| Date |
Title |
| Dec |
| 31/12/09 |
UN food chief calls for bolstered support to feed world’s hungry billion |
| 31/12/09 |
Pakistan: UN agency distributes 35,000 tents to Pakistanis displaced by military offensive |
| 31/12/09 |
UN maritime agency dedicates 2010 to the world’s 1.5 million seafarers |
| 31/12/09 |
UN agency sets out priority steps to realize Green Economy for 21st century |
| 31/12/09 |
DR Congo: UN rushes food to thousands displaced by ethnic fighting |
| 31/12/09 |
Côte d’Ivoire: UN agency helps Côte d’Ivoire resuscitate war-hit agricultural sector |
| 30/12/09 |
SG: Secretary-General confers with world leaders on climate change |
| 30/12/09 |
Maldives: UN helps protect children against neglect and abuse |
| 30/12/09 |
Guinea-Bissau: Growing use of contraception saves lives in Guinea-Bissau |
| 30/12/09 |
Tajikistan: UN food distribution brings New Year cheer to Tajik widow |
| 30/12/09 |
Facing climate change, developing world benefits from UN online scientific scheme |
| 30/12/09 |
Sudan: Refugees continue to pour into eastern Sudan in little known crisis, UN reports |
| 30/12/09 |
Philippines: UN sends food for nearly 50,000 people driven from homes by volcano |
| 28/12/09 |
DR Congo: UN-backed health insurance plan provides coverage for refugees |
| 28/12/09 |
Despite no accord at climate summit, UN aviation agency pushes emissions curb |
| 24/12/09 |
Thailand: UN appeals for halt to Thai plans to deport thousands of Hmong to Laos |
| 23/12/09 |
Eritrea: Security Council imposes sanctions on Eritrea |
| 23/12/09 |
UN refugee agency outlines strategy to fight xenophobia and racism |
| 23/12/09 |
Myanmar: Credit vital to boosting development in Myanmar, economist says |
| 22/12/09 |
Assembly President hopes next year’s Mexico meeting will forge climate pact |
| 22/12/09 |
Haiti: UN-backed road construction aids impoverished residents |
| 22/12/09 |
Cambodia: UN to launch labour rights contest for Cambodian garment workers |
| 22/12/09 |
Poor weather drives tea prices to record high in 2009 |
| 21/12/09 |
SG: United action on global scale needed to clinch new climate pact, says Ban |
| 21/12/09 |
Iraq: Security Council extends development fund for Iraq for another year |
| 21/12/09 |
SG: Ban calls on leaders to attend Millennium Development Goals summit next September |
| 21/12/09 |
Philippines: UN helps local officials prepare for imminent eruption of volcano |
| 19/12/09 |
SG: Climate change deal marks an 'essential beginning,' Ban says |
| 18/12/09 |
European countries endorse UN-backed pact on tropical timber |
| 18/12/09 |
SG: Ban appeals for corporate leadership in building sustainable, inclusive markets |
| 18/12/09 |
UN disaster teams reach 1,000th deployment |
| 18/12/09 |
Pakistan: As thousands more flee fighting in Pakistan, UN rushes in tents and supplies |
| 18/12/09 |
Asia: At UN forum, Asian ministers agree to set up inland transport hubs for landlocked States |
| 18/12/09 |
SG: Ban entreats leaders to seal climate deal on final day of Copenhagen talks |
| 18/12/09 |
Too many migrants continue to be victims of rights violations |
| 17/12/09 |
Middle East: Middle East peace efforts face race against time, UN envoy warns |
| 17/12/09 |
Somalia: UN-backed meeting calls on world to support Somalia’s Government |
| 17/12/09 |
Kenya: UN agencies respond to deadly outbreak of cholera in north-western Kenya |
| 17/12/09 |
SG: New climate change deal in sight, Ban says as Copenhagen talks near end |
| 17/12/09 |
Colombia: Climate of fear leads to impunity for criminals in Colombia |
| 17/12/09 |
Afghanistan: Export value of Afghan opium plummeting, says UN anti-drug agency |
| 16/12/09 |
Climate change driving displacement, says UN refugee chief |
| 16/12/09 |
With better stoves, UN aims to cut risk of murder, rape for women seeking firewood |
| 16/12/09 |
Nepal: UN and Nepal sign action plan for release of nearly 3,000 Maoist child soldiers |
| 16/12/09 |
Syria, Israel: Security Council extends UN disengagement force on Israeli-Syrian front |
| 16/12/09 |
SG: Ban lays out remaining hurdles in climate talks in Copenhagen |
| 16/12/09 |
Cambodia: UN report voices some concern over rights of garment workers |
| 15/12/09 |
UN embarks on low-carbon future by detailing its own emissions |
| 15/12/09 |
International community must act against Israeli settlements |
| 15/12/09 |
Myanmar: UN development partnership seeks to boost agricultural sector in Myanmar |
| 15/12/09 |
Asia: UN welcomes new tariff cuts in Asia |
| 15/12/09 |
DR Congo: More than 80,000 people driven out by clashes in north-west DR Congo |
| 15/12/09 |
Africa: Central African Republic faces critical moment in bid to recover from conflicts |
| 15/12/09 |
UN agency for Palestinian refugees seeks $323 million for 2010 |
| 15/12/09 |
SG: Ban calls for accelerated action in home stretch of Copenhagen climate talks |
| 15/12/09 |
UN human rights chief calls for universal abolition of the death penalty |
| 15/12/09 |
Increased aid to fight malaria paying off though much more needed – UN report |
| 15/12/09 |
UN crisis relief fund looks to multi-year commitments for sustainability |
| 14/12/09 |
Majority of disaster deaths in 2009 climate-related, says UN |
| 14/12/09 |
Oceans acidifying rapidly due to carbon dioxide emissions, says UN-backed study |
| 14/12/09 |
Top UN official stresses need for Internet multilingualism to bridge digital divide |
| 14/12/09 |
UN official welcomes European Union approval of Internet copyright treaties |
| 14/12/09 |
Afghanistan: UN preparing to build 10,000 homes in Afghanistan to house returning refugees |
| 14/12/09 |
UN-backed experts propose ban in trading in endangered bluefin tuna |
| 14/12/09 |
UN climate talks back on track after brief suspension |
| 14/12/09 |
SG: It’s now or never in bid to curb climate change, Ban warns |
| 14/12/09 |
UN gathers experts to help strengthen agriculture in poor nations, tackle food shortages |
| 14/12/09 |
Asia: Asian railway integration gains momentum at UN-backed meetings |
| 14/12/09 |
Myanmar: UN reports ‘worrisome’ rise in opium cultivation |
| 14/12/09 |
Nepal: UN envoy begins official visit to Nepal to try to obtain release of child soldiers |
| 12/12/09 |
UN brings voices of people suffering impact of global warming to World leaders |
| 11/12/09 |
UN report - Latin America: Joblessness plagues better educated youth in Latin America |
| 11/12/09 |
Himalayas: Climate change threatening survival of Himalayan communities – UN report |
| 11/12/09 |
New texts put forward at UN climate conference as discussions continue |
| 11/12/09 |
UN online tool allows people to track nations’ pledges on climate change |
| 11/12/09 |
UN agency calls on European Union to reinforce refugees’ rights |
| 10/12/09 |
Progress made on technology in Copenhagen climate talks |
| 10/12/09 |
World Bank launches ‘green’ index of businesses in emerging markets |
| 10/12/09 |
Latin America & Caribbean: Economic recovery in Latin America and Caribbean to be faster than expected |
| 10/12/09 |
UN marks Human Rights Day with call to end all forms of discrimination |
| 10/12/09 |
UNESCO enters partnership to advance on-line linguistic diversity |
| 10/12/09 |
UN agency resolves to help growing numbers of refugees fleeing to urban areas |
| 9/12/09 |
Copenhagen talks heading towards agreement on new climate deal |
| 9/12/09 |
Life-saving early warning systems for droughts are focus at UN-backed meeting |
| 9/12/09 |
UN crisis relief fund raises record $424 million in pledges as needs mount |
| 9/12/09 |
Afghanistan: UN-backed anti-drug centre opens in Central Asia to curb flow of Afghan heroin |
| 9/12/09 |
UN-backed appeal for nearly $700 million launched to help Palestinians |
| 9/12/09 |
Afghanistan: Senior UN envoy urges more coordinated assistance for Afghanistan’s development |
| 9/12/09 |
Nigeria, Kenya: UN envoy reviews progress, challenges in controlling malaria in Nigeria, Kenya |
| 9/12/09 |
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s humanitarian situation remains fragile despite gains, UN official warns |
| 9/12/09 |
UN partners with giant retail business to boost local economies in poorer nations |
| 9/12/09 |
UN relief fund launches pledging session, with Ban warning of mounting needs |
| 9/12/09 |
UN report: Vast majority of public remain exposed to dangerous second-hand smoke |
| 9/12/09 |
Corruption major impediment to advancing development, warn UN officials |
| 9/12/09 |
Food prices on the rise again, reports UN agency |
| 8/12/09 |
As drug trafficking undermines peace and security, UN calls for global measures |
| 8/12/09 |
Ending complacency key to fighting discrimination, UN rights chief says |
| 8/12/09 |
Tuberculosis treatment strategy saves millions of lives over last 15 years – UN study |
| 8/12/09 |
SG: Ban presents next steps to move ahead on plan to rid world of nuclear weapons |
| 8/12/09 |
Tough times ahead for shipping industry owing to economic crisis |
| 8/12/09 |
Ethiopians: Nearly 5 million Ethiopians will need food aid in first half of 2010 |
| 8/12/09 |
Somalia: Somalia faces humanitarian crisis in 2010 with aid coffers empty, UN warns |
| 8/12/09 |
SG: Future of humanity hinges on Copenhagen climate conference, Ban says |
| 7/12/09 |
Continued economic stimulus measures key for job creation – UN report |
| 7/12/09 |
UN agency zeroes in on ‘green industry’ to lift poorest States out of poverty |
| 7/12/09 |
Bananas weathering economic crisis, UN agricultural agency says |
| 7/12/09 |
Myanmar: Assisting Myanmar’s development efforts the focus of senior UN official’s visit |
| 7/12/09 |
Zimbabwe: UN humanitarian arm launches $378 million appeal for Zimbabwe |
| 7/12/09 |
DR Congo: Global arms and minerals smuggling networks fuel DR Congo conflict – UN report |
| 7/12/09 |
Landmark UN climate change conference kicks off in Copenhagen |
| 6/12/09 |
Top UN climate official confident that new pact will be reached in Copenhagen |
| 5/12/09 |
SG: Ban spotlights role of volunteers in protecting the planet on International Day |
| 4/12/09 |
World leaders’ participation key to clinching success at climate conference |
| 4/12/09 |
Sri Lanka: UN agency welcomes Sri Lanka’s decision to let people in camps move freely |
| 4/12/09 |
Africa: UNICEF hails South Africa’s new strategy for tackling HIV/AIDS |
| 4/12/09 |
Côte d’Ivoire: UN pitches in on nationwide polio immunization campaign |
| 4/12/09 |
Africa: UN health agency launches new tobacco control effort in Africa |
| 4/12/09 |
Senior UN rights official exhorts nations to focus on landmine victims |
| 3/12/09 |
Funding, commitment gaps threaten gains in curbing measles deaths |
| 3/12/09 |
Postal industry generates less than 1 per cent of global emissions |
| 3/12/09 |
Women still suffer discrimination 30 years after global treaty banned it |
| 3/12/09 |
UN stands ready to help least developed countries weather global economic crisis |
| 3/12/09 |
SG: Empowering people with disabilities vital for achieving development targets – Ban |
| 3/12/09 |
Doubling investment could slash maternal and newborn deaths, says UN report |
| 3/12/09 |
Google and UNESCO team up to provide virtual tours of World Heritage sites |
| 2/12/09 |
UN-backed report urges Pacific nations to scale up response to HIV/AIDS |
| 2/12/09 |
Global economy to rise by 2.4 per cent in 2010, but recovery still ‘fragile’ |
| 2/12/09 |
Slavery remains unresolved, Ban says in call for greater efforts to defeat scourge |
| 2/12/09 |
UN expert urges global trade talks to prioritize needs of world’s hungry |
| 1/12/09 |
SG: Women are major agents for progress in climate change, development goals – Ban |
| 1/12/09 |
SG: Antarctic fragility a reminder of importance of success in Copenhagen – Ban |
| 1/12/09 |
Global challenges call for stronger cooperation between developing countries – Migiro |
| 1/12/09 |
Discrimination only fuels HIV/AIDS epidemic, UN officials say |
| 1/12/09 |
Tajikistan: Another $6 million needed to help Tajikistan’s flood victims, UN says |
| 1/12/09 |
Afghanistan: Ahead of harsh winter, UN distributes aid for 200,000 vulnerable Afghans |
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Nov |
| 30/11/09 |
Nigeria: UN agency launches assessment of oil-contaminated region in Nigeria |
| 30/11/09 |
Côte d’Ivoire: UN peacekeepers plant trees in Côte d’Ivoire to fight climate change |
| 30/11/09 |
UN to release ‘Hard Rain’ film with Bob Dylan tune on eve of climate talks |
| 30/11/09 |
Devastating cattle plague to be purged within 18 months, announces UN agency |
| 30/11/09 |
Somalia: Security Council mandates action against pirates for another year |
| 30/11/09 |
UN launches $7 billion appeal for humanitarian work next year |
| 30/11/09 |
UN issues new guidelines for earlier start to treatment of HIV/AIDS |
| 30/11/09 |
Asia-Pacific: Year-end UN snapshot shows Asia-Pacific leading global economic recovery |
| 28/11/09 |
SG: Ban calls on States to ensure climate change deal has broad support |
| 27/11/09 |
Winners of UN prize for use of technology in education unveiled |
| 27/11/09 |
SG: Momentum for climate deal strong and growing, Ban tells Commonwealth |
| 26/11/09 |
SG: At Commonwealth meeting Ban drums up momentum for climate change summit |
| 25/11/09 |
SG: Ban says Obama’s presence adds momentum to Copenhagen climate summit |
| 25/11/09 |
Congo: UN peacekeepers introduce local Congolese to the cow-drawn plough |
| 25/11/09 |
UN agency approves groundbreaking treaty to wipe out illegal fishing |
| 25/11/09 |
Asia-Pacific: Cutting red tape key to improved trade among Asia-Pacific nations |
| 25/11/09 |
Madagascar: UN appeals for $6 million to stockpile supplies as cyclones loom |
| 25/11/09 |
UN officials urge intensified efforts to eliminate violence against women |
| 24/11/09 |
UN official kicks off Asia-Pacific forum on impact of global economic meltdown |
| 24/11/09 |
UN report: School meals key to feeding and educating most vulnerable children |
| 24/11/09 |
Congo: UN peacekeepers’ hospital brings treatment to hundreds of local Congolese |
| 24/11/09 |
UN reports promising trend in HIV infection rates, record numbers living with virus |
| 24/11/09 |
As temperatures begin to drop, UN distributes additional aid to displaced Pakistanis |
| 24/11/09 |
SG: Ban launches new Network of Men Leaders to combat violence against women |
| 23/11/09 |
New UN energy report says 1.5 billion people worldwide live in darkness |
| 23/11/09 |
Military action alone will not defeat scourge of piracy, Secretary-General says |
| 23/11/09 |
Africa: Ban lauds new report on ways to boost development cooperation with Africa |
| 20/11/09 |
NEWSMAKER: UN disaster expert knows first-hand what Copenhagen failure could entail |
| 20/11/09 |
Libya: Libya and UN agency enter pact to boost food security, sustainable development |
| 20/11/09 |
Europe: As European population ages, UN body suggests ways to enhance senior lives |
| 20/11/09 |
SG: More must be done to tackle global ‘crisis’ of road traffic deaths, says Ban |
| 20/11/09 |
Indonesia: Urgent aid needed to restore Indonesia’s quake-ravaged health services – UN |
| 20/11/09 |
Ensuring child rights still a challenge, 20 years after treaty – UN officials |
| 20/11/09 |
Palestinian children mark 20th year of UN rights treaty with video testimony |
| 20/11/09 |
Africa: Xenophobic attacks in South Africa draw condemnation from UN agency |
| 20/11/09 |
SG - Africa: Industrialization will help Africa fully join world economy, says Ban |
| 19/11/09 |
Spain - Africa: Spain doubles aid for UN food operation in Horn of Africa |
| 19/11/09 |
SG: Ban urges lawmakers to work with UN to pull developing countries out of recession |
| 19/11/09 |
UN confident of success at Copenhagen climate summit, with US on board |
| 19/11/09 |
SG: Ban to focus on climate change during Trinidad and Tobago visit |
| 19/11/09 |
Prisoner access to sanitation a human right, say UN experts on World Toilet Day |
| 19/11/09 |
Iraq: UN and Iraq agree on plan to boost governance, socio-economic development |
| 18/11/09 |
UN food summit ends without specific targets for ending global hunger |
| 18/11/09 |
SEAL THE DEAL: climate change aggravates gender inequality |
| 18/11/09 |
UN report points to central role women play in efforts to fight climate change |
| 18/11/09 |
Darfur: UN-African Union official highlights role of civil society in peace talks - Darfur |
| 18/11/09 |
Africa: Tree-planting photos win UN environmental contest in Africa |
| 18/11/09 |
El Salvador: UN, partners launch $13 million appeal for flood victims in El Salvador |
| 18/11/09 |
Tajikistan : Access to food still difficult for vulnerable Tajik families, reports UN |
| 18/11/09 |
Africa: Industrial development key to Africa's integration into global economy |
| 17/11/09 |
Ordinary citizens can help world’s hungry billion through online UN campaign |
| 17/11/09 |
Top UN official stresses academia’s role in solving global problems |
| 17/11/09 |
Africa: Green energy on rise across Africa but still lags behind other regions |
| 17/11/09 |
Africa: Women’s empowerment in Africa targeted at UN-backed conference |
| 17/11/09 |
Mine blasts take terrible toll despite UN progress in eliminating explosives |
| 17/11/09 |
Philippines: UN, partners revise appeal for storm-hit Philippines upward to nearly $144 million |
| 17/11/09 |
