PREVIOUS NEWS

JANUARY 2012
   
31 January Security Council debates situation in Syria
26 January Women’s education ‘smartest global investment,’ Ban tells World Economic Forum
25 January UN chief outlines five-year action plan to build ‘the future we want’
24 January UN official urges Israelis and Palestinians to intensify efforts to resolve conflict
23 January UN-facilitated talks between Cypriot leaders begin in New York
23 January UN rights chief speaks out against US failure to close Guantanamo detention facility
17 January European debt crisis, high unemployment threatens to slow down global economy-UN
16 January UN maritime official calls for probe into cruise ship incident off Italian coast
15 JanuarY UN chief urges Syrian President to stop killing his own people
11 January UN urges Group of 77 nations to champion development agenda
10 January UNESCO chief stresses need for innovation to ensure quality, equitable education
9 January On eve of quake’s anniversary, Haitian children see some progress – UNICEF
8 January Cycle of ethnic violence in South Sudanese state must end, UN envoy says
6 January UN voices grave concern after dozens die in bomb blast in Syrian capital
5 January Online game that helps UN fight hunger gains one millionth user
5 January Iraq: UN deplores deadly wave of bomb attacks
4 January Top UN official in Iraq urges dialogue to resolve tensions
3 January Ban stresses ‘people power’ and partnerships at start of second term as UN chief

DECEMBER
29 December UN voices concern at reports of human rights abuses in Côte d’Ivoire
28 December Philippines: UN grant enables agencies to give help to storm survivors
22 December Philippines: UN and partners appeal for additional $28 million to help storm victims
20 December Security Council extends mandate of UN political mission in Burundi
19 December In wake of leader’s death, Ban says UN will continue to help people of DPR Korea
19 December General Assembly urges Syria to implement Arab League plan to end violence
18 December Egypt: Ban voices alarm after fresh round of deadly clashes in Cairo
17 December UN launches Decade on Biodiversity to stem loss of species and ecosystems
15 December UN issues first report on human rights of gay and lesbian people
15 December ‘Storm of hunger’ threatens lives of 2.5 million South Sudanese – UN official
14 December UN needed more than ever after ‘remarkable and extraordinary year’ – Ban
13 December Boosted global efforts against malaria lead to far fewer deaths – UN
13 December Palestinian flag flies at UNESCO to mark admission as new member
11 December Ban welcomes climate change deal reached at UN conference in Durban
8 December Côte d’Ivoire: UN envoy voices concern about violent pre-election incidents
6 December UN deplores deadly twin attacks on Afghan civilians during Shiite holiday
5 December Challenges are many but Afghanistan’s partners will stay the course – Ban
4 December Ban meets with Afghan President ahead of international conference

NOVEMBER
30 November Ex-Ivorian leader Gbagbo arrives at ICC to face charges of crimes against humanity
27 November As Congolese prepare to vote, Ban calls for peaceful and secure elections
24 November Ban calls on Bahrain to implement findings of report on crackdown
22 November UN launches global conversation ahead of sustainable development conference
21 November Efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS are yielding progress – UN report
19 November UN chief urges Asia to take up leadership on global issues
17 November Deforestation threatens planet, economies and communities, UN chief warns
16 November Security Council extends European peacekeepers in Bosnia
15 November Security Council deplores attacks against embassies in Syria
14 November Bangladesh offers lessons on climate change and disaster risks – Ban
12 November Ban welcomes decision by Arab League to suspend Syria
10 November UNESCO sets up fund to cover budget shortfall
9 November UN envoy welcomes conviction for rape and murder during Bosnian conflict
8 November Death toll passes 3,500 as Syrian crackdown continues, says UN human rights office
7 November On eve of election, UN envoy appeals to Liberians to ensure peaceful poll
6 November Darfur: Ban deplores attack on UN-African Union peacekeepers
5 November Ban and Security Council strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Nigeria
2 November In Tripoli, UN chief and Assembly President laud bravery of Libyan people
1 November Deal between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders is attainable – UN chief

