General Assembly meets to boost support for the rule of law
Countries are being urged to strengthen the rule of law, which is in the best interest of all people. That was the message UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delivered…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /Humanitarian chief urges world leaders to keep aid relief a top priority
As the annual debate of the UN General Assembly opens in New York, the UN emergency relief coordinator is hoping humanitarian concerns will remain in the spotlight. Valerie…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /Energy sector is central to the green economy: UN environment chief
The energy sector could be a key player in the transition to a greener economy, according to the head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Achim Steiner says…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /Haiti calls for more efficient international cooperation
The Government of Haiti is committed to strengthening its relationship with humanitarian aid partners and making their job more efficient, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe told the international community…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /Perpetrators of crimes against Palestinians going scot-free in Israel
Israel is failing to take legal action against Israeli settlers and soldiers who perpetuate violence against Palestinians and their property, according to a report by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR). The report…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /World leaders reaffirm commitment to rule of law
The rule of law is generally understood to mean that people in societies should be governed by laws with…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /City of The Hague: committed to advancing global justice
For many people around the world who have suffered war crimes and crimes against humanity, The Hague represents…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /UN Chief of Protocol sheds light on his work
Once again world leaders have gathered in New York City, the headquarters of the United Nations to discuss…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /General Assembly elects Serbia to occupy first seat
A painful era is now coming to an end for Serbia, a European country which was part of the…
24 Sep 2012 / Listen /Michael Douglas: fiercely committed to peace
Children are still being captured at a young age, shot up with drugs and used in combat, warns…
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