Bosnia: Over 117,000 displaced Bosnians kept from returning home by political disputes |
| 17/11/09 |
Africa: Yellow fever vaccination drive to cover almost 12 million West Africans |
| 16/11/09 |
SG: Ban urges countries to press ahead on political deal at climate summit |
| 16/11/09 |
UN forum examines how to maximize Internet’s potential to help poor countries develop |
| 16/11/09 |
Chad: International aid needed for returning Chadians displaced by conflict |
| 16/11/09 |
SG: Israel must end Gaza blockade, evictions, alleged abuse of young Palestinians |
| 16/11/09 |
Somalia: Greater efforts needed on land to fight piracy off Somali coast, says Ban |
| 16/11/09 |
Asia-Pacific: UN forum on women celebrates progress in Asia-Pacific, notes challenges |
| 16/11/09 |
SG: At UN food summit, Ban lays out steps to save billions from hunger |
| 16/11/09 |
SG: Ban warns of dangers of losing cultural differences as world grows closer |
| 16/11/09 |
Iraq: New UN scheme aims to feed 172,000 most vulnerable Iraqi schoolchildren |
| 15/11/09 |
New agreements will deliver funds, expertise to help UN combat hunger |
| Op-ed |
Africa's Water & Sanitation Strides - by the Prince of Orange, Chair of the UN SG’s Advisory Board on Water & Sanitation
[English] [French] |
| 13/11/09 |
SG: On eve of food security summit, Ban to fast in solidarity with world’s hungry |
| 13/11/09 |
Pakistan: Loan from UN agricultural fund aims to help Pakistan’s farmers increase crop yield |
| 13/11/09 |
India: Protecting traditional knowledge among key themes of UN official’s visit to India |
| 13/11/09 |
Afro-Brazilians and indigenous groups face serious bias, says UN rights chief |
| 13/11/09 |
Yemen: Increasing number of Yemenis fleeing embattled north |
| 13/11/09 |
UN report calls on policymakers to boost investment in ecosystems for higher profits |
| 12/11/09 |
High-speed Internet gap between rich and poor widening, UN official warns |
| 12/11/09 |
Somalia: Tens of thousands of Somali women and children benefit from UN health initiative |
| 12/11/09 |
Sudan: UNICEF urges immediate action to tackle food shortages in Southern Sudan |
| 12/11/09 |
New UN projects seek to speed up progress on global anti-poverty goals |
| 12/11/09 |
Asia: Central Asian States seek ways to emerge from economic crisis at UN forum |
| 12/11/09 |
DR Congo: Amid alleged army atrocities, UN cites civilian protection as top priority |
| 12/11/09 |
SG: Ban urges countries to strengthen protection of civilians from cluster bombs |
| 12/11/09 |
SG: Ban encourages world leaders to accept Denmark’s invite to UN climate summit |
| 12/11/09 |
UN report: Maternal mortality in Eastern Europe, Central Asia halved but still high |
| 12/11/09 |
UN-backed Global Fund awards $2.4 billion to fight killer diseases over next two years |
| 12/11/09 |
Asia: Central Asian States seek ways to emerge from economic crisis at UN forum |
| 11/11/09 |
UN report: Food shortages incapacitate and kill millions of children each year |
| 11/11/09 |
SG: Ban calls on US to put full weight behind agreeing new climate change treaty |
| 11/11/09 |
UN report: Battle against hunger can be won with right policies |
| 11/11/09 |
SEAL THE DEAL: Invasive species pose huge threat to ecosystems |
| 10/11/09 |
Eco-friendly initiatives recognized with UN-backed award |
| 10/11/09 |
SG: Secretary-General calls for global alliance to protect world’s biodiversity |
| 10/11/09 |
European Union: UN official lauds role of sport in European Union development programmes |
| 10/11/09 |
Mali: UNICEF chief focuses on child health, climate change on visit to Mali |
| 10/11/09 |
UN report - Africa: Millions of poor across Africa set to suffer deepening food crisis, warns UN report |
| 10/11/09 |
UN health agency set to receive 50 million H1N1 vaccines for developing countries |
| 9/11/09 |
Poor states face 17 per cent debt servicing rise, threatening growth |
| 9/11/09 |
SG: Ahead of Washington visit, Ban expresses belief in climate change talks |
| 9/11/09 |
UN agency to set up museum of information and communication technology |
| 9/11/09 |
UN report: Health care for women still far below need and expectation |
| 9/11/09 |
Pakistan: Pakistani farmers get help to boost production from UN, European Union |
| 6/11/09 |
UN official still hopeful for strong climate deal as latest talks end |
| 6/11/09 |
Kenya: UN seeks urgent funds to respond to flooding in overcrowded refugee camps |
| 6/11/09 |
Sri Lanka: Displaced Sri Lankans increasingly returning home from camps |
| 6/11/09 |
DR Congo: Tribal clashes uproot over 16,000 civilians in northern DR Congo |
| 5/11/09 |
SG: Working together, nations can tackle today’s major challenges |
| 5/11/09 |
Viet Nam: UN helps assess relief needs in wake of deadly typhoon in Viet Nam |
| 5/11/09 |
Malnutrition on the rise among rural Tajik children |
| 5/11/09 |
Africa: Africa’s efforts to achieve anti-poverty goals in peril, warns Migiro |
| 5/11/09 |
UNESCO unveils winners of three prizes for science |
| 5/11/09 |
UN report: War against hunger, global warming can be won on farmlands |
| 5/11/09 |
Sudan: UN lauds first ever rescue of abducted children in southern Sudan |
| 4/11/09 |
Migrants worse off than other workers during recession, warns UN official |
| 4/11/09 |
UN initiative aims to create jobs, spur lasting peace in post-conflict nations |
| 4/11/09 |
Sudan: UN agency airdrops food aid to over 155,000 hungry people in southern Sudan |
| 4/11/09 |
Philippines & Viet Nam: UN assists after another tropical storm pounds the Philippines and Viet Nam |
| 4/11/09 |
Mauritania: Independent UN expert urges Mauritania to do more to end slavery practices |
| 4/11/09 |
Latin America making important progress towards development, UN official says |
| 4/11/09 |
SG: Era of increased mobility requires better protection of migrants’ rights |
| 3/11/09 |
SEAL THE DEAL: Climate change illustrates need for better water management |
| 3/11/09 |
SG: World’s faiths can propel search for solution to climate change, says Ban |
| 3/11/09 |
UN report: Real wages under pressure as global economic crisis continues to bite |
| 3/11/09 |
UN report calls for greater research on marine ecosystems beyond territorial waters |
| 3/11/09 |
Greater UN coordination can boost efforts to achieve anti-poverty goals – Migiro |
| 3/11/09 |
Kenya: UNICEF begins relief efforts after floods strike north-eastern Kenya |
| 3/11/09 |
Asia-Pacific: Good corporate citizenship in Asia-Pacific region must be more than just for show |
| 2/11/09 |
Huge amounts of avoidable post-harvest losses worsens hunger for poor |
| 2/11/09 |
SG: Stock exchanges can promote stable, sustainable global economy |
| 2/11/09 |
Gaza: Truckloads of goods enter Gaza from Israel |
| 2/11/09 |
Five nations sign up to UN initiative to tackle deforestation |
| 2/11/09 |
South Asia: UNICEF sounds alarm over numbers of South Asian children trapped in poverty |
| 2/11/09 |
Senior UN official urges rich countries to commit to deeper cuts in emissions |
| 2/11/09 |
Asia-Pacific: UN official kicks off week-long event on trade and investment in Asia-Pacific region |
| 1/11/09 |
New UN campaign aims to save over 5 million children from pneumonia deaths |
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Oct |
| 31/10/09 |
Thousands in Asia-Pacific sprint to fight H1N1 |
| 30/10/09 |
UN health agency updates H1N1 flu vaccine recommendations |
| 30/10/09 |
UN welcomes United States removal of entry restriction based on HIV status |
| 30/10/09 |
Burundi: After 37 years, last of Burundian refugees return home under UN-backed scheme |
| 30/10/09 |
Gaza: General Assembly to consider UN probe into Gaza conflict next week |
| 30/10/09 |
UN Member States reach agreement on financing of sustainable forests |
| 30/10/09 |
West Africa: SEAL THE DEAL: UN project seeks to protect West African coastline from erosion |
| 30/10/09 |
Champion sprinter Usain Bolt kicks off ‘long run’ to save the planet |
| 30/10/09 |
Zambia: UNICEF and Zambia say ‘just stop it’ to gender-based violence |
| 29/10/09 |
UN body overseeing world’s great heritage sites elects 12 new members |
| 29/10/09 |
Asia-Pacific must re-think trade-led development |
| 28/10/09 |
Lawmakers vow to take urgent measures strengthening reproductive health and rights |
| 28/10/09 |
SG: Ban voices cautious optimism ahead of Copenhagen climate conference |
| 28/10/09 |
All aboard the UN Kyoto-Copenhagen express for climate change |
| 28/10/09 |
UN official calls for increased assistance to nations ravaged by conflict and disaster |
| 28/10/09 |
DR Congo: UN to airlift tents and emergency aid for Angolans expelled from DR Congo |
| 28/10/09 |
Tanzania: Tanzanian farmers to receive UN help to expand access to markets |
