UN agencies begin relief campaign as flood waters swamp southern Pakistan
10 September 2011
United Nations humanitarian agencies have begun to assist communities in southern Pakistan that have been pummelled by monsoon rains which have claimed the lives of almost 200 people and destroyed or damaged nearly one million homes in an area still recovering from last year''s catastrophic floods.
Darfur: UN-AU envoy says enduring peace is a realistic objective
11 September 2011
A permanent ceasefire and lasting peace in Darfur is an achievable goal, the top United Nations-African Union official in the troubled Sudanese region stressed today, urging all sides to the conflict to build on a recent peace agreement between the Government and one of the rebel groups.
General Assembly ends annual session having ‘accomplished much’ – President
12 September 2011
The General Assembly concluded its sixty-fifth session today, bringing to a close a year that its outgoing President said saw progress on a number of development-related issues and highlighted the need for the United Nations to do more to respond to the real concerns of people worldwide.
UN Human Rights Council appoints experts to probe Syrian violence
12 September 2011
The United Nations Human Rights Council today appointed three experts to probe alleged abuses in Syria, where the number of people killed since the start of the Syrian Government’s crackdown on protesters earlier this year has now reportedly reached at least 2,600.
As global population nears 7 billion, UN capitalizes on new opportunities
14 September 2011
With the world’s population projected to top 7 billion next month, the United Nations today launched a global initiative – 7 Billion Actions – bringing together governments, businesses, the media and individuals to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by the milestone.
Palestinian statebuilding threatened by political stagnation – UN report
14 September 2011
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has accomplished the tasks it set out to achieve two years ago to prepare its institutions for the responsibilities of statehood, but there remains a widening gap between that progress and the stagnant political process, according to a United Nations report released today.
Ban urges global leaders gathered at UN to ‘shape the world of tomorrow’
21 September 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told world leaders gathered at United Nations Headquarters today for the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate that they face critical choices on global issues to ensure the well-being of future generations.
Palestine should become observer State at UN as an intermediate step, France says
21 September 2011
Palestine should become an observer State at the United Nations as an intermediate step towards becoming a full Member State, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said today, calling for the immediate resumption of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations with a strict timetable to produce a lasting settlement within the next year.
Small islands States sound alarm at UN over their vulnerability to climate change
24 September 2011
Representatives of small island States took to the podium at the General Assembly today to exhort the world to pay greater attention to their vulnerability to climate change, stressing that sustainable development will not be possible as rising sea levels threaten to swamp them.
Horn of Africa mini-summit ends with more than $200 million of new aid pledges
24 September 2011
At least $218 million in new aid for the Horn of Africa was pledged today at a United Nations mini-summit held to raise awareness about the region’s humanitarian crisis and tackle the root causes of its recurring drought-related food shortages.
Yemen: Security Council urges end to violence and attacks against civilians
25 September 2011
The Security Council has urged all sides in Yemen to refrain from violence, including attacks against unarmed and peaceful civilian demonstrators, and called on them to abide by their obligations under international law.
UN pays tribute to late environmentalist and Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai
26 September 2011
The United Nations today paid tribute to Professor Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and one of Africa’s foremost environmental campaigners, who died on Sunday.
Arab Spring is proof that Islam and human rights can coexist, Maldives tells UN
26 September 2011
The political transitions in various Arab countries this year demonstrate that Islam is compatible with human rights and democracy, the Vice-President of the Maldives Mohamed Waheed told the General Assembly today.
Childhood vaccines to reach 37 more nations thanks to UN-backed initiative
27 September 2011
A United Nations-backed scheme that delivers vital immunizations to those who need them the most announced today that it will provide funding for 37 more developing countries to introduce vaccines against the two leading causes of death among children – diarrhoea and pneumonia.
Top UN officials renew call on Syria to end crackdown on protesters
27 September 2011
Top United Nations officials today renewed their call on the Syrian Government to end its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and to cooperate with the Commission of Inquiry charged with investigating alleged human rights abuses.
Norway calls for reforms and resources to strengthen the UN
27 September 2011
Norway today called for the strengthening of the United Nations to enable the Organization to serve the world effectively, noting that Member States have failed to ensure sufficient reform of the world body and equip it with the required resources to carry out its mandates.
UNAA Media Peace Awards 2011 - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
30 September 2011
Praise for media as UN finalists are named