Monday, July 3, 2017

UN: PEACE VIGIL: HEADLINES: June 2 - July 3, 2017 from UN News Cent...

3 July 2017

1 July 2017
'Clear understanding' in ongoing talks between Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot sides – UN
UN refugee chief urges greater solidarity with refugees in Italy
On anniversary of Somalia's independence, senior UN official urges political unity
On International Day, UN promotes cooperative solutions for social inclusion

30 June 2017
Women scientists and youth take centre stage at UN-backed technology forum
‘Important work ahead,’ Security Council says, as UN mission in Côte d’Ivoire concludes
UN chief urges Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides to seize ‘historic’ chance for peace
After ‘successful’ visit to Haiti, Security Council notes window of opportunity for reforms
Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on mine action
Colombia: With arms laid down, focus now on reintegration, UN envoy tells Security Council
Venezuela bans Attorney General from leaving country; UN rights office voices concern
Iraq: UN warns against ‘collective punishment’ of population with alleged ISIL ties
Challenges abound as ‘significant’ numbers of displaced return within Syria, warns UNHCR
UN rights chief decries ‘unacceptable attack’ on Al Jazeera and other media
On Asteroid Day, UN space agency urges international cooperation against potential threat
UN refugee agency 'extremely worried' about renewed violence in Central African Republic

29 June 2017
Security Council renews steps against illicit Libyan oil exports; renews missions in Golan, Mali, Darfur
Security Council updated on status of resolution on Iran’s nuclear programme
At Vienna forum, young people raise their voices for world free of nuclear weapons
Ending occupation only way to lay foundations for lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace – UN officials
Delays in access in Syria ‘will mean further death,’ warns top UN relief official
Côte d’Ivoire: UN chief voices support for sustaining ‘hard-won peace’ after mission’s closure
UN marks Day of the Tropics with focus on region’s vulnerability
UN agency 'alarmed' by forced refugee returns to Nigeria from Cameroon

28 June 2017
Conference on Cyprus off to constructive start but hard work remains, says UN facilitator
‘Inclusive, equitable and quality education’ at the heart of high-level UN event
Harness ‘immense’ potential offered by migration, UN officials urge at global forum
‘Disproportionate emphasis’ on security would undercut sustaining peace in Sahel – UN deputy chief
International cooperation key to keeping WMDs away from terrorists, Security Council told
Civilians must not be sacrificed for military victories – UN rights chief, as thousands trapped in Raqqa
Investing in poor children saves more lives per dollar spent, UNICEF study finds

27 June 2017
Perpetrators of suicide attacks in Nigeria must be held accountable – UN chief
Scientific collaboration 'essential' to achieving world free from nuclear threat, UN-backed forum told
Despite progress, challenges remain for Liberia to consolidate peace gains, UN Security Council told
UN envoy maps out 'ideal trajectory' to next round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva
Colombia: UN mission collects nearly all remaining weapons from FARC-EP
UN welcomes major partnership initiative with tech giants to counter terrorism online
Upcoming Cyprus Conference 'a unique opportunity,' says UN negotiator
UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises
UN agency saves 600 stranded migrants in Sahara Desert, but 52 dead in Niger

26 June 2017
Experts head to Vienna to discuss advances in monitoring, verification under UN nuclear test-ban treaty
On International Day Against Drug Abuse, UN urges collective action to realize global commitments

25 June 2017
Secretary-General extends condolences to victims in oil tanker truck explosion in Pakistan
With hidden lives vital to our own, 'seafarers matter,' says UN on International Day

24 June 2017
UN chief 'saddened' by loss of life and devastation caused by landslide in China
In Haiti, Security Council spotlights opportunities for country's reform towards stability and development
Yemen hit by world's worst cholera outbreak as cases reach 200,000 – UN


23 June 2017
INTERVIEW: Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins – UN envoy
Civilian casualties continue to rise in Yemen, warns UN human rights office
Food insecurity threatens children in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia – UNICEF
More than $350 million pledged for refugees in Uganda; 'A good start, we cannot stop,' says UN chief
Security 'number one concern' of displaced Iraqis seeking to return home – UN study
UN chief welcomes deployment of regional force to combat terrorism in the Sahel
Strengthen existing protections to curb negative impact of sanctions, UN rights expert urges EU
UN opens international probe into alleged abuses in DR Congo's Kasai provinces
In visit to Haiti, Security Council delegation to reaffirm support for country's stability and development
Pakistan: UN chief condemns separate deadly bomb attacks
Lake Chad Basin: UNICEF warns 5.6 million children at risk of waterborne diseases in rainy season
Country-level action 'new frontier' for tackling soil pollution – UN agriculture agency
On International Day, UN says widows' rights to independent life, livelihood after loss must be ensured