| 27/10/09 |
UN expert stresses role of States in promoting religious tolerance |
| 27/10/09 |
SG: Climate change tops the agenda of Ban’s visit to United Kingdom and Greece |
| 27/10/09 |
UN human rights expert voices concern over treatment of child migrants |
| 27/10/09 |
UN calls on Israel to halt demolition of Palestinian homes |
| 27/10/09 |
Iraq, Syria: UN launches phone-based food voucher scheme for Iraqi refugees in Syria |
| 27/10/09 |
UN-backed project seeks to ensure medicines reach needy in time of crises |
| 27/10/09 |
UN report: Five health risks hold the key to boosting life expectancy by five years |
| 27/10/09 |
Somalia: UN seeks more funds for social services to aid transitional government |
| 27/10/09 |
Philippines: UN’s post-storm aid efforts in the Philippines focus on assisting farmers |
| 27/10/09 |
Indonesia: Scores of thousands of Indonesian quake victims receive UN aid |
| 27/10/09 |
World must recommit to slash maternal mortality as goal lags far behind |
| 27/10/09 |
Sudan: Sudan one of world’s more dangerous places for mothers – UNICEF |
| 27/10/09 |
Iraq: UN and Iraq sign development deal to boost stability, growth |
| 27/10/09 |
Secure access to land and other natural resources focus of UN-led consultations |
| 26/10/09 |
UK: UN honours British professor with human development accolade |
| 26/10/09 |
SG: Ban lays out criteria for successful Copenhagen gathering on climate change |
| 26/10/09 |
Nigeria: UN anti-malaria official hails provision of 30 million mosquito nets for Nigeria |
| 26/10/09 |
Mauritania: Local authorities bring locust plague under control in Mauritania |
| 26/10/09 |
Africa: More than a million recently displaced in Eastern and Central Africa |
| 26/10/09 |
Afghanistan: More than 50,000 returning Afghan refugees benefit from UN shelter programme |
| 26/10/09 |
UN expert - USA: States should admit asylum-seekers who were forced to aid terrorists |
| 26/10/09 |
New UN report outlines ways to help developing nations transition to ‘green’ economy |
| 25/10/09 |
SG: Climate change the focus as Ban kicks off visit to Seattle |
| 25/10/09 |
Asian economies can benefit from greater intra-regional trade, says top UN official |
| 23/10/09 |
Uganda: UN official visits Uganda’s ground zero of climate change and humanitarian woes |
| 23/10/09 |
Africa: UN human rights chief hails new pact to protect Africa's displaced |
| 23/10/09 |
UN launches ‘toolbox’ to help nations ensure access to food as basic human right |
| 23/10/09 |
UNESCO partners with TripAdvisor to help preserve World Heritage sites |
| 23/10/09 |
Iraq: UN agency concerned over forced returns of asylum-seekers from central Iraq |
| 23/10/09 |
Africa: UN human rights chief hails new pact to protect Africa's displaced |
| 22/10/09 |
SG: Democracy vital in spurring development, achievement of human rights – Ban |
| 22/10/09 |
Africa: Climate change to accelerate displacement in Africa, top UN official warns |
| 22/10/09 |
Ethiopia: Ethiopia faces large food shortfall for over 6 million drought victims |
| 22/10/09 |
Nations join forces with UN to stamp out rights abuses in conflict zones |
| 22/10/09 |
Sharing clean energy technologies crucial in climate change fight – UN official |
| 22/10/09 |
Insurance industry can propel transition to ‘green’ economy – UN |
| 22/10/09 |
UN approves energy-efficient mobile telephone charger for worldwide use |
| 22/10/09 |
Philippines: Top UN official discusses natural disasters, economic crisis with Filipino leader |
| 22/10/09 |
SG - Africa: Africa has full partner in UN in fight against forced displacement -Ban |
| 22/10/09 |
Swine fever: African swine fever spreads to northern Russia, UN reports |
| 22/10/09 |
Somalia: UNICEF worries funding shortfalls may threaten critical assistance to Somalia |
| 19/10/09 |
Timor: Additional funding helps UN agency feed Timorese schoolchildren |
| 19/10/09 |
SG - Afghanistan: Ban welcomes humanitarian group’s efforts to rid Afghanistan of mines |
| 19/10/09 |
Arab countries meet at UN-backed forum to save jobs in economic crisis |
| 19/10/09 |
Africa: Last African gathering before Copenhagen climate summit kicks off |
| 19/10/09 |
Vast broadband Internet deficit in least developed countries threatens trade |
| 16/10/09 |
Europe: UN agency calls for better monitoring to combat human trafficking in Europe |
| 15/10/09 |
Chad: Shrinking Lake Chad could trigger humanitarian disaster, UN agency warns |
| 15/10/09 |
Asia-Pacific: UN meeting calls for new technology policies for disabled in Asia-Pacific |
| 15/10/09 |
Pacific: In wake of Pacific tsunami, UN official urges countries to build better to reduce future risks |
| 15/10/09 |
Rural women around the world deprived of their human rights, say UN chief |
| 15/10/09 |
Next five non-permanent members of Security Council chosen |
| 14/10/09 |
Healthy oceans new key to combating climate change, UN agencies stress |
| 14/10/09 |
UN report: Economic crisis exposes fragile global food system |
| 14/10/09 |
UN officials call for urgent action to protect hospitals from natural hazards |
| 13/10/09 |
Ethiopia: Food insecurity continues across parts of Ethiopia, UN reports |
| 13/10/09 |
Kenya: Food shortfalls head list of humanitarian crises in Kenya, UN warns |
| 13/10/09 |
Philippines: Months of hard work ahead in storm-battered Philippines, says top UN official |
| 13/10/09 |
SEAL THE DEAL: UN lends a hand to community efforts to adapt to climate change |
| 13/10/09 |
UN-backed study: International pact needed to prevent organ trafficking |
| 13/10/09 |
India: UNAIDS chief praises innovative clinic in Bangalore at end of visit to India |
| 12/10/09 |
Migiro lauds extensive partnership between UN and European Union |
| 12/10/09 |
SG: Secretary-General urges global response to combat trafficking of fake medicines |
| 12/10/09 |
Gorilla protection should be a part of Copenhagen climate talks – UN official |
| 12/10/09 |
UN official spotlights gap between reality and rhetoric on climate change negotiations |
| 12/10/09 |
Men commit wide-scale sexual crimes with impunity in conflict zones, says UN |
| 12/10/09 |
Philippines: Visiting flood-ravaged Philippines, UN aid chief pledges full support |
| 12/10/09 |
Boosting agricultural productivity key to feeding growing population |
| 12/10/09 |
SG: Ban appeals for funding to make women’s health and gender equality a reality |
| 12/10/09 |
Boom in international trade fails workers in developing world – UN report |
| 10/10/09 |
SG: Secretary-General welcomes Armenian-Turkish accord |
| 9/10/09 |
UN agricultural official: Save the forests, help save the planet |
| 8/10/09 |
FAO: Hike in agricultural investment needed to feed world’s surging population |
| 8/10/09 |
UNAIDS: Top UN AIDS official urges India not to waver in fight against epidemic |
| 7/10/09 |
SG: Ban presses industry and governments to invest in green energy initiatives |
| 7/10/09 |
UN must help poor nations meet looming development, climate deadlines – official |
| 7/10/09 |
Humans undermine nature’s help in war on climate change, UN agency warns |
| 7/10/09 |
Gaza: Food enters Gaza through crossings while fuel pipeline remains shut down |
| 7/10/09 |
Sudan: Inter-ethnic violence in southern Sudan threatens return of displaced |
| 7/10/09 |
UN convenes world tourism leaders to plan recovery after economic crisis |
| 7/10/09 |
Tajikistan: UN backs campaign to vaccinate against measles and rubella |
| 7/10/09 |
Pacific Ocean: Over 3,000 Samoans left homeless in wake of deadly Pacific Ocean tsunami, UN reports |
| 7/10/09 |
UN launches online training course to fight terrorism |
| 6/10/09 |
UN calls for steps to save millions of children from trafficking, abuse |
| 6/10/09 |
Mobile communication subscriptions soar to 4.6 billion, says UN body |
| 6/10/09 |
Rwanda: UNICEF supports efforts to immunize Rwandan children against measles |
| 6/10/09 |
Indian Ocean: Indian Ocean nations to test UN-backed tsunami warning system |
| 5/10/09 |
Urgent funding needed to fill teacher gap in developing world, UN warns |
| 5/10/09 |
UN index shows deep inequalities persist between countries rich and poor |
| 5/10/09 |
Asia-Pacific: UN looks to long-term recovery plans after slew of disasters in Asia-Pacific |
| 5/10/09 |
UN report calls for widespread reforms to make the most out of migration |
| 5/10/09 |
Marking World Habitat Day, UN officials call for recharged urban planning |
| 5/10/09 |
Behind the scenes of the making of a flagship UN report on human development |
| 5/10/09 |
Information technologies vital to tackling climate change – UN Secretary-General |
| 5/10/09 |
Mauritania’s farmers to benefit from UN scheme to reduce dependence on food imports |
