Afghans and Syrians top asylum seekers in industrialized countries
Nearly 480,000 people sought asylum in industrialized countries last year according to a report launched on Thursday by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR).
Nearly 480,000 people sought asylum in industrialized countries last year according to a report launched on Thursday by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR).
Education is key to improving the lives of children. But in one area of the northeast region of India, education is suffering considerably due to poverty and conflict.
The key objectives for strengthening Haiti and making it stable were outlined in a plan to the UN Security Council on Wednesday.
Gerry Adams has the story.
Duration: 3'15'
Today is World Happiness Day.
One of the challenges facing Libya as it builds democracy following the fall of the Muammar Qadhafi regime is the reform of the security sector.
During the uprising, a number of Libyans took up arms to confront pro-Qadhafi government forces.
As Afghanistan prepares to take full responsibility for its security at the end of 2014, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the United Nations is preparing for the challenges ahead.
Forever Free:Celebrating Emancipation is the 2013 theme of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Thousands of representatives from governments, international and regional organizations and civil society are meeting in New York for the final negotiations on a global Arms Trade Treaty.
25 March is observed as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Christine Chanet, Chairperson of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission to investigate the implications of the Israeli settlements on Palestinians, labelled settlements “a creeping form of annexation”.
Gerry Adams reports.
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