Myanmar: By-elections will serve as “critical test”
Myanmar is making progress in its transition from military rule to a democracy, according to the UN envoy in the region, Vijay Nambiar.
Myanmar is making progress in its transition from military rule to a democracy, according to the UN envoy in the region, Vijay Nambiar.
Child migration is one of the biggest challenges that Asian countries face. That’s according to the newly released report by UNICEF on state of children living in urban areas worldwide.
For ages masculinity has been equated with power, toughness and the suppression of one’s emotions, according to the UN Population Fund.
The notion of what it means to be a “man” may have contributed to risky behaviours, sometimes deepening gender inequities, the agency adds.
Tribal wars are forcing families in the highlands of Papua New Guinea out of their homes. Not only are these families being separated in the conflicts, but women and girls are being exposed to violence.
The United Kingdom plans to shine a spotlight on several key issues during the month of March when it will hold the revolving presidency of the Security Council.
In the next few weeks, the citizens of Timor-Leste will vote for a new president.
This is one of two elections taking place this year in the Asian country, which also celebrates 10 years of independence in May.
Dianne Penn reports.
Duration: 2'36"
The people of Libya are eager to move forward with the transition to democracy, said the top United Nations envoy for the North African country.
As the East African Community consisting of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi has agreed on a customs union and the beginnings of a common market, the EAC together with the International Monetary Fund will co-host a conference to discu
Violence in Syria must stop immediately to allow humanitarian assistance to reach the people in need.
The call has come from the Human Rights Council in Geneva during an urgent debate on Syria on Tuesday.
Italy is pushing for approval of a UN resolution to end Female Genital Mutilation or FGM.
The country’s Ambassador to the UN, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, says the practice is a violation of basic human rights.