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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Olympic message of peace is universal, UN chief says in Pyeongchang



Secretary-General António Guterres (left) and Thomas Bach, President of the IOC, hold a joint press encounter at the IOC office in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. UN Photo/Mark Garten
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on everyone to recognize and promote the Games’ universal message of peace and tolerance.
“The Olympic spirit allows people to be together, from all over the world, to respect each other, to assert the values of tolerance, of mutual understanding that are the basic elements for peace to be possible,” Mr. Guterres told journalists in Pyeongchang.
Obviously, in the present context, he said, there is a lot of attention for this message of peace in relation to the Korean Peninsula, but the Olympic message of peace is not local.
“It is universal. It’s for the world. It is valued in Korea as it is valued everywhere where we struggle to try to address the many complex conflicts that we are facing,” he said.
The UN chief also extended his appreciation and pride to be at the Winter Olympics and highlighted the cooperation between UN and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as well as the values for which the IOC and its sister organization, the International Paralympic Committee, stand.
The Winter Olympics opened earlier today (local time) with cultural and artistic performances as well as the customary parade of athletes, which was the delegations from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea under one flag, carried together by a sportsperson from each team.
Olympic torch ‘a symbol of hope’ – UN General Assembly President
Also today, the opening ceremony saw the conclusion of the long journey of the Olympic Torch that started in November 2017.
In the last leg of its journey, the flame was carried, among others, by Miroslav Lajčák, the President of the UN General Assembly and Thomas Bach, the President of the IOC.
Outlining the commonalities between sport and diplomacy – both about peace and bringing people together – Mr. Lajčák highlighted that the Olympic torch is “probably the best symbol in our times in our world.”
“[It] is a symbol of peace, a symbol of youth, a symbol of sport, communication, a symbol of tradition, a symbol of hope.” he said.

Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=58563#.Wn-oubynFH0
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Friday, February 9, 2018

UN Headlines: Dec 18, 2017 - Feb 9, 2018 from UN News Center

9 February 2018
Yemen: Raging violence displaces more than 85,000 civilians, says UN refugee agency
Olympic message of peace is universal, UN chief says in Pyeongchang
British commander at UN Mission in South Sudan serves as role model for young women
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes
Women and children threatened by sexual violence at refugee reception centres in Greek islands – UN
Syria: Life 'living nightmare' for children in East Ghouta, UNICEF chief warns

8 February 2018
In Seoul, UN chief says Global Goals must be a blueprint for fair globalization
International community must stay ‘one step ahead’ of ISIL, stresses UN official
ICC to open separate initial examinations of Philippines ‘war on drugs;’ Venezuela protests
UN seeks $1.06 billion to help fragile countries create ‘firewall against famine’
New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women's rights
UN launches appeal to fund relief work in Nigeria's restive north-east

7 February 2018
Bangladesh ‘fully committed’ to UN peacekeeping as vital element of global peace and security – UN Force Commander
Kosovo: Despite differences, potential for trust among political leaders remains, Security Council told
Maldives: Democracy under ‘all-out assault,’ warns UN rights chief
Let Olympic Flame ‘shine as a beacon to human solidarity,’ UN says ahead of Pyeongchang Games
More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission
Well-planned and managed cities can drive sustainable development – UN agency chief
UNICEF helping to restore health services for children and families returning to war-torn Mosul
UN releases $9.1 million to fill 'critical healthcare gaps' in Yemen

6 February 2018
Over 14,000 farmers in rural Nepal to benefit from new UN project
Liberia: UN mission farewell ceremony honours last departing police and military personnel
Migrant deaths along US-Mexico border remain high despite drop in crossings – UN agency
Syria: UN urges an end to hostilities, warns of grave and deepening humanitarian crisis
Without urgent funding, Burundi risks becoming a ‘forgotten crisis’ – UN refugee agency
‘Protect children and their digital footprint,’ urges UNICEF on Safer Internet Day
UN chief urges Maldives to uphold rule of law amid rapidly unfolding political crisis
With rising number of girls at risk, world in 'race against time' to end female genital mutilation – UN

