
Wed 25 Nov 2009
Top Headlines
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by launching a Network of Men Leaders, a major new initiative bringing together current and former politicians, activists, religious and community figures to combat the global pandemic.
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UN, partners revise appeal for storm-hit Philippines upward to nearly $144 million
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In face of Abbas’ electoral withdrawal, UN again urges Israeli settlement freeze
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UN receives provisional voters’ list for much delayed Ivorian presidential poll
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At least 4 million receiving AIDS drugs, but millions more lack access, UN reports
Ban voices concern as tensions grow between Western Sahara parties
UN official kicks off Asia-Pacific forum on impact of global economic meltdown
UN peacekeepers’ hospital brings treatment to hundreds of local Congolese
New UN energy report says 1.5 billion people worldwide live in darkness
Sudan: Senior UN rights official praises agreement to end use of child soldiers
Senior UN appointees applauded for ensuring UN fulfils its mandate on the ground
Paper football signed by UN chief fetches over $200,000 at charity auction
International Criminal Court trial of two former Congolese leaders opens tomorrow
School meals key to feeding and educating most vulnerable children – UN report
Top UN official stresses academia’s role in solving global problems
News by region:
Ban launches new Network of Men Leaders to combat violence against women
Secretary-General deplores ‘brutal’ political violence in the Philippines
UN reports promising trend in HIV infection rates, record numbers living with virus
UN peacekeepers’ hospital brings treatment to hundreds of local Congolese
As temperatures drop, UN distributes winter aid to displaced Pakistanis
Ban launches new Network of Men Leaders to combat violence against women
Ban urges countries to press ahead on political deal at climate summit
UN peacekeepers’ hospital brings treatment to hundreds of local Congolese
UN unveils latest list of ‘10 Stories the World Should Hear More About’
Senior UN officials deny accusations of favouritism in Afghan presidential polls
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