UN News stories

4 stories found over the past 45 days
Greater efforts, resources needed to improve health of Palestinian refugees – UN report

21 May 2013 – Health programmes carried out by the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees has helped to improve their lives, but greater efforts and more resources are needed to effectively tackle health challenges, particularly during times of conflict, says a new report.

Israeli and Palestinian leaders must move beyond words and take concrete action on final status issues, Ban tells UN meeting

29 April 2013 – Welcoming renewed international engagement in the Middle East peace process, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said that building on that support required Israeli and Palestinian political leaders to “move beyond words” and tackle final status issues in a constructive spirit.

Poorest in Mozambique may be left out of economic upturn, UN expert warns

16 April 2013 – A United Nations independent expert today urged the Government of Mozambique to urgently address the needs of the poorest and most marginalized in society warning that they risk being left behind as the country enters unprecedented economic growth with extractive industries vying to invest in its natural rich resources.

Israel’s newly imposed restrictions affecting thousands of families in Gaza – UN

10 April 2013 – The recent restrictions on goods and people imposed by Israel in response to the deteriorating security situation in Gaza are affecting thousands of families, the United Nations warned today.