Empowering persons with disabilities and securing their rights will advance society as a whole, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson said today as he urged strengthening global cooperation and partnership on the matter at the Eighth Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Although more investment and stronger coordination have helped the international community make significant inroads in the global fight against malaria, continued investment for malaria control and elimination targets remains essential for a post-2015 future.
Civil society actors have a critical role to play in the outlining of a successful post-2015 sustainable development agenda, President of the United Nations General Assembly Sam Kutesa declared yesterday
Jean-Marc Roman, owner/chef of the Café du Rhône in Haute Savoie, France, follows a longstanding tradition of preparing local products of top quality and freshness while also adhering to the five keys to safer food recommended by WHO. Patrons of his restaurant can enjoy the delicious local specialties Roman prepares, confident that their meal will not cause foodborne illness.
Lebanon’s food is considered a national treasure, and the country’s cuisine is appreciated worldwide. Local people and visitors love to search for the best of the best, from the tastiest kebabs at a simple roadside stand to high cuisine at sophisticated restaurants. However in recent years Lebanon’s government has observed an increase in foodborne illnesses, which shed light on issues in the safety of the food chain.
30 March 2015 - The international community must gear up for a new era of “hydro-diplomacy” as the threat of water scarcity risks plunging the world into a period of geopolitical tension and stunted development, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told delegates gathered at the General Assembly today.
