Month: August 2019

Bringing nuclear test ban treaty into force a ‘central pillar’ of global disarmament push, says UN chief

The legacy of nuclear testing is “nothing but destruction,” and in a world of rising tensions, “our collective security depends”…

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International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism commemorated in Uromieh

International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was commemorated at the Conference Hall of Uromieh…

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UN chief appeals to G7 leaders for ‘strong commitment’ to tackle climate emergency

People all over the world are calling for a shift towards a greener, cleaner future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, stressing…

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Lack of funds forces UN to close down life-saving aid programmes in Yemen

The United Nations announced on Wednesday that it is being forced to close down several humanitarian programs in Yemen because money pledged by the Member States to pay for them has “failed to materialize”. …

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Myanmar military committed ‘routine, systematic’ sexual violence against ethnic minorities, UN experts find

Myanmar’s military must stop using sexual and gender-based violence to terrorize and punish ethnic minorities, according to a new report released on…

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World must stamp out persecution of religious groups, Guterres declares on new UN Day

UN chief António Guterres called for an end to the persecution of religious groups on Thursday, the first-ever International Day Commemorating the…

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Kashmir communications shutdown a ‘collective punishment’ that must be reversed, say UN experts

End the crackdown on freedom of expression, was the strong call to the Government by India from five United Nations…

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Afghanistan bloodshed mars 100 years of independence

Afghanistan is at a “crucial moment” in its history as it marks 100 years of independence, the head of the…

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‘Invisible’ crisis of water quality threatens human and environmental well-being: World Bank report

Deteriorating water quality worldwide is slashing the economic potential of heavily polluted areas, according to a new World Bank report,…

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The Republic Of Korea and UNIDO Support the Development of Sustainable Settlements for Afghan Refugees in Iran

With a three-year, US$1.5 million contribution from the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will develop…

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