Tag: Ban Ki-moon

Monday, October 17th 2011 - 06:34 UTC
Every day a billion people go to sleep feeling hungry, recalls UN on Food Day

With nearly one billion people still suffering from food shortages around the globe, the world must take a united stand against hunger, the United Nations said on Sunday 16 October, marking World Food Day.
Thursday, September 22nd 2011 - 08:31 UTC
UN launches all-out attack on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer

The United Nations launched on Monday an all-out attack on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes with a summit meeting devoted to curbing the factors, like tobacco and alcohol use, behind the often preventable scourge that causes 63% of all deaths.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 08:39 UTC
UN launches all-out attack on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer

The United Nations launched on Monday an all-out attack on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes with a summit meeting devoted to curbing the factors, like tobacco and alcohol use, behind the often preventable scourge that causes 63% of all deaths.
Wednesday, August 10th 2011 - 07:20 UTC
UN reaffirms the rights of the World’s 370 million Indigenous Peoples

On the Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the United Nations reaffirms the rights of indigenous peoples and the shared commitment to advance the values of equity, justice and dignity for all.
Wednesday, July 13th 2011 - 00:29 UTC
The year of the seven-billionth baby, up two billion since July 1987

The United Nations marked on Monday July 11, World Population Day, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressing that ending global poverty and inequality was the key to unleashing the great human potential for prosperity and peaceful coexistence.
Tuesday, June 21st 2011 - 20:24 UTC
Ban Ki-moon appointed to a second term as Secretary General

The United Nations General Assembly agreed Tuesday to appoint Ban Ki-moon to a second consecutive term as the Secretary-General of the 192-member Organization.
Monday, June 20th 2011 - 21:10 UTC
Uruguay presides over the UN Human Rights Council for the next 12 months

Uruguay in representation of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean countries (GRULAC) will occupy for the next twelve months the rotating presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council which is seated in Geneva.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 08:00 UTC
Security Council recommends Bank Ki-moon be appointed for a second term

The Security Council announced Friday that it is recommending to the General Assembly that Ban Ki-moon be appointed to a second consecutive term as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Thursday, June 16th 2011 - 19:23 UTC
UN Secretary General praises Uruguay’s contribution to peace keeping worldwide

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon thanked Uruguay for being one of the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping worldwide. Ban Ki-moon is currently on a South American round of visits that included Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.
Thursday, June 16th 2011 - 19:09 UTC
Uruguay supports Ban Ki-moon re-election because of his commitment to multilateralism

Uruguay’s support for the re-election of Mr Ban Ki-moon as Secretary General is based on his decisive efforts to impulse multilateralism since taking office in 2007, said Uruguayan Foreign Affairs minister Luis Almagro.