Tag: UNSecretaryGeneral
If UN is to be credible, it must act on Burundi before it's too late
October 11, 2017 WebDeskComments Off on If UN is to be credible, it must act on Burundi before it's too late
The Burundian government carries the primary responsibility for protecting its citizens from crimes against humanity, but instead it's the main abuser.
A UN Commission of Inquiry reported last month that …
States Must Step Up Efforts to Check Spread of Deadly Weapons as Non-State Actors Exploit Rapid Technological Advances, Speakers Tell Security Council
June 29, 2017 WebDeskComments Off on States Must Step Up Efforts to Check Spread of Deadly Weapons as Non-State Actors Exploit Rapid Technological Advances, Speakers Tell Security Council
In tackling drones, 3D printing, the dark web and other emerging threats hindering non-proliferation efforts, States must bolster their efforts as well as technological advances in order to combat the …
Universal Access to Medicines, Technologies Essential for Human Well-being, Secretary-General Says, Encouraging Compliance with Health Panel's Findings
November 22, 2016 WebDeskComments Off on Universal Access to Medicines, Technologies Essential for Human Well-being, Secretary-General Says, Encouraging Compliance with Health Panel's Findings
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on the report of the High-level Panel on Access to Medicines — "Promoting Innovation and Access to Health Technologies", in New York today:…
Do not betray the victims; stand by the Rome Statute and the ICC – UN human rights chief
November 17, 2016 WebDeskComments Off on Do not betray the victims; stand by the Rome Statute and the ICC – UN human rights chief
16 November 2016 – In the wake of three States withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, the top United Nations human rights official has underlined that there is no substitute …
News in Brief 16 November 2016 (AM)
November 16, 2016 WebDeskComments Off on News in Brief 16 November 2016 (AM)
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Photo: ICC-CPI/Max Koot (file photo)
"Collective shoulder" needs to be put behind international court
The "collective shoulder" …
General Assembly, by Secret Ballot, Elects 14 Member States to Serve Three-year Terms on Human Rights Council
October 28, 2016 WebDeskComments Off on General Assembly, by Secret Ballot, Elects 14 Member States to Serve Three-year Terms on Human Rights Council
The General Assembly today elected, by secret ballot, 14 States to serve on the Human Rights Council, the United Nations body responsible for the promotion and protection of all human …