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General Assembly President Vuk Jeremic briefs press.
UN Photo/Jennifer S Altman

New President outlines priorities for 67th General Assembly session

3 October 2012
UN Affairs

Giving the General Assembly a more prominent role in discussions on global economic governance and strengthening efforts to achieve the peaceful resolution of disputes will be among the priorities for the 67th session, the President of the 193-member body said today.

President of the General Assembly Vuk Jeremić (right) with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the opening of the 67th session of the Assembly.
UN Photo/Evan Schneider

General Assembly opens new session with call to tackle urgent global issues

18 September 2012
UN Affairs

The United Nations General Assembly today opened its 67th session with an urgent call for cooperation to tackle the economic and political uncertainty which is being experienced in many parts of the world and ensure there are peaceful solutions to international disputes.

Outgoing President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (second right) hands over the gavel to his successor Vuk Jeremić. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is at left.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Wrapping up 66th session, Al-Nasser hails strong and responsive General Assembly

17 September 2012
UN Affairs

The United Nations General Assembly has stood “strong, active and responsive” to the global challenges of the past year, its outgoing President said today, as he concluded the sixty-sixth session.

Youth unemployment expected to worsen with spread of euro crisis – UN labour agency

4 September 2012
SDGs

Jobless rates among young people will get even worse globally as the spill-over of the euro crisis spreads from advanced to emerging economies, according to a United Nations paper issued today.

Director-General International Labour Organization Juan Somavia.
UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré

UN labour chief: world economy should focus more on needs of society

6 June 2012
Economic Development

The head of the United Nations labour agency today told a major work forum that the world economy has focussed too much on finance and too little on the needs of society.

An unemployed youth.
ILO

Impact of jobs crisis on youth among issues on agenda of UN labour conference

30 May 2012
Economic Development

Nearly 5,000 delegates today kicked off a United Nations forum in Geneva focusing on the global jobs crisis and its impact on youth, as well as social protection and rights at work.

Lumbini, a World Heritage site, is the birthplace of Buddha.
UNESCO/Nipuna Shrestha

Buddhist teachings offer insights into achieving a sustainable future – Ban

5 May 2012
SDGs

The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve the condition of the planet and lead the way to a more sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.

Hamid Ghodse, President of the International Narcotics Control Board, launches 2011 annual report.
UNODC

UN anti-narcotics panel calls for better support for youth and marginalized

28 February 2012
Law and Crime Prevention

Helping marginalized communities and young people experiencing drug problems must be an international priority, the United Nations body tasked with monitoring the production and consumption of narcotics worldwide said today, urging countries to protect these groups so they can be reintegrated into society.

Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon (left) sits down for an interview with UN News about his first term as Secretary-General of the United Nations and his priorities for his second term.
UN Photo/Mark Garten

Ban stresses ‘people power’ and partnerships at start of second term as UN chief

3 January 2012
UN Affairs

Ban Ki-moon has begun his second term as UN Secretary-General by pledging to harness the “power of partnerships” to respond to the planet’s biggest challenges, such as climate change, poverty and women’s empowerment.

Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro (centre) lays wreath for fallen peacekeepers

On Peacekeepers’ Day, UN honours those serving and fallen heroes

27 May 2011
Peace and Security

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today paid tribute to the more than 120,000 military, police and civilian personnel serving in the various United Nations peacekeeping missions across the world and honoured those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.