Violence in Burundi Expected: UN Warns
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon remains concerned about the potential for escalating violence in Burundi and has reiterated his call…
Ireland: UN Approves Marriage Equality Referendum
As he wrapped up a visit to Ireland Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General congratulated the country on its “fruitful and strong”…
UN Condemns Escalated Fighting in South Sudan
The United Nations has condemned the escalation of hostilities in the past ten days between Government and opposition forces in…
UN Chief Meets President Putin in Russia
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Russia for ‘Victory Day’ marking 70 years since the end of the Second World…
Crime Congress Focuses on Crime Prevention Issues
Inequality, poverty and weak rule of law are linked to violence and crime, according to the UN. “There can be…
James Bond Daniel Craig Gets UN ‘Licence to Save’
After designating the renowned actor Daniel Craig as the first United Nations (UN) Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines…