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Small Island States Call for Mitigation of Climate Change
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:19 pm | UN News
For the second day in a row, leaders of the world’s small island States took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly to call for urgent international action to mitigate the effects of climate change, which threatens some of them with extinction ... More >>
Cairns Airport Honoured with Industry Award
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:16 pm | Cairns Airport
Cairns Airport has taken out the Major Airport of the Year category in the 2013 AAA National Airport Industry Awards announced last night. More >>
Greenpeace International to appeal Russian court rulings
Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:38 am | Greenpeace International
Greenpeace International condemned a series of Russian court rulings today which left dozens of activists in custody pending investigations into a peaceful Arctic oil protest. The group insisted it would not be intimidated and its lawyers would ... More >>
Israeli forces storm orphan school in Jerusalem
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:48 pm | Alray Media Agency
Israeli forces stormed on Wednesday morning a secondary orphan school in the old city of Jerusalem. Researcher at Wadi Hilwa Information Center, Maysa Abu Ghazallah said that an Israeli special unit surrounded the school claiming that the students ... More >>
West Papuan Refugees Flee to Australia
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:31 pm | Freedom Flotilla
Six West Papuans have fled across the border to Australia after being hunted by Indonesian authorities for participating in a ceremonial handover of sacred water and ashes from Australian Indigenous Elders. More >>
Anti-Gay Violence in Cameroon Out Of Control
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:26 pm | All Out
Violence against lesbian, gay, bi, and trans (LGBT) people in Cameroon is some of the worst in the world. Activists are regularly harassed, threatened, beaten, and even tortured to death in their homes like Eric Lembembe, a prominent and outspoken ... More >>
Abbott should raise Situation in West Papua on to Indonesia
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:23 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop are visiting Indonesia at the end of September. AWPA has sent the below letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister urging that they raise the human rights situation in West Papua ... More >>
NZ’s First ‘Green’ Distribution Label For Organic Alcohol
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:43 pm | Green Drop
Green Drop, New Zealand’s first beer, wine and spirits distributor to focus solely on certified organic liquors was launched this week in Auckland. The company is representing 10 labels from family owned and operated vineyards, breweries and distilleries that ... More >>
Serbia Ready To Integrate Into Europe, President Tells UN
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:17 pm | UN News
The President of Serbia said at the United Nations today that his country had demonstrated its desire for full cooperation with its neighbours and expressed hope that negotiations towards accession to the European Union would start no later than January 2014, as ... More >>
Darfur: Deteriorating Situation Could Impede Peace Process
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:15 pm | UN News
The head of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur has warned that the deteriorating security situation in the region could undermine the peace process and development programmes. More >>
UN Assembly Delegations to Focus on Sustainable Development
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:04 pm | UN News
As the General Assembly's annual General Debate picks up again today, political leaders and senior Government officials gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York will continue discussions on shaping the world's next development agenda, which will ... More >>
Violence Uproots Tens of Thousands in Southern Philippines
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:02 pm | UN News
The situation in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines is now a humanitarian crisis, as tens of thousands of people remain forcibly displaced, the United Nations said today, calling for support to the victims of the recent wave of violence in ... More >>
Cambodia Must Ensure National Assembly Is Representative
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:58 am | UN News
Following the general elections in Cambodia in July, the Government must now ensure that the National Assembly is truly representative to promote a successful transition to democracy, a United Nations independent expert said today. More >>
DR Congo: Progress, But Also Continued Rights Abuses in East
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:55 am | UN News
Progress has been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in putting in place a legal regime to combat impunity for human rights violations, but the rights situation in the east of the country continues to deteriorate, according to a new ... More >>
Ban Welcomes Signing Of Arms Trade Treaty by Majority of UN
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
With 19 countries, including the United States, signing onto a new treaty regulating international trade in conventional arms today on the sidelines of the annual General Assembly high-level debate, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the total number ... More >>
