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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signs a book of condolences at the Permanent Mission of Turkey the United Nation, on the loss of lives as a result of the 28 June terrorist attack in Istanbul.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

UN chief signs condolence book for victims of Turkish terrorism attack

30 June 2016
There is no justification for terrorism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated after signing a book of condolences for the victims of the attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.
Annah Sango. UN Radio/L. Jarriel

UN Gender Focus: reproductive rights, women police officers and solar energy

9 June 2016
UN Gender Focus

Zimbabwe activist champions sexual reproductive rights for women

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A busy street in Istanbul, Turkey.
World Bank/Simone D. McCourtie

Ban condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul that leaves at least 11 dead

7 June 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned today’s terrorist attack in the centre of Istanbul, which claimed the lives of at least 11 people and injured dozens more.
Lakshmi Puri.
UN Photo/Loey Felipe

UN Gender Focus: poverty eradication, female peacekeepers and drug abuse by women

2 June 2016
UN Gender Focus

“Virtuous” not “vicious” cycle needed to tackle poverty, gender equality

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