The global economic and financial crisis had led to shortfalls in aid, trade and debt, notably in Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at a Headquarters press conference today, while emphasizing that renewed commitment to a global partnership for development was crucial for filling those gaps ahead of 2015. ?We must not balance […]
As Pakistan?s disastrous flooding continued to spread, the new United Nations humanitarian chief said today that she planned to ask donors this Friday to scale up funding for humanitarian assistance to the growing number of victims. ?More people are turning to us for help, and as a world community we need to respond,? Valerie […]
At a headquarters press conference today, United Nations Office for Partnerships Executive Director Amir Dossal said that each year since 2005 the Blouin Creative Leadership Summit provided a platform for innovators, experts, and Nobel laureates to find new ways of addressing the Millennium Development Goals. Introducing summit founder Louise Blouin, Mr. Dossal said that the Millennium […]
Expressing deep concern at the recent tensions in Nepal, the Security Council today extended by four months the mandate of the United Nations Mission there, after which it would leave the country, as requested by the Government. Unanimously adopting resolution 1939 (2010), the Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission […]
United States Says, From All Reports, Iran Appears Determined to Develop Nuclear Weapons, Urges Council’s Speedy Response to Pattern of Sanctions Evasions The Security Council was briefed today by the Chairperson of its Committee to monitor sanctions against Iran, following which several Council members expressed concern at that country’s continuation of its nuclear activities […]
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for one year, until 30 September 2011, authorizing it to focus on elections, security and other issues key to the Mission?s future drawdown. Through the unanimous adoption of resolution 1938 (2010), the Council also encouraged UNMIL and the Government of […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General has received the initial progress report he requested from the Panel of Inquiry on the 31 May 2010 Flotilla Incident. As expected, this first report is largely procedural in nature. Based on the two initial meetings of the […]
Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the event with swimmer Marcos Diaz?s ?Swim across the Continents with the United Nations for the Millennium Development Goals?, in New York today, 15 September: It?s a great pleasure for me to congratulate Marcos Diaz, the Dominican Dolphin, on his amazing feat: swimming between five continents for the Millennium […]
The Democracy Photo Challenge, a worldwide competition that engages people around the world in a global dialogue on democracy, will launch the 12 winning photos in an exhibition in the South Gallery of the Visitors? Lobby on 15 September, the International Day of Democracy. ?As a photographer, I am inspired by the quality of the content […]
Outlines Assembly’s Main Tasks: Ensuring Achievement of Millennium Development Goals; Reinstating United Nations Central Role; Promoting Sustainable Development With countries gradually recovering from the global economic and financial crisis, the General Assembly had the duty to deliver results in its pursuit of achieving the Millennium Development Goals, reforming United Nations power structures and promoting […]