| 5/10/09 |
Women must play full part in peace-building, Security Council declares |
| 5/10/09 |
SG- Pakistan: Ban condemns ‘heinous’ attack on UN food aid office in Pakistan |
| 4/10/09 |
UN report calls for widespread reforms to make the most out of migration |
| 3/10/09 |
SG: Ban voices hope ahead of final leg of negotiations on climate change treaty |
| 3/10/09 |
UN meeting reaches agreement on measuring desertification |
| 2/10/09 |
Progress on latest climate negotiations mixed, top UN official says |
| 2/10/09 |
SG: Ban urges investment in women and girls, particularly during economic crisis |
| 2/10/09 |
Samoa: UN responds to Samoa’s appeal for assistance in wake of deadly tsunami |
| 2/10/09 |
Uganda: Thousands of Ugandans return to their farms after 20 years in displaced camps – UN |
| 2/10/09 |
Latin America & Caribbean: Unemployment rate inches higher in Latin America and Caribbean, UN reports |
| 2/10/09 |
Haiti: Now is the time to invest in Haiti, UN envoy Bill Clinton says during latest visit |
| 2/10/09 |
SG: Gandhi’s message of non-violent struggle key to facing modern threats – Ban |
| 1/10/09 |
Guinea: Security Council joins UN condemnation of killing of Guinea protesters |
| 1/10/09 |
Africa: UN experts advance plans for West African biodiversity corridor |
| 1/10/09 |
SG: Time for world to act collectively on climate change to avoid catastrophe, warns Ban |
| 1/10/09 |
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe launches plan to reduce impact of H1N1 flu – UN |
| 1/10/09 |
SG - DPR Korea: Dire humanitarian situation in DPR Korea jeopardizes human rights, says Ban |
| 1/10/09 |
Yemen: Insecurity and clashes in northern Yemen keep aid from thousands in need – UN |
| 1/10/09 |
Indonesia: UN assessment teams to survey damage wreaked by deadly quakes |
| 1/10/09 |
Pacific island: UN officials express concern over loss of life in wake of Pacific island tsunami |
| 1/10/09 |
UN officials call for greater State support for elderly on International Day |
| 1/10/09 |
Asylum systems in some countries ineffective, warns senior UN refugee official |
| 1/10/09 |
Philippines: UN agency widens assistance to flood survivors in Philippines |
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| 30/09/09 |
World Bank: Climate change safety in poorer States to cost up to $100 billion a year |
| 30/09/09 |
SG: Ban calls for boosting women’s participation in peace efforts |
| 30/09/09 |
Philippines: Lack of drainage systems exacerbated impact of deadly typhoon in the Philippines |
| 30/09/09 |
South Pacific: UN mobilizes relief efforts after deadly tsunami strikes South Pacific |
| 30/09/09 |
Indonesia: Deadly Indonesian earthquakes leave 75 dead and thousands trapped |
| 30/09/09 |
At least 4 million receiving AIDS drugs, but millions more lack access |
| 30/09/09 |
Zimbabwe: UN provides bicycles and motorcycles for Zimbabwe’s health workers |
| 30/09/09 |
Afghanistan: Senior UN envoy appeals for end to brutal attacks in Afghanistan |
| 30/09/09 |
Somalia: Insurgents realizing violence not the answer, says UN envoy to Somalia |
| 29/09/09 |
SG: World leaders make progress on climate change and disarmament, Ban says |
| 29/09/09 |
Growing number of UN Member States make commitment to stop use of child soldiers |
| 29/09/09 |
New UN treaty signatures and ratifications reach four-year high |
| 29/09/09 |
Botswana: Botswana fighting devastating AIDS pandemic, official tells UN debate |
| 29/09/09 |
Sri Lanka: UN rights envoy voices concern for 250,000 displaced Sri Lankans trapped in camps |
| 29/09/09 |
SG: Ban cites progress on climate change, disarmament |
| 28/09/09 |
Widened G20 would include views of more nations, South-East Asian nations tell UN |
| 28/09/09 |
Nigeria: issues call at UN for reinforced fight against illicit small arms trade |
| 28/09/09 |
Climate change antithetical to sustainable development, nations tell Assembly |
| 28/09/09 |
SG: Ban urges greater focus on drought, desertification in combating climate change |
| 28/09/09 |
Ireland: Time to act to combat global hunger is now, Ireland tells UN debate |
| 28/09/09 |
Africa: UN partners with African initiative to slash numbers of starving on the continent |
| 28/09/09 |
Global economic turmoil has cemented bonds between poorer nations, UN hears |
| 28/09/09 |
Burkina Faso: UN dispatches experts to assess contamination in wake of floods |
| 28/09/09 |
Philippines: UN dispatches disaster response official in wake of deadly storm |
| 28/09/09 |
UN-backed negotiations on climate change pact pick up pace |
| 28/09/09 |
Increasingly complex conflicts put aid efforts at risk, warns UN refugee chief |
| 28/09/09 |
Spain: UN forum on reproductive health in protracted crises kicks off in Spain |
| 27/09/09 |
Tourism plays key role in preserving world's rich diversity, says UN official |
| 26/09/09 |
South Pacific: Tactical manoeuvring on climate change must end, South Pacific leaders tell UN debate |
| 26/09/09 |
India: Urging faster UN reform, India says world body should lead response to key challenges |
| 25/09/09 |
Iran: UN nuclear watchdog seeking access to new Iranian fuel enrichment plant |
| 25/09/09 |
Boosting yields, not area of farmland, key to increased food production – UN |
| 25/09/09 |
Somalia: UN agency sounds alarm over worsening crisis for Somalis fleeing violence |
| 25/09/09 |
Côte d'Ivoire thanks UN for restoration of peace |
| 25/09/09 |
Estonia: UN must not underestimate cyber threats, says Estonian leader |
| 25/09/09 |
Zimbabwe: At UN, Zimbabwe’s leader blasts ‘illegal’ sanctions against his country |
| 20-26/09/09 |
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| 24/09/09 |
General Assembly hears call for greater efforts to close gap between rich and poor |
| 24/09/09 |
Senegal seeks UN backing for ‘Great Green Wall’ across Africa |
| 24/09/09 |
Georgia, addressing UN debate, speaks out against ‘new dividing line’ |
| 24/09/09 |
Security Council calls for world free of nuclear weapons during historic summit |
| 24/09/09 |
Africa: Financial crisis eroding development gains, African leaders warn at UN |
| 24/09/09 |
Swiss leader stresses importance of UN amid rising influence of G-20 |
| 24/09/09 |
China, Republic of Korea emerging as global ‘green’ leaders – UN agency |
| 24/09/09 |
SG: Opportunity to rid world of nuclear weapons must be seized, Ban stresses |
| 24/09/09 |
UN urges States to adhere to new instrument to protect human rights |
| 24/09/09 |
UN maritime chief calls on world leaders to agree on global warming treaty |
| 24/09/09 |
Burkina Faso: Budding entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso earn boost from UN agency |
| 23/09/09 |
Chile warns UN of potential failure of climate change talks in Copenhagen |
| 23/09/09 |
Russia: UN unparalleled in ability to solve major global problems, Russian leader says |
| 23/09/09 |
France: Time running out to reform global governance, French leader warns at UN |
| 23/09/09 |
Uganda: African States need to move faster on development, Uganda tells UN debate |
| 23/09/09 |
Dominican Republic: Dominican Republic calls for tax on tax havens to fund UN humanitarian goals |
| 23/09/09 |
Czech leader warns UN against greater regulation in wake of global economic crisis |
| 23/09/09 |
Libya and Algeria urge wide-scale reform of the UN to deal with current challenges |
| 23/09/09 |
Top UN official urges world leaders to boost efforts for better nutrition |
| 23/09/09 |
Multilateralism the only way forward, General Assembly President says |
| 23/09/09 |
UN refugee agency - Kyrgyzstan takes steps to cut numbers of stateless people |
| 22/09/09 |
Rotterdam: UN treaty on maritime goods transportation set to be signed in Rotterdam |
| 22/09/09 |
SG: Climate talks on ‘right track,’ but momentum must be maintained |
| 22/09/09 |
SG: World leaders demonstrated energy, dynamism on climate change |
| 22/09/09 |
Failure on climate change not an option, Ban tells business leaders |
| 22/09/09 |
UN endeavours to ensure that children have a say in climate change moves |
| 22/09/09 |
UN-backed report outlines social, political factors driving AIDS pandemic |
| 22/09/09 |
SG: Ban vows support for Palestinian efforts to build state institutions in two years |
| 22/09/09 |
Humanitarian issues top talks between Secretary-General and Pakistani leader |
| 22/09/09 |
World leaders gather at UN for largest-ever summit on climate change |
| 22/09/09 |
Darfur: refugees in Chad set to move away from unstable border with Sudan |
| 22/09/09 |
SG: Ban exhorts world leaders to accelerate action on climate change |
| 22/09/09 |
UN agency: Global campaign reaches goal of seven billion new trees |
| 21/09/09 |
