http://www.un.org/news A world of news from the world organization. en-us Copyright 2013, UN News Centre http://www.un.org/apps/news/en/images/content/logo_ncs_sm_rss.png http://www.un.org/news 143 Latest from the UN News Service http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44947&Cr=world+health&Cr1= Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST At a time when the world is dealing with myriad challenges, from climate change to food insecurity, it is more important than ever to ensure that public health receives the both the attention and resources it deserves to ensure the well-being of millions, a senior United Nations official said today. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44948&Cr=mdg&Cr1= Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today emphasized the importance of countries stepping up their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) before their 2015 deadline and stressed developing countries like Mozambique have the most to benefit from accelerated action. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44951&Cr=democratic&Cr1=congo Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today voiced its concern about renewed clashes between rebels from the 23 March Movement (M23) and the national armed forces in the eastern city of Goma. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44952&Cr=indigenous&Cr1= Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Around 2,300 indigenous participants are expected to discuss culture, education and health during the 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, which will include a special focus on youth, indigenous groups in Africa and the importance of strengthening ties with international financial institutions. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44946&Cr=Bangladesh&Cr1= Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST The United Nations has commended the work carried out by the Bangladeshi Government ahead of tropical storm Mahasen, which hit the country last Thursday, noting it saved thousands of lives. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44949&Cr=afghan&Cr1= Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Education is not against any religion, the head of the United Nations educational and cultural agency told Afghan authorities and families during a visit to the country to promote learning for women and girls, and to highlight the importance of Afghan cultural heritage as a vital economic asset. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44950&Cr=afghan&Cr1= Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Senior United Nations officials in Afghanistan are today urging the Government to fully implement legislation to protect women from child marriage and other forms of violence, in line with international commitments, after the Afghan Parliament failed to ratify the law over the weekend. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44945&Cr=democratic&Cr1=korea Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced his concern about provocations and tensions on the Korean Peninsula following reports that the Democratic People&#39s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched short-range guided missiles into the sea on Saturday. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44944&Cr=decolonization&Cr1= Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EST The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to place French Polynesia back on the UN list of territories that should be decolonized and requested the French Government to &#8220facilitate rapid progress […] towards a self-determination process.&#8221 http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44940&Cr=bangladesh&Cr1= Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST The United Nations human rights chief today welcomed the decision of dozens of international companies to sign on to an fire-and-safety agreement in the aftermath of the deadly factory collapse in Bangladesh, while calling for additional actions to overhaul the entire garment sector. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44941&Cr=endangered&Cr1= Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Eight countries identified as being the most affected by the illegal trade in elephant ivory have submitted national action plans to the United Nations-backed treaty for the conservation of endangered species containing measures to combat the scourge. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44942&Cr=+mali+&Cr1= Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appointed Albert Gerard Koenders of the Netherlands as the head of the recently approved United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali.