Young filmmakers honoured at UN-backed festival
18 December 2009 – Young filmmakers from around the world will be recognized for their efforts to highlight migration, identity and diversity issues at a United Nations-backed ceremony in New York today.
Record number of people make perilous journey to Yemen, UN reports
18 December 2009 – Fleeing conflict, poverty and drought, more than 74,000 people – a record number – from the Horn of Africa risked their lives this year to make the treacherous journey across the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea to begin their lives anew in Yemen, the United Nations refugee agency said today.
Too many migrants continue to be victims of rights violations – top UN official
18 December 2009 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights marked International Migrants Day today by drawing attention to the plight of an estimated 200 million migrants worldwide, many of whom are exposed to violations of their basic rights and continue to be treated as commodities.
New climate change deal in sight, Ban says as Copenhagen talks near end
17 December 2009 – With only 24 hours to go before the scheduled end of the historic United Nations climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced optimism that a new agreement will be reached.
Ban calls for accelerated action in home stretch of Copenhagen climate talks
15 December 2009 – Arriving in Copenhagen, Denmark, today to inject fresh energy into climate change talks, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon exhorted nations to ‘seal the deal’ on an ambitious new agreement, warning that the well-being of all of the world’s people is at stake.
UN agency calls on European Union to reinforce refugees’ rights
11 December 2009 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today welcomed a new European Union (EU) asylum programme, but urged the body of nations to ensure the rights of refugees are protected.
Ban reports ‘solid’ progress in UN-backed Cyprus talks, urges parties to forge ahead
03 December 2009 – The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides are making headway in the United Nations-backed talks aimed at reunifying the Mediterranean island, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reports, urging the parties to do their utmost to ensure a successful outcome.
UN renovation on schedule and moving back from the red towards its budget limit
30 November 2009 – The renovation of United Nations Headquarters in New York is now only $90 million over its $1.876 billion budget compared with $219 million two years ago, with a good chance of returning to the black, while being on schedule for completion by late 2013, the official in charge of the overhaul said today.
Cypriot leaders focus on immigration and citizenship in UN-backed talks
24 November 2009 – The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders met today to continue discussions on immigration, citizenship and asylum as part of the ongoing United Nations-backed, power-sharing negotiations.
Property issues remain focus of UN-backed talks between Cypriot leaders
17 November 2009 – Property issues were once again the focus as Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders met today to continue United Nations-backed reunification talks.