UN labour chief: G20 nations could save up to 11 million jobs this year |
| 21/09/09 |
Africa: FAO warns of escalating hunger in East Africa |
| 21/09/09 |
Africa: UNAIDS enters partnership to keep babies HIV-free in Africa |
| 21/09/09 |
SG: Collective action must be at heart of climate change response |
| 21/09/09 |
Africa: Drought and conflict aggravate hunger in East Africa, warns UN food agency |
| 18/09/09 |
France: UN refugee agency voices hope that France extends protection to asylum-seekers |
| 18/09/09 |
SG: Ban presses G20 leaders to maintain commitment to help world’s most vulnerable |
| 18/09/09 |
UN report: No end in sight to economic crisis for hard-hit developing world |
| 18/09/09 |
Mexico: UN authorizes emergency grant to assist Mexican flood survivors |
| 18/09/09 |
UN report - Guatemala:Worst drought in Guatemala in decades affecting 2.5 million people |
| 18/09/09 |
Funding shortage may force UN agency to reduce food aid to Kenyans |
| 18/09/09 |
More must be done to reform global food system to fight crisis, says UN expert |
| 18/09/09 |
Head of UN health agency applauds H1N1 vaccine donations for developing world |
| 17/09/09 |
Five new UN Goodwill Ambassadors named to help combat hunger |
| 17/09/09 |
SG: Renewed multilateralism vital to tackling today’s global concerns, Ban says |
| 17/09/09 |
Treaty linking women’s rights and development still vital after 15 years |
| 17/09/09 |
Top global investors appeal for action on climate change |
| 16/09/09 |
Chief of UN anti-hunger agency: Most vulnerable must not be forgotten |
| 16/09/09 |
UN official: Summit of G20 countries must help lower global trade barriers |
| 16/09/09 |
Mounting crises leave UN relief efforts with almost $5 billion shortfall |
| 16/09/09 |
UN urges Member States to sign up to treaties with global reach |
| 16/09/09 |
Serbia-Russia: partnership on nuclear waste will hasten development, UN says |
| 16/09/09 |
UN report: World falling short on pledges to lift people out of poverty |
| 16/09/09 |
UN adviser: Climate change, population growth could lead to human catastrophe |
| 16/09/09 |
Haiti and Dominican Republic: Haiti and Dominican Republic partner to save border lakes with UN’s help |
| 16/09/09 |
Côte d’Ivoire: evidence shows toxic wastes caused deaths, illnesses, says UN expert |
| 16/09/09 |
SG: Ban hails universal participation with ozone protection pacts |
| 15/09/09 |
West Africa: deadly floods could trigger disease outbreaks, UN agency warns |
| 15/09/09 |
Africa: UN-backed partnership promises education for millions more African children |
| 15/09/09 |
Traffic noise to become quieter thanks to UN-backed advance |
| 15/09/09 |
UN to establish single new agency to deal with rights of women |
| 15/09/09 |
Zimbabwe: UNICEF unveils $70 million boost for Zimbabwean schoolchildren |
| 15/09/09 |
More than $200 million of UN funding set to benefit poor farmers in 14 countries |
| 15/09/09 |
Tackling impunity and discrimination among top priorities for UN rights chief |
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Interview: Interview with Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) |
| 14/09/09 |
Gaza - UN report: Gaza’s water supply in danger of collapse |
| 14/09/09 |
UN food agency pays tribute to ‘father’ of Green Revolution |
| 14/09/09 |
General Assembly agrees to hold more talks on responsibility to protect |
| 14/09/09 |
Zimbabwe: UN food agency gives a helping hand to farmers in Zimbabwe |
| 12/09/09 |
Kenya: Kenya, UN Ambassador Jolie visits 'dire' camp for Somali refugees |
| 11/09/09 |
Somalia: Food insecurity in Somalia expected to worsen in coming months, UN warns |
| 11/09/09 |
Sudan: Senior UN official warns of deadly dangers facing southern Sudan |
| 11/09/09 |
Burkina Faso: UN appeals for $18 million to assist flood victims in Burkina Faso |
| 11/09/09 |
Pakistan: More than 100,000 people uprooted by clashes in north-west Pakistan |
| 11/09/09 |
Guatemala: Hunger crisis in Guatemala draws mounting concern from UN food agency |
| 11/09/09 |
WHO: UN health agency outlines measures to reduce impact of H1N1 flu in schools |
| 10/09/09 |
IMF: UN panel calls for new global reserve, credit systems to avert future crises |
| 10/09/09 |
Guatemala: Food shortages in Guatemala threaten hundreds of thousands, warns UN agency |
| 10/09/09 |
UN-backed study: Young people dying from preventable, treatable causes |
| 10/09/09 |
Viet Nam: UN report warns of danger in hike in numbers of baby boys born in Viet Nam |
| 10/09/09 |
NEWSMAKER: Fight against climate change enters UN official’s daily life |
| 10/09/09 |
Carbon credit scheme could propel action on climate change |
| 10/09/09 |
UNICEF report: Number of deaths of children under five continues to drop |
| 9/09/09 |
Asia: UN-backed forum examines low-carbon industrial future for Asia |
| 9/09/09 |
UN-backed report: Male circumcision cost-effective means to prevent HIV |
| 9/09/09 |
Laura Bush joins senior UN officials in call for greater efforts to boost global literacy |
| 09/09/09 |
Haiti: Haiti advancing towards stability but much more needs to be done |
| 09/09/09 |
SG: World is over-armed and peace is under-funded, Ban tells civil society forum |
| 09/09/09 |
Kenya: UN backs Kenyan appeal for $81 million to restore critical forest area |
| 09/09/09 |
Asia: UN-backed forum examines low-carbon industrial future for Asia |
| 09/09/09 |
Mexico: Ban offers UN aid to victims during unplanned visit to Mexican flood zone |
| 09/09/09 |
UN urges donors to boost aid to poor countries despite economic crisis |
| 09/09/09 |
Migiro warns that economic turmoil has exacerbated violence against women |
| 08/09/09 |
UN official voices hope that upcoming climate talks spur action at highest levels |
| 08/09/09 |
latest UN trade report: Economic, financial crises far from over |
| 08/09/09 |
Radiation is widely misused in medicine, UN agency warns |
| 08/09/09 |
UN report - Palestine: Faltering Palestinian economy needs bold new strategy |
| 08/09/09 |
Ethiopia: Cases of deadly diarrhoea mount in Ethiopian capital, warns UN |
| 08/09/09 |
West Africa: Floods affect 600,000 people across West Africa, UN reports |
| 08/09/09 |
10 Stories: UN releases latest list of ‘10 Stories the World Should Hear More About’ |
| 08/09/09 |
Afghanistan: Amid concerns of fraud, UN envoy calls for ensuring integrity of Afghan polls |
| 08/09/09 |
Yemen: UN agencies urge immediate access to civilians hit by fighting |
| 08/09/09 |
Algeria: UN refugee chief set to assess conditions for people after decades in Algerian camps |
| 08/09/09 |
Bhutan: Number of Bhutanese resettled from Nepal tops 20,000, UN says |
| 08/09/09 |
UN chief calls for greater commitment to boost literacy on International Day |
| 07/09/09 |
Liberia: Human rights must be paramount in policing, UN envoy says in Liberia |
| 04/09/09 |
UN report: Sexual violence against children now key feature of armed conflict |
| 04/09/09 |
New UN pact aims to boost sharing of climate-related data to fight hunger |
| 04/09/09 |
Somalia: Urgent food aid needed to avert humanitarian catastrophe in Somalia |
| 04/09/09 |
UN agency urges measures to slash non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas pollutants |
| 04/09/09 |
Burkina Faso: UN sends disaster assessment team as floods hit capital of Burkina Faso |
| 04/09/09 |
H1N1: Nearly 2,840 deaths attributed to H1N1 virus, reports UN health agency |
| 04/09/09 |
Philippines: UN health agency urges support for displaced civilians in southern Philippines |
| 03/09/09 |
China: No remaining humanitarian needs in China in wake of deadly typhoon, UN finds |
| 03/09/09 |
SG: Ban confers with Sri Lankan official on plight of uprooted civilians |
| 03/09/09 |
SG: Ban to open UN conference with civil society groups next week in Mexico |
| 03/09/09 |
Haiti: UN chief voices cautious optimism over Haiti’s future |
| 03/09/09 |
Yemen: UN refugee agency distribute food aid to thousands of refugees in Yemen |
| 03/09/09 |
Technology and innovation can help expand education for all – UN official |
| 03/09/09 |
Ecuador: UN-backed scheme boosts income, nutrition of poor Ecuadorian farmers |
| 03/09/09 |
Indonesia: UN team surveys aftermath of Indonesia’s lethal earthquake |
| 03/09/09 |
Afghanistan: UN agency shelters hundreds of returning refugees in northern Afghan wastelands |
| 03/09/09 |
Gaza: water crisis prompts UN call for immediate opening of crossings |
| 03/09/09 |
SG: Ban urges rapid progress in negotiations on new climate change pact |
| 02/09/09 |
Women’s access to health services boosts gender equality, says UNDP chief |
| 02/09/09 |
UN Economic Commission for Africa hosts climate change meeting |
| 02/09/09 |
