Ban urges people to say no to violence against women

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon PANA New York, US – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on people to wear the colour orange to mark the International Day to End Violence against Women, which is marked on 25 November. A … Read More

Ban calls for protection of natural resources in war-torn countries

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Photo: adonis49 PANA New York, US – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday stressed the importance of protecting the environment in times of armed conflict noting that strong natural resource governance can help prevent conflict and contribute to long-term peace. … Read More

UN chief urges support for people affected by poverty

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Photo: UN PANA New York, US – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, on Thursday called for greater support for people struggling to escape poverty and build better lives. He also called on the world to “listen to the voices that often … Read More

UN chief swears in UN Women Executive Director

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Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka – Photo: UN By PANA New York, US – Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka of South Africa took the oath of office on Monday as the new head of the UN body tasked with promoting women’s rights and their … Read More