Headlines at a glance
24 May 2013
Afghanistan: UN condemns terrorist attack on partner agency’s compound
Continuing push for Great Lakes peace, UN chief in Uganda after visit to Rwanda
UN agency calls on Syria’s neighbours to keep borders open for refugees
Japan must continue efforts to deactivate Fukushima nuclear plant – UN agency
UN human rights expert welcomes shift in President Obama’s counter-terrorism policy
UN expert group urges new Icelandic authorities to sustain gender empowerment efforts
Nepal: Ban urges all parties to ‘maintain momentum’ to hold elections within timetable
UN report highlights benefits of school meal programmes in crisis settings
Deploring attacks in Niger, Security Council says perpetrators must be brought to justice
Politics has too much sway over culture, education in Bosnia and Herzegovina – UN expert
UN rights experts call for stronger protection of victims of caste-based discrimination
As UN marks Buddhist holiday, Ban says spiritual ideals can help tackle global challenges
23 May 2013
Ban strongly condemns two suicide bombings in north-west Niger
UN official encourages Kyrgyzstan to tackle causes of 2010 inter-communal violence
UN official highlights positive trends in Africa to protect indigenous people’s rights
Japan to host world conference on disaster risk reduction in 2015 – UN
DR Congo: In Goma, Secretary-General hails regional accord as ‘best chance for peace in years’
Sudan: UN humanitarian chief urges stronger bridges between humanitarian, development work
Global economic growth still sluggish, with prospect of gradual improvement – UN report
Greater attention needed for safe childbirths, UN urges on inaugural Day to end obstetric fistula
22 May 2013
UN expanding mine action work in Mali
Political participation by indigenous peoples in Latin America still low – UN report
International community must help Darfur become self-sufficient – UN official
Security Council extends UN political mission in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea: UN official initiates consultations between Government, opposition leaders
Amid turmoil in Mideast, UN envoy urges ‘concerted action’ to resume Israeli-Palestinian talks
UN agency to open nuclear emergency preparedness centre in Fukushima
On joint visit to DR Congo, UN and World Bank chiefs voice support for latest peace effort
UN urges collective efforts to achieve ‘water secure world’ on Day for Biological Diversity
UN emergency fund provides $9.8 million to assist Syrian refugees in Jordan
21 May 2013
On World Day, UN encourages joining ‘do one thing for diversity and inclusion’ campaign
Central African Republic: UN measles vaccination campaign to protect 125,000 children
Over 7 million people now receiving HIV treatment in Africa – UN report
UN agency steps up efforts to help Niger respond to cholera epidemic
Hunger, poverty rates in Egypt up sharply over past three years – UN report
Number of Syrians in need of humanitarian aid rises to over 8 million – UN
UN global disasters forum opens with condolences for Oklahoma City tornado victims
Greater efforts, resources needed to improve health of Palestinian refugees – UN report
UN envoy proposes set of principles to guide peace efforts in DR Congo
In campaign to stem food waste, UN agency spotlights traditional preservation methods
UN chief promotes education, gender empowerment during final day of Mozambique visit
Post-2015 development agenda must focus on equality – UN experts
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As UN marks Buddhist holiday, Ban says spiritual ideals can help tackle global challenges
Politics has too much sway over culture, education in Bosnia and Herzegovina – UN expert
Continuing push for Great Lakes peace, UN chief in Uganda after visit to Rwanda
Afghanistan: UN condemns terrorist attack on partner agency’s compound