Ban Calls on Yemenis to Advance Transition
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:52 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all Yemenis to live up to their responsibilities to advance the country’s “historic” transition to democracy, and encouraged international partners to step up their engagement in support of this goal. More >>
DR Congo President Calls for Altruism for Sustainability
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:46 am | UN News
President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) warned today that the selfishness of some States could threaten efforts to set a new sustainable development agenda for the decades ahead. More >>
European Council President Urges UN Action on Syria
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:43 am | UN News
A top official at the European Union pleaded today for the Security Council to adopt a clear resolution on Syria and end the “spiral of criminal, sectarian violence” at the heart of “the world’s most unstable region.” More >>
Ban Urges Israelis and Palestinians to Forge Ahead For Peace
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:32 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to build on recent progress and for the international community to assist them in forging a way forward in the peace process. More >>
Union of Journalists in North Sinai Condemns Shorouk Arrests
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:25 pm | Union of Journalists and Reporters in Nth Sinai
The union of journalists in North Sinai condemns a new act of repression and brutality by the militarized Police State against the Egyptian press, as the junta’s forces arrest journalists, including a female reporter. More >>
Interior Ministry Mourns Fist "Martyr of Siege"
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:21 pm | Gaza Interior Ministry
The Gaza Interior Ministry mourns today Tuesday the martyr First-Lieutenant Abdel Jawwad Abo Sa'ada ,40, who died because of closure of Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza Strip and Egypt by Egyptian Military. More >>
HRU Denounces Arresting Children In Jerusalem
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:16 pm | Gaza Ministry of Interior
The Human Rights Unit (HRU) of the Gaza Ministry of Interior denounces the kidnapping two children, Mohammed Alabbassi and Ayman Alabassi, aged 14 and15, from Jerusalem, and their sentencing to 18 months in prison. More >>
National Alliance Calls 'Coup Does Not Represent Egypt’
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:11 pm | Anti-Coup Pro-Legitimacy National Alliance
Egypt’s coalition of parties, groups and movements opposed to the coup calls all citizens to participate in a peaceful Tuesday (September 24) protest under the banner 'Coup Does Not Represent Egypt'. More >>
Private Sector in Gaza loses 100 Million Dollars amid siege
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:09 pm | Gaza Ministry of Information
MP Jamal Khudari, head of the popular committee against the siege, said the losses caused by the disruption of projects in Gaza due to the Israeli siege have reached one hundred million dollars. More >>
Banning MB Association Invalid, Political Exclusion
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:59 pm | Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Legal Committee rejected as null and void the legal ruling to ban the group’s registered Association, affirming that the ban does not conform to the law and legal procedures. More >>
Muslim Brotherhood: Putschists' Intention to Blow up Schools
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:57 pm | Muslim Brotherhood
Putschists in Egypt have repeatedly used subservient media to prepare public opinion for terrorist acts they intend to carry out and blame on the Muslim Brotherhood to demonize them and incite people against them. More >>
Muslim Brotherhood: Regarding Salah Sultan Alleged Message
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:50 pm | Muslim Brotherhood
Dr. Mahmoud Hussein, Muslim Brotherhood Secretary-General, issued the following statement concerning reports in some media outlets about a message attributed to Dr. Salah Sultan, the well-known preacher, in which he apologized to the Egyptian people for ... More >>
Youth are Pillar of Revolution, Homeland and Future
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:47 pm | Anti-Coup Pro-Legitimacy National Alliance
Egypt’s coalition of parties opposed to the coup calls all citizens to positively participate in a peaceful Friday (September 20) protest and a whole week of demonstrations under the banner 'Youth are The Pillar of The Revolution'. More >>
Meeting in Paris between François Hollande and John Key
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:45 pm | French Government
The President of the French Republic, François HOLLANDE, received on September 23rd, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, M. John KEY. More >>
Alliance Condemns State Terrorism, Threats to Kerdasa Town
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:41 pm | Anti-Coup Pro-Legitimacy National Alliance
Doing their worst to drag Egypt to civil war, the putschists send hired thugs to attack a police station and a church, then accuse Islamists of the violence, and now their media henchmen are preparing the scene for a Delga-style military operation. More >>
The Invisibilization of Indigenous Hurricane Victims
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:38 pm | Tlachinollan Human Rights Center