5 February 2018
Amid ‘difficult reality’ in Middle East, two-state solution more important than ever – UN chief
Female genital mutilation ‘not acceptable’ in the 21st century – UN envoy on youth
UN chief congratulates US, Russia on nuclear arsenal cuts, urges further disarmament
Proof of chemical weapons use in Syria should be met with ‘meaningful response,’ UN disarmament chief
World ‘failing to stop the war on children,’ says UNICEF Middle East, North Africa director
Development indicators trending downward for world's poorest countries, UN warns


3 February 2018
UN, African Union voice concern over protracted political crisis in Guinea-Bissau
UN calls on Maldives to respect Supreme Court decision, says 'ready' to help ease political impasse

2 February 2018
UN forum’s key message: Young people must be meaningful participants in policy-making
Partnership key to ensuring all children can access education – senior UN officials
UN will ‘not tolerate’ sexual harassment in its ranks – Guterres
Cereal prices remain stable, dairy and sugar values dip – UN
World Cancer Day: UN agency chief urges greater access to diagnosis, prevention and treatment services
Ahead of monsoon season, UN supports Bangladesh’s efforts to protect Rohingya camps from flooding
Bangladesh: Three decades of service and sacrifice in UN peacekeeping

1 February 2018
Humanitarian diplomacy ‘getting nowhere’ in Syria warns UN special adviser
Mali human rights situation still a concern – UN report
Security operations by Myanmar show ‘established pattern’ of domination over ethnic groups – UN expert
Human cost of conflict in South Sudan has reached ‘epic proportions,’ warns UN refugee agency chief
Giving voice to Yemen’s voiceless: Jamie McGoldrick reflects on two years leading UN’s relief effort
31 January 2018
Security Council stresses need of ‘sustainable solutions’ for millions displaced in Darfur
Over $46 billion lost to premature cancer deaths in BRICS economies, UN research finds
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South-East Asia region aims to close immunity gap, wipe out measles by 2020 – UN health agency
With ‘little hope’ of a quick return to stability in Lake Chad Basin, UN and partners launch aid appeal
Conflicts and disasters forcing 59 million young people into illiteracy – UNICEF study

30 January 2018
Without young people, Global Goals will not be achieved, UN forum told
Relentless fighting in Syria continues to exact terrible toll on civilians, says UN deputy aid chief
Somali leaders, international partners and UN determined to make Somalia famine resistant
Thousands flee violence in eastern DR Congo, seek shelter in nearby countries – UN refugee agency
Amid funding crunch, UN agency seeks $800 million in lifesaving aid for Palestine refugees
UN agency launches appeal to fund aid efforts in crisis-struck South Sudan
Millions of children in crisis zones face 'bleak future,' UNICEF warns, launching emergency appeal

29 January 2018
Poverty eradication, inclusive growth focus of UN Social Development Commission’s 2018 session
Youth leaders ready to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and get to work at annual UN forum
Peace in Syria must be built on dignity, human rights for all Syrians, UNHCR envoy Angelina Jolie
Hunger continues to intensify in conflict zones, UN agencies report to Security Council
UN health agency finds high levels of antibiotic resistance to world’s most common infections
New UN funding to help sustain critical aid programmes for hundreds of thousands in Ethiopia

28 January 2018
Bridging gap between relief and development can meet immediate needs, lessen vulnerability – UN chief
At African Union Summit, Guterres lauds strong AU-UN partnership, outlines areas for more cooperation

27 January 2018
At African Union Summit, Guterres outlines UN-AU approach to combatting terrorism
DR Congo: UN chief condemns killing of 'blue helmet,' calls on armed groups to lay down weapons
Security Council condemns 'barbaric' terrorist attack in central Mali that killed dozens on civilian bus
UN condemns massive vehicle bomb attack in Kabul that leaves scores dead and wounded
UN envoy for Syria to attend Russia-sponsored talks in Sochi
In Addis Ababa, Guterres says partnership with African Union is fundamental to work of the UN

26 January 2018
Ahead of Pyeongchang Games, UN Assembly President appeals for nations to honour ‘Olympic Truce’
'We are all at risk' when humanity's values are abandoned; UN honours memory of Holocaust victims
‘Enough is enough;’ world cannot become numb to killing of children, says top UNICEF official in Syria
Venezuela: Economic woes worsening malnutrition among children, warns UNICEF
Overcrowded boat capsizes off Yemen coast, 30 drowned; UN agencies condemn smugglers
Davos: UN rights chief stresses leading role of businesses in ending LGBTI discrimination

