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UN hosts meeting aimed at tackling problems of sexual abuse by field personnel
DNA samples, new international pacts and assistance to victims were among the measures discussed today at a conference on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations and non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel.
UN Assembly takes steps towards new treaty regulating global conventional arms trade
The United Nations General Assembly today adopted a resolution effectively kicking off a diplomatic process aimed at promulgating a new international treaty on the global trade in conventional arms.
Global alliance needed to defend mountains
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization today called for a global alliance to safeguard the world's mountains as a vital source of both agricultural and wild biodiversity.
Rebuilding young quake survivors' dreams at child centres in Central Java
Six months ago, Mohammad Hisyan, 9, was left with little more than his guitar. It was one of the few belongings he managed to save when a devastating earthquake struck Central Java.
UN remains best device for achieving key goals of international relations – Annan
The only way to achieve the key principles of international relations – collective responsibility, global solidarity, the rule of law, mutual accountability and multilateralism – is by "making the best possible use" of the United Nations.
World Aids Day 2006
New ILO report says HIV/AIDS epidemic costing more than 1 million new jobs per year. Says workplace should become major entry point for prevention and access to treatment.
Vigil held in memory of boys killed in Gaza
The killing of three young brothers in Gaza City yesterday has shocked the Palestinian community across the political divide and exposed, once again, the plight of children living in the volatile region.
Somalia: UN envoy calls on warring sides to return to peace talks
The top United Nations envoy for Somalia today appealed to the warring parties to settle their differences peacefully as the impoverished African country, already torn apart by 16 years of factional fighting.
Annan's legacy as Secretary-General hailed by UN Assembly as successor is sworn in
Both Mr. Annan and Mr. Ban stressed the indissoluble links uniting security, development and human rights as the three pillars of the UN, without any one of which world peace will not be achieved.
Rebel groups' activities in eastern Chad spark concern from Security Council
The Security Council said today it was particularly alarmed at the threat this posed for both the civilian population and the humanitarian workers trying to alleviate the suffering in the strife-torn region.
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20 percent of animal breeds are at risk of extinction
Globalization of livestock markets biggest single factor in erosion of farm animal diversity. Around 20 percent of animal breeds are at risk of extinction, with one breed lost each month, FAO said today.
UN probe into murder of former Lebanese leader nears sensitive stage – inquiry chief
The head of the United Nations probe into last year's assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri told the Security Council that his investigation into the deadly explosion and 14 other bombings is "approaching a sensitive and complicated phase."
Annan at final end-of-year press conference
Kofi Annan today cited the failure to stop the Iraq war as the worst moment of his 10 years in office and made a fervent appeal that the Organization not be judged by the Oil-for-Food scandal.
FAO welcomes UN Resolution on International Year of Natural Fibres 2009
The International Year of Natural Fibres will contribute to the Millennium Development Goals by further developing the efficiency and sustainability of these agricultural industries that employ millions of people in some of the world's poorest countries, according to FAO.
Conflict affects 1 million people in Central African Republic
Nearly 1 million people are being affected by ongoing hostilities in a 'forgotten emergency' in northern Central African Republic (CAR). The conflict between the government and rebel forces has forced an estimated 220,000 people to flee their homes.
On Europe's doorstep, a battle against animal disease
Sometime in late 2005 a stealthy invader slipped across one of Turkey's eastern borders and started to move westward toward Europe: a new strain of the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
UN sends $2 million to flood-hit Aceh region of Indonesia
The floods, which hit on 21 and 22 December, affected some 160 villages, primarily in Lhokseumawe and North Aceh. Many of the displaced are staying in tents or in public buildings.
Goodwill Ambassador Roger Federer sees tsunami recovery progress in Tamil Nadu
Just days before the second anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, tennis great and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Roger Federer visited Tamil Nadu, India, witnessing firsthand the progress made to help tsunami-affected communities 'build back better'.
First group of UN advisers to be deployed in strife-torn Darfur 'in the next few days
The first group of United Nations police advisers and military officers will be deployed in Sudan's strife-torn Darfur region over the next few days.
Two disparate tales of post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka
In 2004, the fishing village of Kirinda was devastated by the tsunami. Some 78 people were killed, including the parents and older sister of 16-year-old Farouk Mohammad Riaz.
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