Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons are among the most dangerous weapons in the world.…
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NATO Foreign Ministers announce interim Spearhead Force
NATO Foreign Ministers on Tuesday (2 December 2014) announced that an interim Spearhead Force would be…
Continue ReadingIndian Ocean: UN warns of uptick in clandestine migration despite ‘horrific’ dangers
People risking sea journeys across the Bay of Bengal often set sail at night. Photo: UNHCR/S.…
Continue ReadingDarfur: UN peacekeeping chief warns Security Council of region’s ongoing insecurity, violence
UNAMID commanders from Rwanda and Ethiopia exhange duties in Tabit, North Darfur, to escort a convoy…
Continue ReadingBan deplores deadly terrorist attack against civilians in north-eastern Kenya
Kenya African Union troops guard a bridge over the Juba river near the town of Burdubow…
Continue ReadingLima conference set to ‘write history’ ahead of 2015 climate deadline, UN official says
1 December 2014 – The international community “must write history” on climate action and build momentum…
Continue ReadingThe world is on the side of those who are involved in this fight’ against Ebola – UN envoy
Anthony Banbury, Head of the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER) and Dr. David Nabarro,…
Continue ReadingOrangeUrHood campaign kicks off UN-led effort to end violence against women
United Nations Secretariat shines in orange light kicking off Orange YOUR Neighbourhood anti-violence campaign for the…
Continue ReadingRitual dancing, bread-making among cultural practices added to UN heritage list
heritage list The Isukuti dance of Isukha and Idakho communities of Western Kenya has been inscribed…
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Remarks to Security Council’s open debate on International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism and Violent Extremism Secretary-General…
Continue ReadingUN sounds alarm to end ‘global pandemic’ of violence against women
UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (left) and Chirlane McCray, New York City’s First Lady, after…
Continue ReadingInterview with Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
Interview with Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for…
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