Rights of older people celebrated, as historic UN Declaration turns 70
The UN International Day of Older Persons, celebrated each 1 October, promotes the human rights of older people worldwide and, this year, celebrates the continued […]
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At UN, Nicaraguan Foreign Minister calls for ‘commitment to continue fighting for peace’ amid threats to sustainable development
While the world was in the midst of a crisis largely sparked by interventionism and “savage capitalism”, Nicaragua continued to bolster peace, strengthen security, “and…promote and defend […]
Tobacco control measures are working, but too slowly for low, middle-income countries
“Great progress” has been made in tackling tobacco consumption and saving lives but more needs to be done to challenge the industry’s attempts to “bypass” […]
Global Goals promise to ‘leave no one behind’ warrants special attention for middle-income countries, Belarusian minister tells UN Assembly
In spite of the criticism levelled against the United Nations, there is no other such platform for cooperation or a multilateral mechanism based on “equal […]
Embrace migrants, value their contributions, urges Lesotho Prime Minister at UN Assembly
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Lesotho highlighted the opportunities offered by migration and called on the international community to adhere […]
We stopped migration with a €1billion border fence – Hungarian Minister tells General Assembly
Hungary had proved wrong arguments that migration is impossible to stop by securing its borders with a €1 billion (about $1.16 billion) fence, the country’s […]
Regional, global solidarity indispensable to achieve sustainable development, says Lao PDR minister
National governments and the international community must work “hand-in-hand” to realize the lofty goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Foreign Minister of […]
Help Pacific ‘Ocean of Peace’ live up to its name, Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister tells UN
Welcoming the growing attention the world is paying to the Pacific Ocean, Rimbink Pato, Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, urged the […]
India ‘will not let you fail’ to reach Sustainable Development Goals, Foreign Minister tells UN
India is “totally committed” to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) said Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday, addressing the United Nations General Assembly’s […]
‘Not in my backyard’ attitude will not resolve crises – Greek Prime Minister
Recalling the challenges confronting Greece not so long ago, and the calls at the time from various quarters urging unilateral steps and disengagement with the […]