Time ripe to tap into world’s ecosystems to tackle climate change – UN |
| 02/09/09 |
Rwanda: Senior UN officials applaud Rwandan efforts to stop the spread of HIV and tuberculosis |
| 02/09/09 |
Indonesia: UN prepares to help after deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia |
| 02/09/09 |
SG: From Polar ice rim, Ban issues call for urgent action on climate change |
| 01/09/09 |
Haiti: More than 100 Haitian orphans receive aid from Nepalese UN peacekeepers |
| 01/09/09 |
Northern Yemen’s humanitarian situation unravelling, warns UN refugee agency |
| 01/09/09 |
Gaza: UN receives €13 million cash injection to ease unemployment crisis |
| 01/09/09 |
More than 90 countries agree to UN-backed treaty to stamp out pirate fishing |
| 01/09/09 |
UN report proposes new Marshall Plan to promote development and save the planet |
| 01/09/09 |
DESA Global dialogue on development: Climate change summit to precede general debate of the General Assembly’s 64th session |
| 01/09/09 |
DESA Feature: ICT and innovation for education
ICT can be a powerful enabler to bring sustainable development to countries of this world... |
| 01/09/09 |
DESA Feature: Climate change and economic growth |
| 01/09/09 |
SG: Ban gets first-hand view of climate change’s effects in Arctic rim |
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| 31/08/09 |
Colombia: UN expert voices outrage after mass killing of indigenous people |
| 31/08/09 |
Zambia: UN expert urges Zambia to ‘move from rhetoric to action’ in fighting extreme poverty |
| 31/08/09 |
UN talks seek to boost global access to climate data |
| 31/08/09 |
UN officials push for creation of monitoring system for marine environment |
| 31/08/09 |
SG: Ban emphasizes key role of UN in tackling today’s challenges |
| 31/08/09 |
South-East Asian countries hold UN-backed meeting to discuss green growth strategies |
| 31/08/09 |
Bolivia, Paraguay: UN urges action against forced indigenous labour in Bolivia, Paraguay |
| 30/08/09 |
SG: Trust and renewed multilateralism keys to tackling today's crises |
| 28/08/09 |
SG: Agreement on new climate change pact crucial to future of humanity |
| 28/08/09 |
Eastern DR Congo: UN agency: Thousands still fleeing Ugandan rebel attacks in eastern DR Congo |
| 28/08/09 |
Beijing and Taipei: UN sends disaster assessment teams to Beijing and Taipei after typhoon strikes |
| 28/08/09 |
Myanmar: UN voices concern as fresh fighting in Myanmar uproots thousands |
| 28/08/09 |
Yemen: As fighting worsens in Yemen, UN calls for safe corridors for aid and civilians |
| 27/08/09 |
UNESCO issues voluntary sex education guidelines to help young people |
| 27/08/09 |
Africa: UN’s anti-malaria envoy confident of reaching protection milestone in Africa |
| 27/08/09 |
Pakistan: UN voices concern over destruction of health facilities |
| 27/08/09 |
UN expert: Australia can do more to improve situation of indigenous peoples |
| 26/08/09 |
Yearbook for 2006 spotlights UN’s efforts to ‘deliver as one’ |
| 26/08/09 |
DR Congo: UNICEF chief, basketball star unveil new HIV/AIDS treatment centres |
| 26/08/09 |
Top UN official: History no longer a good indicator for weather forecasts |
| 25/08/09 |
Republic of Congo: Health, education efforts in Republic of Congo receive $500,000 boost from UN |
| 25/08/09 |
Asia: Sustainable agriculture key to recovery from financial crisis in Asia |
| 25/08/09 |
Palestine: Top UN envoy welcomes Palestinian efforts to build up state institutions |
| 25/08/09 |
Pakistan:UN agencies discuss early recovery efforts with Pakistani authorities |
| 25/08/09 |
Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s drought survivors need urgent help to avert health crisis |
| 25/08/09 |
Somalia: UN warns Half of Somalia’s population could go hungry |
| 25/08/09 |
Kenya: UN agency sounds alarm on dire food situation |
| 24/08/09 |
Timor-Leste: With pedal power, UN staff take part in race to change perceptions about Timor-Leste |
| 23/08/09 |
UN: Youth to mobilize against climate change in 100 cities |
| 21/08/09 |
Africa - UN agency: Newly-discovered group of displaced Central Africans need urgent aid |
| 21/08/09 |
Nobel-winning economist says UN best suited to oversee global economic overhaul |
| 21/08/09 |
Haiti: UN agencies and peacekeepers prepare for hurricane season |
| 21/08/09 |
Uganda: Top UN officials review malaria control efforts in Uganda |
| 20/08/09 |
Zimbabwe: UN agency warns of potential cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe |
| 20/08/09 |
Sudan- UN warns: Southern Sudan faces worsening food shortage |
| 20/08/09 |
Talks between UN and Ivorian officials focus on food security, rural poor |
| 20/08/09 |
DESA Feature: Transport for sustainable development |
| 20/08/09 |
Haiti: Haitian farmers boost food production with UN help |
| 20/08/09 |
UN and Republic of Korea partner to boost ‘green’ growth |
| 19/08/09 |
Ratification of UN-backed nuclear treaty nears milestone of 150 countries |
| 19/08/09 |
FEATURE: Five years after tsunami, Indonesia better prepared for catastrophes |
| 19/08/09 |
UN agency: El Niño weather pattern likely to continue into 2010 |
| 19/08/09 |
FEATURE: Transition phase after conflict vital for success of humanitarian programmes |
| 19/08/09 |
FEATURE: In Darfur, a helping hand for the most vulnerable victims of conflict |
| 19/08/09 |
Nepal: New UN study examines hunger severity within Nepal |
| 19/08/09 |
World Humanitarian Day will be observed for the first time |
| 18/08/09 |
FEATURE: Transition phase after conflict vital for success of humanitarian programmes |
| 18/08/09 |
New UN report details Shanghai’s ‘green’ efforts ahead of Expo 2010 |
| 18/08/09 |
UNICEF plays large role in global safe water forum |
| 17/08/09 |
FEATURE: Aid workers face puzzle of keeping funds flowing when donor support ebbs |
| 17/08/09 |
Liberia - UN report: Liberia still faces security challenges, despite gains towards peace |
| 17/08/09 |
Nepal - UN report: Nepal has mixed record in transition from war to peace |
| 17/08/09 |
Pakistan - UN aid agencies: Deadly floods hit north-west Pakistan |
| 17/08/09 |
Gaza - New UN report spotlights humanitarian crisis triggered by blockade of Gaza |
| 17/08/09 |
SG: Scientists and intellectuals 'key to new green economy,' Ban says |
| 17/08/09 |
Young people gather to demand action on climate change – UN |
| 17/08/09 |
Côte d’Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire carries out nationwide polio campaign with help of UN mission |
| 14/08/09 |
Somalia - UN agencies launch next round of child health initiative in Somalia |
| 14/08/09 |
Top UN official: ‘Limited progress’ made at latest round climate talks |
| 13/08/09 |
Nigeria - Independent UN expert sounds alarm on mass forced evictions in Nigeria |
| 13/08/09 |
Interest in nuclear power continues to grow, UN reports |
| 12/08/09 |
UN-backed climate change talks gaining traction ahead of global conference |
| 12/08/09 |
Senior UN official calls for urgent measures to mitigate impact of landslides |
| 12/08/09 |
SG: Ban calls for protection of young against ravages of recession, climate change |
| 12/08/09 |
Today is International Youth Day
"SUSTAINABILITY: Our Challenge. Our Future." |
| 11/08/09 |
SG: Ban calls for urgent action to minimize disaster damage in Asia |
| 11/08/09 |
UN seeks $1.5 million to tackle rising malnutrition among Central African children |
| 11/08/09 |
Lebanon: UN mission in Lebanon conducts natural disaster response exercise with army |
| 11/08/09 |
Asia-Pacific: UN examines how to use technology to minimize disaster damage in Asia-Pacific |
| 11/08/09 |
New UN report says 50 million women in Asia at risk of HIV from their partners |
| 11/08/09 |
Argentina: NBA star and UN ambassador stresses right to schooling in native Argentina |
| 10/08/09 |
SG: Rise in gas emissions must be contained to avoid global disaster, says Ban |
| 10/08/09 |
One of most polluted sites in US to become UN-backed ‘green’ complex |
| 10/08/09 |
Asia-Pacific: Top UN official calls on Asia-Pacific nations to lead on AIDS response |
| 10/08/09 |
Haiti: Ex-president Clinton to lead UN-backed trade mission to Haiti |
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July |
| 30/07/09 |
SG: Companies leading way towards low-carbon economy will be twenty-first century’s market winners, Secretary-General tells junior chamber leadership summit |
| 30/07/09 |
SG: Secretary-General, in message for international youth day, hails young people for having proven key partners in sustainable development |
| 30/07/09 |
WFP: Budget shortfall threatens UN’s ability to feed millions worldwide |
| 30/07/09 |
UN to help Angola achieve ‘water for all’ |
| 29/07/09 |