OCTOBER
31 October UNESCO votes to admit Palestine as full member
30 October Ban voices concern deadly violence in Gaza and southern Israel
29 October Ban condemns latest killings of civilian protesters in Syria
25 October On UN Day, Ban underlines need for unity to confront global challenges
23 October Ban voices sympathy, offers UN help after deadly quake in Turkey
20 October Libyans must come together and reconcile after Qadhafi’s reported death – Ban
19 October World's youth facing worsening jobs crisis, new UN repor says
18 October Israeli-Palestinian prisoner exchange a 'humanitarian breakthrough' - Ban
17 October Investing in people the smartest way to eradicate poverty
12 October Ban hails former UN chief Dag Hammarskjöld as a conscientious leader of peace
11 October Tuberculosis on the decline for first time ever – UN report
10 October Systematic torture in Afghan detention facilities – UN report
10 October With high food prices set to continue, UN agencies issue call to action
10 October Clean energy revolution’ crucial to ensure growth in poorer countries – Ban
9 October UN tourism forum opens with call to capitalize on potential of industry
5 October Six million new teachers needed to ensure UN goal of universal primary education
4 October UN deplores deadly bombing in Somali capital
3 October Cities on the frontline of global fight against climate change, UN officials warn

SEPTEMBER
30 September Wave of change in Middle East shows ‘immense power’ of non-violence – Ban
30 September Security Council calls for increase in African peace force in Somalia to 12,000
18 September Middle East, global economy feature in talks between UN chief and world leaders
15 September Democracy Day Forum hits the Airwaves
13 September General Assembly opens new session with plea for unity to tackle global crises
12 September UN Human Rights Council appoints experts to probe Syrian violence  
11 September Ban expresses sadness after hundreds die in Tanzanian ferry disaster
11 September In Timor-Leste, UN cyclists join contest to promote peace
10 September Ban welcomes agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on disputed Abyei area
9 September UN marks 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks against United States
9 September UN rights office calls on Nigeria to address renewed ethnic, religious violence
8 September Literacy vital for overcoming poverty and disease and reinforcing stability – UN
7 September Ban and Pacific leaders urge ‘ambitious’ reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
6 September Former Yugoslav army chief convicted by UN tribunal for war crimes
5 September UN chief and Kiribati leader warn over climate change threat to Pacific islands
3 September Ban confers with Australian leaders on global issues of concern
2 September Ban appoints seasoned French diplomat as new UN peacekeeping chief

AUGUST
30 August UN refugee agency to airlift aid into Somalia for Eid al-Fitr holiday
30 Agustus UN chief to sound alarm about climate change on upcoming visit to Pacific region
29 August After deadly attack in Nigeria, top official vows UN will not be deterred from its work
18 August Secretary-General deplores terrorist attacks in southern Israel
18 August Key witness in Kosovo war crimes case handed over to UN tribunal
17 August Syria: UN envoy voices alarm at ‘excessive and lethal force’ against civilians
17 August Aid efforts in the Horn of Africa need to be scaled up further, says UN relief chief
15 August UN officials condemn wave of deadly bombings across Iraq
15 August Hundreds of thousands return to South Sudan in past nine months – UN
14 August Syria: UN agency voices alarm at reports of deadly assault on port city of Latakia
14 August On International Youth Day, UN celebrating young people's role in ousting dictators
11 August UN chief urges all sides to commit to political solution to end Libyan crisis
10 August Ban exhorts academia to find solutions to global hunger, poverty and intolerance
08 August UN urges greater appreciation of indigenous culture and creativity
08 August Japan: Secretary-General brings message of solidarity to 'triple disaster' areas
06 August UN urges rapid response to measles outbreak in Somali refugee camps in Ethiopia
06 August UN chief urges Syrian leader to halt use of violence against civilians
04 August Sudan delayed evacuation flight for wounded peacekeepers – UN official
01 August Somalia: UN official warns famine could spread without adequate relief funding
01 August UN's message to mothers: breastfeeding can save your baby’s life
01 August UN investigating exchange of fire along Israeli-Lebanese border

JULY
31 July Syria: UN chief condemns latest bloody violence against civilians
27 July Secretary-General's remarks at high-level meeting on youth side event: "Giving it back, passing it on": Corporate Engagement and Youth Philanthropy as Pathways to Development , New York, 27 July 2011
27 July Ban stresses urgency of funding Horn of Africa relief efforts
24 July UN-backed Cameroon-Nigeria border commission presses for swift resolution
24 July Sudan: UN relief chief sounds alarm over dwindling aid stocks in Southern Kordofan
23 July UN humanitarian fund gives millions for food aid across Horn of Africa
22 July Top UN officials strongly condemn deadly attacks in Norway
21 July Horn of Africa: UN steps up efforts to bring urgent relief to millions in need
21 July International support needed to curb child malnutrition in Niger – UNICEF
20 July UN requests more than $4 billion in humanitarian aid for the rest of this year
19 July Global aid for trade efforts vital for boosting development, Ban says at review meeting
19 July UN contest for best campaign to end violence against women opens for voting
18 July UN marks Nelson Mandela International Day with public service activities
11 July UN envoy calls for redoubled efforts towards political solution to Libyan conflict