The Tlachinollan Human Rights Center denounces that hurricane victims in the Montaña region have been treated as though they were invisible. To date, the government has not taken action to deal with the damages caused by the recent storms in this region. More >>
Selected Jewels from the Barbara Taylor Bradford Collection
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 1:22 pm | Bonhams
Best selling author with readers in Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, South Africa, UK and USA to auction Jewellery in London, December 2013. Bonhams is pleased to announce a world first with the sale of jewellery from the collection of internationally renowned ... More >>
Qatari Amir Urges UN Action to End Crisis in Syria
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:57 am | UN News
In his statement to the 68th General Assembly’s General Debate, the Amir of the State of Qatar urged an end to the “destructive actions and horrible massacres” in Syria, and called for reform of the Security Council to more objectively deal ... More >>
France Calls for Strong UN Resolution on Syria's Weapons
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
French President François Hollande today called for a United Nations Security resolution that would authorize the potential use of force if Syria fails to comply with its agreement to hand over its chemical weapons following the last month’s sarin gas ... More >>
Inaction on Syria a “Disgrace,” Says Turkish President
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
Stressing the centrality of a “strong, efficient, and credible” United Nations for ensuring world peace and stability, Turkish President Abdullah Gül today called it a “disgrace” that the Security Council has not ended the civil war in Syria ... More >>
UN Envoy Urges Efforts to Defeat Militant Groups in Somalia
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:51 am | UN News
The top United Nations official in Somalia today urged the international community to redouble its efforts to help defeat militant groups in the country, including Al-Shabaab, which reportedly claimed responsibility for last weekend’s terrorist ... More >>
US President Urges UN Member States to Confront Challenges
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:45 am | UN News
With the world facing a raft of “profound new challenges,” United States President Barack Obama challenged United Nations Member States today to evince the courage and determination to act decisively “when the breakdown of societies is so great ... More >>
Technology Can Foster Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:31 am | UN News
A report released today by the United Nations and its partners illustrates how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help give access to resources to persons with disabilities. More >>
Israel Must Halt Mass Demolition of Bedouin Structures - UN
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:30 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today urged Israeli authorities to halt the recent wave of demolitions of Bedouin structures, noting the destruction of this property violates international humanitarian law. More >>
Bangladesh’s Garment Industry to Improve Working Conditions
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:28 am | UN News
Nearly 3.5 million garment workers in Bangladesh, recently beset by industrial accidents and a staggering loss of life, will get essential support to improve working conditions, strengthen labour inspection and upgrade building and fire safety at their workplaces, ... More >>
Iraq Must Determine Whereabouts of Missing Iranian Exiles
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:24 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today called on the Government of Iraq to do all it can to ascertain the whereabouts of seven former residents of Camp Ashraf, who have been missing since the facility, which housed Iranian exiles, was attacked ... More >>
UK Detains Yemeni Human Rights Activist Under Terror Law
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 10:51 am | Reprieve
A leading Yemeni human rights activist has been detained at Gatwick and questioned on his work and political views by UK officials under the Terrorism Act. More >>
Urgent Support Needed as Food Crisis Grips Northern Mali
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:47 pm | UN News
The United Nations and its partners are appealing for immediate support for northern Mali, where three out of four households do not have enough to eat and are heavily dependent on food assistance. More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Protect Children in Syria Conflict
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:45 pm | UN News
As the plight of civilians trapped by the Syria conflict grows more desperate, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for greater efforts to ensure humanitarian access that will safeguard the lives of thousands of children. More >>
UN Urges Iran to Release Remaining Political Prisoners
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:44 pm | UN News
Calling the recent prisoner release in Iran “a step in the right direction,” an independent United Nations human rights expert today urged the Government to let go hundreds of others detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression, ... More >>
UN & Madagascar Locust Control Campaign to Avert Food Crisis
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:42 pm | UN News