25 January 2018
Yemen: UN chief welcomes measures by Saudi-led coalition to ease access for humanitarian aid
Largest yellow fever vaccination campaign in Nigeria’s history under way – UN health agency
Time to stop ‘managing’ Israeli-Palestinian conflict, show leadership to resolve it – Security Council told
Restive eastern DR Congo home to one of world’s worst displacement crises for children – UNICEF
Libya: UN relief wing and partners seek $313 million to assist hundreds of thousands of people
Safety of Rohingya children must be guaranteed, before return to Myanmar – UNICEF

24 January 2018
UN chief condemns double bombing in Libyan city of Benghazi
Spike in attacks on ‘blue helmets’ means UN peace operations must adapt, says peacekeeping chief
South Sudan: Ceasefire violations, hostile propaganda undercut regional peace push, Security Council told
Afghanistan: UN chief ‘appalled and deeply saddened’ by deadly attack on aid partner
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At Davos forum, UN agency launches report spotlighting benefits of investing in better migration data
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World’s most vulnerable countries on track to achieve universal Internet access by 2020 – UN report
Service and Sacrifice: Chadian peacekeepers on a UN mission for peace in Mali
Central African Republic: UN, partners seek $515 million in humanitarian aid for 2018

23 January 2018
Amid growing insecurity, time to reassess UN peacekeeping presence in Mali, Security Council told
At least seven killed at a religious gathering in northern Ethiopia – UN rights office
Conditions in Myanmar not yet suitable for Rohingya refugees to return safely – UN agency
Fresh violence in Central African Republic sparks ‘unprecedented’ levels of displacement – UN
DR Congo: UN rights office urges probe into use of force against protestors, UN personnel
Record 22.2 million people need humanitarian assistance in Yemen – UN aid chief

22 January 2018
UN chief outlines reforms that ‘put Member States in driver’s seat’ on road to sustainable development
Liberia: UN welcomes new President’s inauguration as key milestone on country’s road to success
UN flag no longer offers ‘natural’ protection to peacekeepers, says report on mission casualties
Unemployment to remain high, quality jobs harder to find in 2018 – UN labour agency
UN agency for Palestine refugee launches global funding push after US aid cuts
Guterres urges Congolese security forces to exercise restraint amid reports six people killed in protests

21 January 2018
UN and partners launch largest-ever humanitarian appeal for Yemen
Afghanistan: UN strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel

20 January 2018
Syrian children succumb to freezing temperatures while crossing into Lebanon – UNICEF
UN chief urges vigilance against anti-Semitism and discrimination of all kinds

19 January 2018
One in four Iraqi children impacted by conflict, poverty; education key for lasting peace – UNICEF
Central Africa’s iconic mammals threatened by poachers, armed groups – UN environment wing
Syria: UN rights officials decry ‘devastating’ impact of surging violence on civilians
More flee Cameroon’s English-speaking areas; UN concerned over safety of women and children
UN chief spotlights potential offered by cooperation among countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan
Millions of children's lives hang in the balance as South Sudan conflict grinds on – UNICEF chief

18 January 2018
Amid 'dramatic deterioration' in DR Congo, UN and partners launch $1.68 billion aid appeal
Improved economic conditions boost air-traveller numbers worldwide – UN agency
Near-record warm temperatures fuel deadly, costly weather events in 2017 – UN
In Doha, General Assembly President spotlights UN ‘sustaining peace’ agenda
Dialogue and confidence vital to prevent, resolve conflicts, says UN chief

17 January 2018
Central African Republic: UN mission issues 48-hour ultimatum to armed groups
UN chief welcomes second anniversary of ‘Implementation Day’ for Iran nuclear deal
US funding cuts for UN Palestine refugee agency put vital education, health programmes at risk
UN poised to scale up support for Libya’s post-conflict transition, Security Council told
World cannot stand idle as millions in DR Congo ‘suffer in silence,’ says UN agency
Somalia: UN, partners seek $1.6 billion to protect millions of lives from drought
Intensified fighting across Syria having 'devastating' impact on civilians, warn UN agencies
16 January 2018
Resolve differences peacefully, Security Council to DR Congo political actors
Syria: Uptick in violence exacerbates already dire situation, says UN food relief agency
Preserving intangible culture for future generations
Warning that ‘peace remains elusive,’ UN chief outlines areas for action in 2018
Dire situation for Rohingya children could become ‘catastrophic,’ as new threats loom – UNICEF
Nearly every child in war-torn Yemen now needs humanitarian aid – UNICEF