22 June 2017
UN chief appoints Lebanese official as head of operations in Libya
UNESCO chief deplores destruction of iconic mosque and minaret in Iraq's Mosul
Sri Lanka's food gap widens in wake of regional floods and drought, UN agencies warn
Millions could escape poverty by finishing secondary education, says UN cultural agency
In Uganda, UN chief meets with South Sudanese refugees, urges world to show solidarity
Global narcotics market 'thriving;' range of available drugs diversifying at alarming pace – UN
Iraq's children caught in cycle of violence and poverty as conflict escalates, UNICEF warns
Many aid groups unable to manage war zone risks, says UN-backed report
UN agency condemns killing of two journalists working on assignment in Iraq

21 June 2017
Uganda and UN to convene 'solidarity summit' amid fast-growing refugee emergency
UN spotlights health benefits of yoga, ancient practice that can ease stress of our modern 'laptop' lives
The people of South Sudan are ‘desperate for peace,’ but political crisis persists – UN peacekeeping chief
Warring parties in Yemen 'must take all feasible precautions' to minimize harm to civilians – UN envoy
Nigerian refugees returning to “dangerously unprepared” situation, UN agency chief warns
UN Security Council welcomes deployment of regional force to restore stability in the Sahel
Afghan Government must work to build trust in an 'increasingly fragile environment' – UN envoy
As South Sudan famine ebbs, UN warns millions still face 'extreme hunger on the edge of a cliff'
World population to hit 9.8 billion by 2050, despite nearly universal lower fertility rates – UN
As crises multiply, UN revises annual aid appeal to assist over 100 million around the world
Protection of civilians in Syria must be ensured, stresses UN chief Guterres

20 June 2017
Burundi: Senior UN official urges steps towards political dialogue amid ongoing fragility
Record high temperatures grip much of the globe, more hot weather to come – UN agency
Bees, hens and greenhouses help restore livelihoods in Iraq – UN agriculture agency
Aid workers race to contain Yemen cholera outbreak, UN agencies report
UN chief appoints new envoys on youth; accessibility; and for Haiti
'Now is not the time to give up' on two-state solution, UN Middle East envoy tells Security Council
Heading to Uganda for 'solidarity summit,' UN chief marks World Refugee Day with calls for action
Addressing economic inequalities key to countering terrorism without fueling racism – UN expert
UN rights chief calls for investigation into 'landscape of horror' in DR Congo's Kasai provinces
Mali: UN condemns terrorist attack at hotel on the outskirts of Bamako
With armed groups spreading in Central African Republic, UN expert urges action
Africa's largest refugee crisis now a 'children's crisis' – UNICEF
On World Refugee Day, UN urges support, solidarity for record number of displaced people

19 June 2017
Disarming and reintegrating fighters into society key to sustaining peace – UN officials
UN in Colombia strongly condemns attack on shopping centre in Bogota
UN Assembly honours legacy of slain Italian judge, hears calls to bolster fight against organized crime
UN Peacebuilding Commission Chair says body is ready to help sustain peace wherever there is need
'Sexual violence is a threat to every individual's right to a life of dignity' – UN chief
UN urges 'reboot' of drought responses to focus more on preparedness
Violence and persecution uprooted record 65.6 million people in 2016, UN agency reports
UNICEF appoints 19-year-old education activist and Syrian refugee as Goodwill Ambassador


18 June 2017
UN chief 'deeply saddened' by the many lives claimed by raging wildfires in Portugal

17 June 2017
UN Middle East envoy condemns attack that leaves Israeli police officer dead, four others injured
Help preserve land – our 'home and future' – UN urges on World Day to Combat Desertification

16 June 2017
'No limit' to cruelty of traffickers, says UN agency, as video surfaces of abused migrants in Libya
Terrorist attacks 'major' hurdle to peace in Mali, UN mission chief tells Security Council
UN chief praises 'vision, tenacity' of the late Helmut Kohl, chancellor who reunited Germany
UN refugee agency urges sustained access as civilians flee Raqqa fighting
Ukraine: 750,000 children at risk of losing access to safe drinking water, warns UN
Ahead of Father's Day, UNICEF cites critical role fathers play in early childhood learning
'BRICS' countries well placed to help lead global efforts to tackle hunger – UN agency
UNICEF-backed projects for millions of children in Syria on verge of being 'cut off'
DR Congo: UN peacekeeping chief expresses solidarity with people of troubled Kasai region

