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MARRAKECH: ‘The eyes of the world are upon us,’ chair of UN conference says as new round of climate talks opens
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as ‘COP 22,’ opened today in Marrakech, Morocco, just days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement which has now been ratified by 100 countries.
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7 November
UN released two million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2015 latest ‘Greening the Blue’ report shows
Future of food security depends on irrigation methods that adapt to climate change – UN agency
New UN reveals extensive damage to health system in war-torn Yemen
UNICEF renews call for protection of children after kindergarten hit in deadly Damascus attack
Afghanistan: UN Mission probing air strikes that allegedly killed 32 civilians in Kunduz
Iraq: As anti-ISIL operation intensifies, civilians increasingly at risk, UN official warns
Mali: Ban strongly condemns attack that kills two civilians and one peacekeeper
6 November
Colombia: UN Mission, Government and FARC-EP to start joint ceasefire monitoring and verification
MARRAKECH: UN climate conference to continue momentum after Paris Agreement comes into force
5 November
UN chief highlights importance of preparedness to reduce tsunami risks
4 November
INTERVIEW: ‘Education has power to save lives,’ survivors say, ahead of first Tsunami Awareness Day
One year on, UN experts urge Brazil to urgently boost efforts to address impacts of dam collapse
‘Climate action starts in the kitchen,’ says UN, launching #Recipe4Change campaign
One month after Hurricane Matthew, needs in Haiti remain ‘vast,’ UN reports
Some 3,500 people fleeing South Sudan each day due to ongoing conflict – UN refugee agency
ISIL moving ‘trucks full of abducted civilians’ to Mosul as shields against airstrikes – UN warns
On historic day for climate action, Ban urges sustained momentum for better, safer future
Pregnant women, children among the victims in latest Mediterranean tragedy – UNICEF
3 November
South Sudan: UN peacekeeping chief sets up task force after probe into mission’s performance
UN agency working to address women’s health and protection needs in storm-hit Haiti
UN Security Council ‘strongly condemns’ ceasefire violations in Mali
Ban welcomes announcement of adoption of new Constitution in Côte d'Ivoire
Displaced amid Mosul offensive, close to 10,000 children in urgent need of aid, says UNICEF
African Union-UN mission in Darfur welcomes unilateral six-month truce by two armed groups
UN officials emphasize the need for coherence and coordination to achieve 2030 Agenda
‘Dramatic’ action needed to cut emissions, slow rise in global temperature – UN Environment report
FEATURE: Feudal-era Japanese village leader stands as beacon for tsunami education
New UN health agency guidelines aim to stop surgical infections and arrest spread of ‘superbugs’
UN rights experts urge DR Congo to lift 'unjustified' ban on protests
2 November
UN envoy calls for concerted efforts to avoid rolling-back of gains in Africa's Great Lakes
Deputy UN chief urges Central African lawmakers to act as ‘defenders of dialogue and reconciliation’
Afghanistan: International support to Kunduz remains essential, says UN Mission
On International Day, UN calls for end of impunity for crimes against journalists
Western Saharan refugees face looming food shortage, UN agencies warn in appeal for donor support
Funding shortfall for UN emergency response fund could have 'devastating impact'
1 November
Security Council authorizes UN Mission in Colombia to verify ceasefire
UN chief appoints Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan as special adviser for refugee summit follow-up
South Sudan: Ban to put in place measures to improve UN Mission’s ability to protect civilians
UN rights office concerned at continuing hostilities in both western and eastern Aleppo
31 October
Security Council extends mandate of UN-OPCW body on chemical weapons use in Syria
Lebanon: Welcoming new president, UN chief encourages formation of government without delay
“To transform our world, we must transform its cities” says UN chief on World Cities Day
UN refugee agency aims to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees by 2020
Almost one in seven children breathing heavily toxic air – UNICEF report
30 October
UN envoy on Syria 'shocked' and 'appalled' by indiscriminate rocket attack on western Aleppo
29 October
UN mission condemns killings and increased violence in the Central African Republic
Syria: Security Council strongly condemns attacks against schools and shelling of Russian Embassy
28 October
General Assembly elects 14 members to UN Human Rights Council
UN chief set to open next month ‘crucial phase’ of negotiations on Cyprus
Ban urges all parties in Venezuela to reduce polarization and engage sincerely in dialogue process
Violations of freedom of expression and the media continue in Belarus – UN rights expert
UN expert urges international community to continue to address human rights challenges in Myanmar
Achieving Global Goals hinges on 'determined pursuit' of sustainable transport – UN expert report
Withdrawal from International Criminal Court could send 'wrong message' – UN chief
Israel is denying Palestine’s right to development, says UN human rights expert
Stronger regional partnerships can help UN promote global stability, Ban tells Security Council
Syria: UN chief condemns reported school attack in western Aleppo
UN agricultural agency launches programme to eradicate deadly goat disease
Landmark accord agreed on world's largest marine sanctuary for Antarctica's Ross Sea – UN
UN expert panel cites crimes against humanity committed by Eritrean authorities dating back 25 years
Ban welcomes steps by UN maritime agency to limit carbon emissions from international shipping
Nearly 8,000 families abducted by ISIL from Mosul vicinity – UN rights office
27 October
‘We are not giving up,’ despite evacuation failure – UN envoys on Syria
Persons with disabilities must benefit from – and contribute to – development, says UN expert
As fires burn through Calais ‘Jungle,’ UNICEF urges protection of children remaining in the camp
UN health strategy making access to new, revolutionary hepatitis C treatment possible
Destruction of cultural heritage is an attack on people and their fundamental rights – UN expert
ISIL’s ‘scorched earth policy’ creating environmental and health havoc in Mosul, warns UN
‘It’s your story – don’t lose it,’ UNESCO says marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Severe hunger in southern Madagascar likely persist into 2017 due to drought-hit crops, UN warns
Syria: UN education envoy urges International Criminal Court probe into Idlib school attack
26 October
‘Stop draining the blood of Syrians’ – UN relief chief’s appeal to the Security Council
New solutions needed to tackle mounting sovereign debt crisis – UN trade and development agency
Statistical capabilities need major upgrade to achieve 2030 Agenda – UN agriculture chief
US abstains for first time in annual UN vote on ending embargo against Cuba
General Assembly can take steps to reduce violence against persons with albinism – UN rights expert
‘Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit,’ Ban tells memorial honouring fallen UN staff
UN aid agencies stepping up assistance for those fleeing Mosul fighting
UN ‘Global Open Day’ emphasizes Afghan women’s role in fighting violent extremism
‘Nigeria faces worst humanitarian crisis on the African continent,” warns senior UN relief official
South Sudan: UN human rights chief warns of ‘alarming rise’ in ethnic hate speech
UN mission ‘outraged’ at killing of hostages in central Afghanistan
Ban condemns outbreak of violence and attacks on UN mission in Central African Republic
25 October
UN chief ‘condemns’ terrorist attack in Pakistan’s restive Baluchistan province