SG: Ban to visit Arctic ice rim in latest push for action on climate change |
| 29/07/09 |
UN trade body: Migrants increasingly vulnerable due to global recession |
| 29/07/09 |
UN forum: Broadband Internet access critical catalyst to Asia-Pacific development |
| 28/07/09 |
UNIDO: Six countries enjoy a cleaner way to chill out with help of UN agency |
| 28/07/09 |
WIPO: Singapore to host regional centre for intellectual property disputes – UN |
| 28/07/09 |
SG: Mongolia a ‘role model’ for other developing countries, Ban says |
| 28/07/09 |
WHO: Influenza A(H1N1): UN public health arm to determine most vulnerable age groups |
| 27/07/09 |
UN-HABITAT: UN agency launches scheme in Iraq to improve basic services, housing |
| 27/07/09 |
SG: Ban calls on countries to introduce practical steps to adapt to climate change |
| 27/07/09 |
FAO: UN agency calls for more integrated approach to fire prevention |
| 27/07/09 |
UN-HABITAT: South African riots over housing and services spark concern from UN agency |
| 27/07/09 |
SG: Ban calls on countries to introduce practical steps to adapt to climate change |
| 26/07/09 |
SG: Ban sees first-hand impact of climate change in Mongolia |
| 25/07/09 |
SG: Local governments have critical role to play in fight against climate change – Ban |
| 24/07/09 |
UN-backed meeting examines recession’s impact on Pacific island nations |
| 24/07/09 |
top UN official: Financing for poorer countries key to securing new climate deal |
| 24/07/09 |
‘Greening’ agriculture key to fighting climate change, boosting food security |
| 24/07/09 |
UN health agency: Death toll from influenza outbreak nears 800 |
| 23/07/09 |
SG: Ban urges China to serve as model for combating impact of climate change |
| 23/07/09 |
UNOG: UN’s Geneva headquarters given ‘green’ seal of approval |
| 23/07/09 |
USG: China and UN sign pact to boost statistical reporting standards in region |
| 23/07/09 |
UN unveils offensive to curb animal virus |
| 22/07/09 |
USG: Remarks at the Signing Ceremony of the Trust Fund Agreement Between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the United Nations |
| 22/07/09 |
Blue helmets planting trees in bid to ‘green’ planet |
| 22/07/09 |
UN-backed study: Change in drug treatment reduces HIV infection in newborn babies |
| 22/07/09 |
UN atomic agency helps developing countries considering going nuclear |
| 21/07/09 |
UN committee discusses new forms of discrimination against women |
| 21/07/09 |
Disease killing fish in Zambezi River risks spreading to other parts of Africa, UN warns |
| 21/07/09 |
UN study: Ending river blindness possible with commonly-used drug |
| 21/07/09 |
Rule of law focus of UN-backed training in Caribbean |
| 20/07/09 |
New UN-backed report finds declining funding levels for HIV vaccine research |
| 20/07/09 |
UNICEF uses text messages to spread the word about polio in Zambia |
| 20/07/09 |
UN gives technological boost to 500,000 Albanian school students |
| 20/07/09 |
SG: Secretary-General to focus on climate change during trip to China and Mongolia |
| 20/07/09 |
G8: G8 leaders ‘ignored’ UN’s scientific findings on climate change, says official |
| 20/07/09 |
WFP: Former Ghanaian leader takes helm of UN efforts to fight schoolchildren’s hunger |
| 17/07/09 |
FAO: UN breeding barn owls to stamp out crop-eating rodents in Laos |
| 17/07/09 |
SG: Climate change tops Ban’s talks with French leader |
| 17/07/09 |
SG: Ban launches UN advisory group on energy and climate change |
| 17/07/09 |
UNECE: UN pact to expose Europe’s biggest polluters |
| 17/07/09 |
UN Expert: Greater efforts needed to end displacement in northern Uganda |
| 16/07/09 |
UNCTAD: Poor countries need to rethink development model, UN report finds |
| 16/07/09 |
UN Report: Poor countries need to rethink development model |
| 16/07/09 |
UN official praises G8 leaders' commitment to boosting food security |
| 16/07/09 |
Donor help crucial as health situation crumbles in south and central Somalia |
| 16/07/09 |
UN agency commits to helping protect land rights for Africa’s displaced |
| 16/07/09 |
Benin: UN agencies increase assistance in wake of floods |
| 16/07/09 |
Developing countries still hurting from high food prices |
| 16/07/09 |
Grant from UN-backed fund enables Togo to scale up HIV services |
| 15/07/09 |
UN Official: Challenges remain in run-up to Copenhagen climate change conference |
| 15/07/09 |
UN Experts predict better seeds can help Benin become self-sufficient in rice |
| 15/07/09 |
UNICEF: New UNICEF kit helps young children caught up in war, disasters |
| 15/07/09 |
UN Official: Economic crisis rolling back Asia’s development gains |
| 14/07/09 |
Aid agencies need $11 million to provide water and sanitation to displaced Somalis |
| 14/07/09 |
Top UN Officials: Five top UN officials appeal to world leaders to ‘seal the deal’ on new climate pact |
| 14/07/09 |
UN & Top Asset Managers: Green investments a legal responsibility |
| 13/07/09 |
SG: Post-conflict countries need more help to reap peace dividends, Ban says |
| 14/07/09 |
UN Health Chief: Innovation key to ensuring adequate vaccines for all |
| 13/07/09 |
UN Health Experts: All countries will need vaccine for ‘unstoppable’ A(H1N1) virus |
| 11/07/09 |
UN Officials: Investing in women and girls smart choice in troubled economic times |
| 10/07/09 |
SG: Global recession threatens African development |
| 10/07/09 |
UNAIDS: UNAIDS welcomes French-speaking bloc’s commitment to combat HIV |
| 10/07/09 |
SG: Helping world’s hungry also promotes peace and stability |
| 09/07/09 |
Participants at UN Forum say: Invest more in higher education |
| 09/07/09 |
UNFPA: UN population agency and Iraq partner to boost development |
| 09/07/09 |
ECOSOC: Global cooperation key to boosting public health – UN Economic and Social Council |
| 09/07/09 |
SG: Proposed climate change measures insufficient, Ban tells major economies |
| 09/07/09 |
UN agency: New investment monitoring tool aims to boost business in Africa |
| 09/07/09 |
Improving mobile communications during disasters focus of new UN partnership |
| 07/07/09 |
UN envoy: Better water management key to tacking Afghan poverty |
| 07/07/09 |
UN Agencies: UN agencies urge action by G8 leaders to support world’s hungry |
| 06/07/09 |
UN Report: Economic and food crises threaten recent development gains |
| 06/07/09 |
UN Agency: Advances in tackling HIV at risk from economic downturn, warns UN agency |
| 01/07/09 |
SG: Climate change, DPR Korea focus of Ban’s talks with Japanese leader |
| 01/07/09 |
Stronger agriculture sector key to brighter future for Africa, Migiro tells leaders |
| 01/07/09 |
UN Report: Greater efforts needed to rid Iraq of landmines |
| 07/09 |
UN DESA: Global health challenges and their impact on development |
| 01/07/09 |
Top UN officials urge donors to help Africa weather food crisis |
| 01/07/09 |
WFP: Lack of funding forces UN food agency to downsize work in DPR Korea see also UN Radio coverage |
| 07/09 |
UN DESA: UN financial and economic summit adopts outcome document |
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June |
| 30/06/09 |
UN trade body: Africa’s food crisis must not be forgotten amid global economic woes |
| 29/06/09 |
Central Asia: High-level forum stresses need to tackle radioactive waste in Central Asia |
| 29/06/09 |
SG: Secretary-General welcomes new UK climate change financing scheme |
| 29/06/09 |
UN Envoy: Infrastructure critical to stimulate Afghan economic growth |
| 29/06/09 |
UN Rights Expert: Egypt making progress in water, sanitation see also UN Radio coverage |
| 26/06/09 |
Final Document Adopted at the UN Conference on the World Financial & Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development |
| 26/06/09 |
Assembly President: UN financial summit ‘first step’ on new path towards solidarity |
| 26/06/09 |
UN Report: Free trade can help combat global warming, finds UN report |
| 25/06/09 |
UN Report: Greater regional integration can build more resilient African economies |
| 25/06/09 |
UN Agencies: ‘Green’ economy vital to promoting development in midst of crises |
| 25/06/09 |
Human rights must figure prominently in tackling financial crisis, UN summit told |
| 24/06/09 |
SG Ban Ki-moon: Remarks at the UN Conference on the world financial and economic crisis and its impact on development |
| 24/06/09 |
Top officials converge at UN to tackle global economic crisis |
| 17/06/09 |
UN-backed report: Agriculture weathering economic crisis better than other sectors |
| 06/09 |
UN DESA: Developing countries pay the highest price for the crisis |
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May |
| 08/05/09 |
GA President: Upcoming UN economic summit ‘timely and historic’ |