15 January 2018
UN condemns twin suicide attacks in Baghdad
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OECD-UN forum on strengthening collection and use of migration data kicks off in Paris
In Afghanistan, Security Council reiterates support for efforts to restore peace and progress
Progress against hunger, poverty hinges on empowering indigenous women – UN agriculture chief
In strife-torn Afghanistan, people need support 'more than ever' says senior UN aid official

14 January 2018
In Colombia, UN chief meets with ex-combatants, expressing hope for future and peace process
A bloody start to 2018 in Syria; Over 30 children killed in two weeks – UNICEF
Bangladesh: UN agencies working to vaccinate half a million children against diphtheria

13 January 2018
In Bogotá, UN Secretary-General Guterres expresses full support for peace process in Colombia

12 January 2018
South Sudan: Rebuilt bridge in Upper Nile helping local communities, improving aid delivery
Migration, sustaining peace, development high on UN General Assembly’s agenda for 2018
South Africa responding to largest-ever Listeria outbreak – UN health agency
More refugees and migrants feared lost in Mediterranean; UN urges safer resettlement options
Iraqis returning home outnumber displaced for first time since 2013, says UN migration agency
UN rights office urges Tunisian authorities to ensure freedom of peaceful assembly
11 January 2018
Boko Haram attacks, human trafficking threaten progress in West Africa and Sahel – UN envoy
In Damascus, UN aid chief outlines measures to improve response to Syrian crisis in 2018
In Hargeisa, UN envoy for Somalia calls for calm and dialogue following clashes
Migration should be act of hope, not despair; UN chief proposes ways to maximize migrants' contributions
UN agencies call for funds to reverse food ration cuts for refugees in Rwanda

10 January 2018
UN regional forum for Latin America and Caribbean marks 70th anniversary
Darfur: Displacement slows but returns remain difficult, warns UN peacekeeping chief
Colombia: Reintegrating 14,000 ex-combatants remains a challenge, Security Council told
At UN, universities spotlight hands-on approach to integrating refugees
Taking on environmental health risks, UN agencies aim to protect 'foundations for life' on Earth
Tragic start to New Year for migrants as hundreds feared dead in Mediterranean – UN
Syria: UN rights chief condemns spike in civilian casualties in 'de-escalation' areas

9 January 2018
Brinkmanship, lack of compromise will only deepen DR Congo political crisis, Security Council told
Rohingya children trapped in 'appalling' conditions in Myanmar's Rakhine state – UNICEF
UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region
UN refugee agency urges Israel to halt forced relocation of African asylum seekers
As Syria war grinds on, Syrian refugees in Lebanon are becoming poorer, more vulnerable – UN

8 January 2018
PODCAST: 'UN can save the world' say veteran staffer, still passionate for peace at 90
Syria: 13 million people in desperate need as seventh war-torn winter sets in, UN warns
Millions of children across Somalia vaccinated against measles in UN-backed campaign
6 January 2018
UN Security Council condemns 'heinous and cowardly' terrorist attack in Kabul
Western Sahara: UN chief urges easing of tensions in Guerguerat area
UN announces special probe into attacks on peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo

5 January 2018
In wake of violent protests in Iran, UN Security Council meets to take stock of situation
UN approves largest-ever emergency funding allocation to scale up response in war-torn Yemen
UN rights office warns DR Congo authorities against use of excessive force when policing protests
Shocked at executions in Egypt, UN rights office raises concerns over due process guarantees
Central African Republic: UN agency registers thousands of refugees arriving in Chad

4 January 2018
UN readying training guidelines to help cabin crews identify, report human trafficking

3 January 2018
UN officials welcome reopening of communications between two Koreas
Haiti: New UN mission to take innovative approach to strengthening rule of law
UN agency's mobile reproductive health teams reach women in besieged area of Aleppo
UN aid wing sounds alarm on behalf of civilians caught up in rising violence in northern Syria
Amid wave of protests in Iran, UN rights chief urges impartial probe into all acts of violence

