World Observes the International Day for Tolerance
Tolerance is much more than passively accepting the “other;” it brings obligations to act, and must be taught, nurtured and…
How to Accelerate an End to the Syrian Conflict
Meeting in Vienna on November 14, 2015 as the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), the Arab League, China, Egypt, the…
Violent Extremism Is a Growing Threat: Ban Ki-Moon
Speaking in a region that has been torn apart by violent extremism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Arab and…
UN Calls for Protection of Writers in Bangladesh
In the wake of recent violence against publishers, writers, bloggers and civil society groups by extremists in Bangladesh, the United…
Myanmar Elections: UN Chief Concerned About Hate Speech
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern Sunday at the continuous resort to hate speech, provocation of communal…