15 June 2017
‘All of us can and must be prepared to speak out’ to halt abuse of older persons – UN rights expert
UN envoy strongly condemns attack on popular restaurant in Somali capital
Need for world free of nuclear weapons more urgent than ever, says UN disarmament chief
Syria: UN disarmament chief reports progress in destroying chemical weapons facilities
Yemen: As humanitarian crisis deepens, Security Council urges all parties to engage in peace talks
UN cooperation with African Union must be institutionalized, less 'ad hoc,' Security Council told
Myanmar: UN expert urges Government to do more to protect rights of all children
UN expert urges 'bold action' to address raft of human rights abuses in Eritrea
Switzerland tops world innovation index; India and other emerging markets on the rise – UN agency
General Assembly approves creation of new UN Counter-Terrorism Office
One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty, UNICEF 'wake-up call' report shows
Independent UN probe reveals 'cruel and brutal nature' of human rights violations in Burundi

14 June 2017
Head of UN human rights inquiry decries 'disastrous' civilian death toll in Syria
Hundreds of thousands in eastern Ukraine at grave risk after water supplies disrupted – UN aid chief
Closing gender gap at work can open doors to incredible benefits, UN report shows
Political will, financial support needed to bolster new approach to cholera in Haiti – UN deputy chief
Security Council briefed on proposal to reduce number of AU-UN troops in Darfur
Children hardest hit as cholera spreads in war-torn Yemen – UNICEF
Sharp increase in money migrants send home lifts millions out of poverty – UN report
UN rights chief urges dialogue among Qatar and countries involved in diplomatic dispute
In Kabul, UN chief calls for peace and compassion
UN and partners in Sri Lanka appeal for resources as receding floods reveal extent of damage
Put peace first, UN chief says, kicking off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace
Vanuatu, UN to test drones for vaccines delivery to inaccessible areas
UN aid official warns of 'disastrous consequences' of power cut in Gaza


13 June 2017
Experts urge support for most marginalized persons with disabilities, as UN forum begins
At EXPO 2017, UN agencies highlight benefits of clean energy for all
Not only strong, but smart policies needed to combat terrorism – UN chief
Mine action vital to success of UN peace mandates, Security Council told
Protection of migrant and refugee children must be at core of new global compacts – UN agency
Polluted environments kill 1.4 million in Europe annually; UN agencies urge stepped-up action
Conflict in Ukraine enters fourth year 'with no end in sight' – UN report
Joint African action crucial to protect persons with albinism from violence, highlights UN expert
'Unprecedented' conference on rights of persons with disabilities gets under way at UN
'Security vacuum' in Central Africa may be exploited by armed groups – UN envoy

12 June 2017
National efforts vital to ensure effective implementation of Global Goals, UN chief says in Tajikistan
Guterres expresses support for UN agency's work assisting Palestine refugees in Middle East
Central African Republic: UN mission determined to fulfil mandate despite attacks on peacekeepers
UN agency chief urges world to 'step up' as refugee numbers outpace resettlement spots
Addressing Board, UN atomic energy chief takes up DPR Korea safeguards issue
Angola: Funds urgently needed as Congolese refugee influx overwhelms services, warns UN agency
On World Day Against Child Labour, UN urges protection for children in conflicts and disasters

11 June 2017
In Kyrgyzstan, UN chief Guterres highlights importance of governance for sustainable development

10 June 2017
Catastrophe of Aral Sea shows 'men can destroy the planet,' warns UN chief Guterres
UN chief Guterres highlights importance of sustainable energy in message to EXPO 2017

9 June 2017
UN Ocean Conference wraps up with actions to restore ocean health, protect marine life
Mali: Three UN peacekeepers killed in attack in Kidal
Syria: UNICEF warns 40,000 children in the line of fire in Raqqa
UN agencies explore nuclear applications to combat food fraud and contamination
Conflict and drought deepen food insecurity in Africa, Middle East – UN agency
Inclusive development 'best form of preventing conflict,' UN chief tells Central Asia summit
UN migration agency launches $60 million appeal for drought-hit East, Horn of Africa
International community must ensure 'endemic' impunity in DR Congo brought to an end – UN rights chief