A locust control campaign has been launched by the United Nations and the Government of Madagascar to treat over 2 million hectares of infested areas in a bid to avert a food crisis that could affect some 13 million people in the island nation. More >>
UN Reports Dramatic Progress On Reducing New HIV Infections
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:41 pm | UN News
The rate of new HIV infections fell by one-third over the past decade due to increased spending and effective treatment, the United Nations agency leading the global HIV/AIDS response today reported. More >>
Gaza-Egypt Border Restrictions Badly Affect Palestinians
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:39 pm | UN News
Severe restrictions on movement between the Gaza Strip and Egypt through the Rafah Crossing have worsened an already fragile humanitarian situation for the territory’s 1.7 million Palestinians, including increasing fuel shortages and limiting access ... More >>
Syria Crisis Endangering Development across Arab World - UN
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:30 pm | UN News
Recent turmoil in the Arab world imperils progress towards achieving the anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the region, stated a United Nations report released today. More >>
Bosnian-Herzegovinian and Bulgarian Reporters Win Award
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:27 pm | SEEMO
The Central European Initiative (CEI) and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), in special partnership with the German political foundation Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), have announced the winners of the “CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits ... More >>
Social Activist Hemant Goswami honoured in Japan
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:20 pm | Burning Brain Society
Social activist Hemant Goswami was honoured by “Tobacco Free Japan (TFAJ),” a Japan based NPO for his strategic and out-of-the-box work on tobacco control. Hemant also gave this year's distinguished international lecture in the annual meeting of ... More >>
General Council of the Bar Statement on Cato Crest
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:14 pm | General Council of the Bar of South Africa
The General Council of the Bar notes with concern the recent evictions of over 100 informal settlers at Cato Crest in Durban. Over the past two weeks, the residents of the settlement have been evicted and left homeless three times by the Durban Municipality's ... More >>
Moratorium on Seabed Mining Sets International Standard
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:04 pm | Deep Sea Mining Campaign
“The Deep Sea Mining campaign applauds the Namibian government’s decision to impose a moratorium for 18 months on marine phosphate mining” said Natalie Lowrey, communications coordinator for the Deep Sea mining campaign. More >>
Alliance Calls 'Coup Does Not Represent Egypt’ Protest Tues
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 3:53 pm | Anti-Coup Pro-Legitimacy National Alliance
Egypt’s coalition of parties, groups and movements opposed to the coup calls all citizens to participate in a peaceful Tuesday (September 24) protest under the banner 'Coup Does Not Represent Egypt'. More >>
Private Sector in Gaza loses 100 Million Dollars amid siege
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 3:49 pm | Gaza Ministry of Information
MP Jamal Khudari, head of the popular committee against the siege, said the losses caused by the disruption of projects in Gaza due to the Israeli siege have reached one hundred million dollars. More >>
Petition to the UN On “Bakassi Peninsula Developments”
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 3:46 pm | Joint Press Release
We, The People of Efik Kingdom, thank you for your profound interest and intervention in the Bakassi Peninsula matter. While not delving into the pros and cons of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings, we are aware that the United Nations ... More >>
$20,000 Poetry Prize Winner Announced
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 2:11 pm | Montreal International Poetry Prize
MONTREAL, September 23, 2013 – The not-for-profit Montreal International Poetry Prize announces its 2013 prize-winner Mia Anderson, an accomplished poet originally from Toronto but now living in Portneuf, Quebec, Canada. More >>
American Samoa: Domestic Violence Hotline Training
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 1:36 pm | AADSV
Representatives from the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) recently spent three days in the territory to share their experiences and insights with local public and private human service agencies on how to best handle crisis telephone calls during ... More >>
Govts fail to create favourable conditions for civil society
Monday, 23 September 2013, 1:30 pm | Civicus
A new index published today by the global civil society network, CIVICUS, shows that many governments around the world are failing to keep their promise to create an environment that allows citizens to mobilise and participate in civil society. More >>
EU and Singapore present text of comprehensive FTA
Monday, 23 September 2013, 11:49 am | Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand
The European Union and Singapore have released the text of one of the most comprehensive trade agreements they have ever negotiated. It is the first EU deal with a Southeast Asian economy and has the potential to open the door to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) ... More >>
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