UN Affairs

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A ‘charismatic leader’ dedicated to making the world a better place for all: officials bid farewell to former UN chief Kofi Annan

18 August 2018
Global

The flag at United Nations Headquarters in New York is flying at half-mast this Saturday as the Organization marks the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

UN Photo/Evan Schneider

UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, ‘a guiding force for good’

18 August 2018
Global

The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, according to a statement published on his official Twitter account on Saturday. The renowned Ghanaian diplomat was 80 years old.

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‘Unconscionable’ to kill aid workers, civilians: UN Emergency Coordinator

17 August 2018
Global

Remembering all the humanitarians killed in the line of duty just ahead of World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations relief chief on Friday, renewed the call for civilians and aid workers everywhere to be better protected.

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Multilateralism: The only path to address the world’s troubles, signals Guterres

14 August 2018
Global

As the world’s problems grow, multilateralism represents to best path to meet the challenges that lie ahead, said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday, launching his annual report.

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Central Africa: Security Council concerned by 'grave security situation', calls for better agency cooperation

10 August 2018
Africa

With Central African countries beset by ongoing terrorist activity, instability and the effects of climate change, the Security Council has asked the United Nations Secretary-General to review the work of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), and recommend areas for improvement.

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‘Pioneering’ former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet officially appointed new UN human rights chief

10 August 2018
Global

The United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday approved the nomination of former two-time President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, as the next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, effective from 1 September.

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Former Chilean President Bachelet put forward by UN chief as next High Commissioner for Human Rights

8 August 2018

She has twice been President of Chile, and on Wednesday, ground-breaking politician and women’s rights champion, Michelle Bachelet was nominated by the United Nations chief António Guterres for the key post of High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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India and the UN: Celebrating 70 years of invaluable service to the cause of peace

3 August 2018

From protecting civilians, disarming ex-combatants and helping countries transition from conflict to peace, Indian men and women in uniform have served the cause of peace from the earliest years of United Nations peacekeeping and continue to do so in some of the most challenging missions.

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New ECOSOC president to revive ‘deliberative function’ of forum

26 July 2018
Global

The newly-elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Ronda King, of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, said on Thursday that she intended to make the year ahead “a defining” one for the body that leads the UN’s ambitious drive for sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

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Guterres sounds alarm over worst cashflow crunch in years

26 July 2018
Global

The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash, the UN chief has warned, urging Member States to pay their mandatory contributions on time and in full, so that the world body can continue to deliver on its key mandates.