Disasters could cost Asia-Pacific region $160 billion per year by 2030, UN warns
Economic losses to disasters in Asia and the Pacific could exceed $160 billion annually by 2030, the United Nations development arm in the region warned […]
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Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at a State Luncheon in Honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs. Macron
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Remarks John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC April 24, 2018 ACTING SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Well, thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. […]
New UN-backed action plan promotes hiring of refugees
A newly-launched action plan that encourages employers to expand job opportunities for refugees aims to be a “win-win situation” for both sides, as well as […]
A new bond with nature is goal of UN’s Mother Earth Day celebration
Harmony with Nature – living a better quality of life while minimizing the use of toxic materials and preserving natural resources – was the focus […]
At development financing forum, top UN officials urge breakaway from ‘short-termism’
The United Nations will support countries’ path to sustainable development by brokering partnerships, pursuing innovative finance, leveraging resources and building the necessary capacities, senior officials […]
Imprisoned Egyptian photojournalist to receive UN press freedom prize
A photojournalist who has been in jail for nearly five years after being arrested for covering a demonstration in Cairo has been selected to receive […]
Europe and Eurasia: Acting Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Klimkin
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 21, 2018 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Acting Secretary of State John J. […]
Do not send refugees back to the violence they fled from, UN agency urges Cameroon
Despite warnings, Nigerian refugees and asylum-seekers who fled Boko Haram violence continue to be returned from Cameroon, the United Nations refugee agency has said, underscoring […]
UN rights expert urge Iran to annul death sentence against prisoner
A group of United Nations human rights experts have called on Iran to annul the death sentence against a prisoner citing serious concerns that he […]
UN launches global plan to strengthen protection of internally displaced persons
With multiple crises forcing millions of people away from their homes, United Nations agencies, Governments and partners have launched a set of measures to strengthen […]