead of belt-tightening in this time of financial crisis, resources must be redirected to spur 'clean' economic growth Read more Senior UN official calls for increased social protection in Pacific island region 10 February 2010 - The ongoing economic and financial crises are an opportunity to implement social protection programmes in Pacific Read more . UN goes for gold on development goals during Winter Olympics in Vancouver 12 February 2010 - With the Winter Olympics kicking off today in Vancouver, a senior United Nations official is spotlighting the important Read more Pacific island nations at UN meeting call on world to fulfil aid commitments 9 February 2010 - Fourteen island developing nations in the Pacific Ocean wrapped up a United Nations-backed meeting today with Read more . Second Global Model UN of young people to be held in Malaysia in July 4 February 2010 - Some 1,000 of the best university-level students worldwide are expected to take part in a Global Model United Read more In music and in words, UN gives voice to the legacy of Holocaust survivors 27 January 2010 - With the help of stirring music from a German-Israeli chorus and solemn speeches, the United Nations tonight Read more Malaysian envoy elected to lead UN Economic and Social Council for 2010 19 January 2010 - The Malaysian diplomat Hamidon Ali was elected today to serve as the next President of the United Nations Read more . Secretary-General calls for stronger partnership for African development 8 February 2010 - The global food and energy crises and climate change, and coupled with the financial and economic crises, Read more “The Dialogue of Cultures: New Avenues for Peace.” New UNESCO panel seeks to identify how to bolster tolerance worldwide 4 February 2010 - The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has set up an Read more . UN report paints grim picture of conditions of world's indigenous peoples 14 January 2010 - The world's 370 million indigenous peoples suffer from disproportionately, often exponentially, higher rates of Read more Ban asks former US President Clinton to take leadership role in Haiti quake relief 3 February 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today asked former United States President Bill Clinton, already deeply involved Read more Poor countries at UN forum call for greater voice in international financing 20 January 2010 - Fifteen of the world's least developed countries (LDCs), meeting at a high-level United Nations forum, today Read more . Ban commits UN to harnessing support for African development needs 31 January 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged to mobilize support to tackle the critical challenges threatening Read more Independent UN expert urges immediate cancellation of Haiti's external debt 4 February 2010 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today called for the immediate cancellation of Haiti's external Read more Afghan farmers and villagers help rid communities of landmines - UN 1 February 2010 - Farmers and villagers are taking part in United Nations-backed efforts to rid Afghanistan of landmines, which is Read more . New momentum needed to boost social integration - UN 3 February 2010 - Progress on achieving greater social integration as envisioned in a landmark declaration in 1995 has been mixed, Read more Timor-Leste hospital receives life- saving obstetrics equipment from UN 4 February 2010 - To help combat high maternal mortality rates in Timor-Leste, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has Read more UNICEF seeks $1.2 billion to aid women and children caught in world's worst crises 4 February 2010 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today launched an appeal for $1.2 billion to help provide life-saving Read more . African leaders join forces to help achieve UN goal for malaria prevention 1 February 2010 - Dozens of African leaders met today in Ethiopia to tackle the challenges facing the continent in the effort to meet Read more . Haitians in UN's cash-for-work scheme earn income as they help their country 26 January 2010 - Thousands of Haitians are gaining a semblance of normalcy following the recent devastating earthquake in their Read more . Haitian recovery must include strengthening of human rights - top UN official 27 January 2010 -Not only must Haiti's infrastructure be built back better in the wake of the devastating earthquake, but its human Read more . Sarkozy calls for global revamp 27 January 2010 - French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for a fundamental rethink of capitalism in the aftermath of the financial Read more . Rudd praises 'spirit of Australia' 26 January 2010 - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has welcomed new Australian citizens in Canberra, telling them they are coming not Read more . Australian Day 26 January 2010 - On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. Read more . Haiti: UN-backed quake relief operations expand beyond devastated capital 21 January 2010 - United Nations-supported relief efforts to reach the countless victims of Haiti's devastating earthquake are Read more . Haitian reconstruction the focus of talks between Ban and UN envoy Clinton 21 January 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations Special Envoy Bill Clinton today stressed the need to help Read more . Pontiff: Gospel Requires Sensitivity for Migrants VATICAN CITY, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is exhorting Christians to be sensitive to the plight of migrants and refugees Read more . Benedict XVI Keeping up With Haiti Situation VATICAN CITY, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI affirmed today that he is being continually informed about developments in Read more . UN officials give eyewitness accounts of moment Haiti quake struck 14 January 2010 - At 4:53 p.m. on Tuesday David Wimhurst, United Nations Communications Director in Haiti, was working on the Read more . Ban 'heartened' by scale of global response to help Haiti quake victims 14 January 2010 - The international community's outpouring of support to assist victims of this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti Read more . UN envoy Bill Clinton hopeful for Haitian recovery after devastating quake 14 January 2010 - In spite of the catastrophic earthquake which struck Haiti earlier this week, the United Nations Special Envoy for Read more . Dark matter 'beach ball' unveiled 6 Jan 2010 - The giant halo of dark matter that surrounds our galaxy is shaped like a flattened beach ball, researchers say. Read more .