Category - united nations

Churches advocate at UN on climate impact, indigenous rights and Colombia

agency reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:06:05 +0000

Global church representatives gather in New York City from 15 November to press three issues at the United Nations: peoples being displaced by climate change, indigenous rights and Colombia's protracted internal conflict.

Reducing poverty means fighting corruption, say global faith leaders

staff writers — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:33 +0000

Over 100 faith leaders have written to the United Nations Secretary-General ahead of a crucial international meeting on corruption. They insist that corruption is underming attempts to reduce global poverty.

Vatican hits out at other faiths over child abuse

staff writers — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:40:34 +0100

The Vatican's representative at the United Nations has shocked listeners by suggesting that there could be more child abuse within Protestant and Jewish communities than in the Roman Catholic Church.

UN agrees to aim for nuclear disarmament

staff writers — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:57:06 +0100

The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of the need to work towards a world free of nuclear weapons. The vote is seen as a step towards international agreements on reducing nuclear arsenals.

Dispute over Christian group seeking observer status with the UN

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:00:47 +0100

A United Nations group that vets NGOs applying for accreditation as observers, has rejected an international Christian group after it refused to divulge names of members in China.

Desmond Tutu says global community must act on Aung San Suu Kyi

staff writers — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:02:30 +0100

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has called on the international community to do more to secure the release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is facing trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest.

UN secretary general asked to 'step up to the plate' on right to food

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:23:22 +0100

A group of Christian leaders who campaign for justice in the fight against hunger are calling on the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to 'step up to the plate' and seek tangible results in realising the right to food.

Increased commitment needed for tackling conflict in Chad

agency reporter — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:08:46 +0100

Amnesty International is calling on all parties to the conflict in eastern Chad not to attack civilians or place them at risk, and that the full complement of United Nations peacekeepers be immediately deployed and provided with adequate resources.

Racism conference accused of shunning 260 million Dalits

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:40:46 +0100

Among the many arguments within and about the controversial UN review conference on racism, one that has attracted less media coverage is the overlooking of the struggles of 260 million so-called 'untouchables' in South Asia.

Hopes continue for anti-racism gathering in spite of Ahmadinejad row

staff writers — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:10:43 +0100

In spite of a massive row over Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech, the United Nations global anti-racism conference could still avoid failure, according to NGOs and campaigners.