Promoting biodiversity across all agricultural sectors ‘fundamental’ — FAO chief
Changing how countries across the world produce food is “fundamental” to protecting the future of the Earth’s ecosystem, said the head of the Food and […]
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France: New terrorism laws may undercut human rights and freedoms, says UN expert
While commending efforts by the French government to combat terrorism, a United Nations rights expert has raised concerns about the effect recent counter-terrorism laws are […]
France: New terrorism laws may undercut human rights and freedoms, says UN expert
While commending efforts by the French government to combat terrorism, a United Nations rights expert has raised concerns about the effect recent counter-terrorism laws are […]
‘What is good for Africa is good for the world’ says UN chief on International Day
Praising efforts by African countries to alleviate poverty and build more stable societies, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pledged his on-going support for ending conflict […]
Transforming the world requires input from all society: UN deputy chief
International efforts to create a world where no one is left behind will only become a reality if all sectors in society participate, the United […]
Urgent action needed to avoid war, alleviate suffering in Gaza – UN envoy tells Security Council
Gaza is on the verge of collapse and its people becoming increasingly desperate, a United Nations envoy told the Security Council Wednesday, urging international action […]
Tackling corruption ‘from the top down’ essential, declares UN chief, marking key global treaty
Corruption and complicity know no geographical boundaries, and it is society’s most vulnerable who get hurt the most, senior United Nations officials said on Wednesday, […]
South Korea leads developed nations in household debt, UN expert warns
Despite being the world’s 11th largest economy, a significant number of South Koreans are living in “substandard” housing, faced with rising rents they can no […]
Europe and Eurasia: Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Pete Marocco Travels to Albania and Germany
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 22, 2018 Deputy Assistant Secretary Pete Marocco will travel to Tirana, Albania and Stuttgart, Germany […]
New project safeguards Rohingya refugees; boosts local farming – UN migration agency
A major canal dredging project underway in Southern Bangladesh to protect Rohingya refugees from monsoon floods, will have the added benefit of boosting local agriculture, […]