8 June 2017
‘Pervading toxic culture of impunity’ for alleged war crimes at root of Darfur conflict – ICC Prosecutor
China's Liu Zhenmin named new head of UN Economic and Social Affairs Department
Welcoming progress in arms laydown in Colombia, UN chief reiterates support to peace process
UN chief congratulates people of Lesotho on peaceful national elections
Yemen's children 'have suffered enough;' UNICEF official warns of cholera rise, malnutrition
Despite pressure and losses, ISIL remains potent threat, UN political chief warns Security Council
Rising shipping costs set to lift global food import bill to more than $1.3 trillion – UN agency
Indigenous and environmental rights under attack in Brazil, UN rights experts warn
Recent killings in western Mosul indicative of rising war crimes against civilians – UN rights arm
Working together, ‘we can ensure that our oceans remain healthy as our blue home’ – UN chief

7 June 2017
FEATURE: Relationship with ocean vital part of Trinidad and Tobago culture
Musician Cody Simpson to be named 'Ocean Advocate' for UN development agency
Desire for secure and peaceful future remains strong in Libya, Security Council told
Record 'green' energy capacity added in 2016 as cost for renewables plunges – UN-backed report
UN Africa forum launches high-level migration panel to help create political momentum for change
As booming digital economy sprints past poor countries, UN report urges closing investment divide
UN chief, Security Council strongly condemn deadly terrorist attacks in Tehran
Gender-based killings, domestic violence forms of 'arbitrary execution' – UN rights expert
UN artificial intelligence summit aims to tackle poverty, humanity's 'grand challenges'

6 June 2017
Water is ‘catalyst’ for cooperation, not conflict, UN chief tells Security Council
Addressing Human Rights Council, UN rights chief decries some States’ lack of cooperation
Syria: As airstrikes hit Raqqa, UN sounds alarm over plight of civilians
Sri Lanka: UN assists storm victims, seeks to contain diseases 'spiralling out of control'
Falling aid for education putting global goals at risk, warns UN agency
Super Dads: New UNICEF campaign spotlights fathers' critical role in children's early development
Updating essential drugs list, UN health agency aims to preserve potency of 'last resort' antibiotics
At Ocean Conference, UN agencies commit to cutting harmful fishing subsidies
Nothing short of a 'sea change' will end years of gross neglect in mental health care – UN expert

5 June 2017
FEATURE: Climate change and the world’s oceans
UN Ocean Conference opens with calls for united action to reverse human damage
Iraq: Lives of 100,000 children ‘on the line’ as fighting continues in west Mosul
UN chief Guterres meets with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders
Get outside, connect with the planet that sustains us, urges UN on World Environment Day
PODCAST: Running – and telling stories – to raise awareness about the global water and sanitation crisis
UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'
Sustainable production a 'powerful engine' for decent work creation – UN labour chief
After 50 years of Israeli occupation, 'now is the time' to create Palestinian state – UN chief
World Bank sees improving global economy despite 'substantial' risks

4 June 2017
UN chief strongly condemns terrorist attacks in London


3 June 2017
Afghanistan: After attack on funeral in Kabul, UN envoy calls for urgent measures to halt cycle of violence

2 June 2017
Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru, Poland elected to UN Security Council
FEATURE: UN Ocean Conference ‘dream come true’ for Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago
UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar
Over 40 migrants die of thirst in the Sahara, signalling ‘broadening death trap,’ warns UN agency
Cholera cases in Yemen may reach 130,000 in two weeks, UNICEF warns
UN poised to open summit on world's oceans; outcome will 'call for action' on ocean health
Green economy is 'the economy of the future,' says UN chief, urging commitment to climate action
Thousands of Nigeria's returning refugees need humanitarian assistance – UN refugee agency
Iraq: UN refugee agency sounds alarm for more support as fighting continues in Mosul
Urgent aid needed for over 9,000 children fleeing violence in DR Congo to Angola – UNICEF
UN Security Council adds individuals and groups to DPR Korea sanctions list
In final Security Council briefing, UN envoy hails Ivoirians for turning page on conflict to a peaceful future
UN will work with Colombian Government and FARC-EP on extended weapons hand-in deadline
UN rights chief calls for probe into protestor deaths in Bahrain




Afghanistan: UN Mission urges restraint amid ongoing violent protests in Kabul


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