‘Deep sadness’ at passing of UN nuclear watchdog agency chief, Yukiya Amano

22 July 2019
Peace and Security
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The head of the UN body that oversees nuclear activities across the world has died aged 72, it was announced on Monday. In a statement, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the passing of Director General Yukiya Amano, with “deepest sadness”.

Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes in West Bank, ‘not compatible’ with international humanitarian law, UN says

UN Youth envoy launches coding competition to help solve climate crisis and ‘Reboot the Earth’

Monday’s Daily Brief: Palestine demolitions, nuclear watchdog chief dies, UK troops to Mali, Afghan journalist murder condemned, Somalia sexual violence pledge

UN health agency ‘strongly recommends’ dolutegravir antiretroviral medication to manage HIV

UN peacekeeping in Mali boosted with addition of 250 UK troops

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Inclusive peace in Afghanistan means ‘women at the centre’ urges UN deputy chief in Kabul

Peace and Security

The UN deputy chief issued an impassioned plea on Sunday for Afghans to reconcile with the past and put “women at the centre” of all efforts to forge a durable peace, and a truly inclusive political process where women’s voices are truly heard. 

UN Photo/J. Grinde

First men on the moon ‘came in peace’ to UN Headquarters ‘for all mankind’

Culture and Education

As the world remembers Saturday’s 50th anniversary of the “giant leap for mankind” made by all those involved in the pioneering Apollo 11 space programme, we take a look back at the visit made by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, to UN Headquarters in New York, just a few weeks after their historic mission. 

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Friday’s Daily Brief: solidarity with Japan, call for DR Congo support, family-friendly workplaces, hottest June ever, Venezuela and Afghanistan updates

Peace and Security

In today’s Daily Brief: UN stands in solidarity with Japan; avoid panic over DR Congo Ebola emergency; ‘transformative shift’ needed towards family-friendly work policies; hottest June EVER; Venezuelan migrant dangers; stop targeting Afghanistan civilians call.

UN Photo/Loey Felipe

Top UN sustainable development forum closes with galvanized effort toward ‘empowerment, inclusiveness and equality’

SDGs

In closing the High-level Segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Friday, President Inga Rhonda King assured participants that the session had contributed significantly to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

UNICEF/Jimmy Adriko

Don’t panic, support DR Congo in fight against deadly Ebola virus, UN health agency urges

Health

Ebola virus is just one challenge among many facing communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, reiterating an appeal for the international community to show support and solidarity for its people. 

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‘Firmly united’ Security Council can bolster Colombia’s efforts to secure lasting peace, says UN envoy

‘Indiscriminate blasts’ in civilian areas ‘must stop’, UN mission in Afghanistan stresses 

UN stands in solidarity with Japan following deadly arson attack at leading animation studio in Kyoto

Zimbabwe: Droughts leave millions food insecure, UN food agency scales up assistance 

UNICEF urges ‘transformative shift’ in family-friendly work policies to reap ‘huge’ benefits

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