The United Nations should explore greater use of conflict prevention and mediation tools enshrined in its founding Charter, speakers told the Security Council today, as it examined the Organization’s long-standing culture of spending billions of dollar…
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Text adopted – Cameroon – P8_TA-PROV(2019)0423 – Thursday, 18 April 2019 – Strasbourg – Provisional edition
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the statement of 7 March 2019 by the Chair of its Subcommittee on Human Rights, Antonio Panzeri, on the situation in Cameroon,
– having regard to the declaration of 5 March 2019 by the V…
Security Council Adopts Resolution Calling upon Belligerents Worldwide to Adopt Concrete Commitments on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict
Members Pass Resolution 2467 (2019) by 13 Votes in Favour, None against, as China, Russian Federation AbstainThe Security Council called today upon warring parties around the globe to implement concrete commitments to fight what many speakers described…
Read MoreSecurity Council Adopts Resolution Calling upon Belligerents Worldwide to Adopt Concrete Commitments on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict
Members Pass Resolution 2467 (2019) by 13 Votes in Favour, None against, as China, Russian Federation AbstainThe Security Council called today upon warring parties around the globe to implement concrete commitments to fight what many speakers described…
Read MoreJOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cameroon – RC-B8-0245/2019
European Parliament resolution on Cameroon
(2019/2691(RSP))
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the statement of 7 March 2019 by the Chair of its Subcommittee on Human Rights, Antonio Panzeri, on the situation in Cameroon…
Read MoreMOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cameroon – B8-0253/2019
B8‑0253/2019
European Parliament resolution on Cameroon
(2019/2691(RSP))
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the Declaration by the High Representative of the European Union, Federica Mogherini, on beha…
Read MoreBriefing by Spokesperson for Secretary-General
The Secretary-General welcomes the 20th anniversary on 1 March of the entry into force of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention – a Convention that has saved countless lives, stopped mutilation and injury and enabled the revitalization of livel…
Read MoreSecurity Council Adopts Resolution Outlining Means to Ensure Robust Support for African Union Peace Operations, End Conflict on Continent
The Security Council adopted a resolution today that outlines steps leading towards the goal of ending conflict in Africa through enhanced international cooperation and partnership as well as robust support for peace operations led by the African Union…
Read MoreHigh Seas Crime Becoming More Sophisticated, Endangering Lives, International Security, Speakers Tell Security Council
Crime on the high seas is becoming increasingly sophisticated, endangering human life on land, the economic growth of entire regions and global safety, the head of the United Nations anti-crime agency warned the Security Council today, underscoring the…
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STORY: UN / MERCENARY ACTIVITIESTRT: 02:57SOURCE: UNTV RESTRICTIONS: NONELANGUAGE: ENGLISH / SPANISH / NATSDATELINE: 04 FEBRUARY 2019, NEW YORK CITY / FILESHOTLIST:FILE – RECENT, NEW YORK CITY1. Wide shot, exterior United Nations headquart…
Read MoreMercenary Activities Undermine Rule of Law, Perpetuate Impunity, Secretary-General Stresses during Security Council Debate
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to a high-level debate of the Security Council on mercenary activities in Africa, in New York today:Deseo dar las gracias a la Presidencia de Guinea Ecuatorial por haber organiza…
Read MoreSecurity Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes Eight Entities from Its Sanctions List
On 29 January 2019, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) approved the removal of the following entities from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the assets freeze set out by parag…
Read MorePress Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters
Following is a transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference, held in New York today:Ladies and gentlemen of the media, thank you very much for your presence. Good afternoon everyone and let me say again &mdas…
Read MoreAssistance to Palestinian People, Compliance with Court Ruling Concerning Violation of Convention on Consular Relations among Texts Adopted by General Assembly
Organ also Takes Action on Draft Resolutions, Decisions by Second, Sixth CommitteeThe General Assembly today adopted resolutions and decisions of its Second (Economic and Financial) and Sixth (Legal) Committees, also adopting four texts — includi…
Read MoreText adopted – Human rights in the world 2012 and EU policy on the matter – P7_TA(2013)0575 – Wednesday, 11 December 2013 – Strasbourg – Final edition
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other UN human rights treaties and instruments,
– having regard to the United Nations Millennium Declaration of 8 Septemb…
Text adopted – Situation in the Central African Republic – P7_TA(2013)0602 – Thursday, 12 December 2013 – Strasbourg – Final edition
The European Parliament,
– having regard to its resolutions of 17 January 2013(1)
and 12 September 2013(2)
on the situation in the Central African Republic,
– having regard to UN Security Council resolutions 2088 (20…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.**Lebanon
I just got a note from our colleagues at UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force) in Lebanon, so I will …
Read MoreDaily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.**Lebanon
I just got a note from our colleagues at UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force) in Lebanon, so I will …
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Adopts 4 Resolutions Aimed at Strengthening Coordination of Humanitarian, Disaster Relief Assistance
Speaker Notes Crises Now Last Longer, Majority Being Man-MadeThe General Assembly today adopted four resolutions on coordinating humanitarian and disaster relief aid, as Member States echoed concerns that global crises and attacks on humanitarian perso…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Adopts 4 Resolutions Aimed at Strengthening Coordination of Humanitarian, Disaster Relief Assistance
Speaker Notes Crises Now Last Longer, Majority Being Man-MadeThe General Assembly today adopted four resolutions on coordinating humanitarian and disaster relief aid, as Member States echoed concerns that global crises and attacks on humanitarian perso…
Read MoreSecurity Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic
Situation Extremely Serious, Says Permanent Representative, as China, Russian Federation Abstain from Voting on Resolution 2448 (2018)The Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in t…
Read MoreSpecial Representative Stresses Need for New Strategies to Tackle Root Causes of Insurgency, as Security Council Considers Situation in Central Africa
Humanitarian Affairs Official Says Embattled Cameroon Regions Witnessing One of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Displacement CrisesCentral and West African countries must develop strategies with which to tackle the root causes of insurgency, the senior …
Read MoreRising insecurity in Central Africa Republic threatens wider region, Security Council told
In particular, a comprehensive and cautions approach is needed against the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) as the African Union works to replace its ongoing initiative against the rebel group, said Francois Lounceny Fall, the Special Representative …
Read MoreDaily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.**Briefing Schedule
Happy… I was going to say happy Friday because it feels like a Friday. Just to…
Read MoreDaily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.**Briefing Schedule
Happy… I was going to say happy Friday because it feels like a Friday. Just to…
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