2 January 2018
Somalia: UN voices deep concern at reported destruction of housing for displaced persons
UN regrets reported loss of life amid Iranian protests
Early action key to preventing crises related to El Niño and La Niña – UN relief official
UN experts decry Saudi Arabia’s use of anti-terror laws against peaceful activists
1 January 2018
On New Year's Day, UNICEF challenges nations to join fight to help more newborns survive first days of life
DR Congo: UN chief calls for restraint amid reports security forces violently dispersed Kinshasa protests

31 December 2017
UN chief issues 'red alert,' urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle pressing challenges

30 December 2017
After 1,000 days of conflict, Yemen sliding into 'deepening catastrophe,' UN agencies warn

29 December 2017
Free and fair elections 'confirm Liberia's steady march towards lasting peace,' says UN chief
UN chief condemns attack on church near Cairo, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice
New UN agency projects to boost farming practices, improve farm animal health
UNESCO chief 'deeply regrets Israel's decision to withdraw from agency
'No clear evidence' social media leads to more violent behavior, UN-backed study reports
Peacekeepers saved many lives despite challenges, UN officials stress at year's end
UN chief welcomes exchange of prisoners and detainees in eastern Ukraine

28 December 2017
Peru: Pardon of former President Fujimori a ‘slap in the face’ for victims, say UN rights experts
Legacy of former President Johnson Sirleaf tied to UN Mission in Liberia, says senior UN official
Yemen: Amid spike in casualties, UN relief official says civilians bearing brunt of ‘absurd war’
Brutality against children 'cannot be the new normal' stresses UNICEF
Attack on civilians in Kabul another 'despicable crime' in a year of atrocities – UN
27 December 2017
UN chief commends peaceful vote in Liberia, dispatches Nigeria's Obasanjo

26 December 2017
General Assembly approves $5.4 billion UN budget for next two years
UNICEF official calls 2017 ‘horrible’ for children in Yemen
Congo: UN chief welcomes ceasefire between Brazzaville, Reverend Pastor Ntumi

25 December 2017
Field teams working 'around the clock' in wake of deadly storm in the Philippines – UNICEF

24 December 2017
Vital that all Yemeni ports kept open for aid and commercial vessels, stresses UN humanitarian chief
Nigeria: Cholera outbreak in restive Borno state successfully contained, says UN health agency

23 December 2017
UN stands ready to support the Philippines in aftermath of deadly storm – Secretary-General
22 December 2017
UN urges Australia to find humane solutions for refugees, asylum seekers on Manus Island
Security Council further tightens sanctions against DPR Korea
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen surpass one million, reports UN health agency
Secretary-General extends mandate of UN-backed Lebanon tribunal for three more years
Sharp rise in refugee arrivals to Uganda as fresh violence flares in DR Congo – UN agency
New UN centre boosts use of real-time data to better respond to humanitarian crises
UN Mission welcomes agreement to revive South Sudan's peace pact

21 December 2017
Strengthen measures to counter threats posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters, Security Council urges
Security Council to consider set of elements in peacekeeping reviews
UN peacekeeping operations will keep aiming to reduce their environmental impact – Security Council
Afghan parties must agree on ‘convincing peace process’ to end 40 years of conflict, says UN envoy
Aid has not reached ‘a single soul’ in Syria’s besieged areas in December, says UN advisor
Conflict casts shadow on fight to end hunger in some regions – UN agriculture agency
UN tribunal for former Yugoslavia leaves behind culture of accountability, says Guterres
General Assembly demands all States comply with UN resolutions regarding status of Jerusalem
UNICEF airlifts six million doses of vaccines to children in Yemen
Deadly war weapons endanger lives of over 220,000 children in eastern Ukraine – UNICEF
States must boost efforts to fill capability, personnel gaps in peacekeeping, UN official tells Security Council

20 December 2017
UN envoy urges support for efforts to resume political process in Yemen
South Sudan: First UN safe haven for displaced civilians closes
Migration, UN reform and sustainable development among 2018 priorities, says Assembly President
FEATURE: Curtain falls on UN tribunal’s 24-year history of fighting impunity in former Yugoslavia
Arctic forever changed by rapidly warming climate – UN weather agency
Thousands in DR Congo’s Kasais to benefit from UN food, nutrition efforts, but challenges remain
UN rights expert ‘disappointed’ by Myanmar’s decision to refuse visit
Security Council calls for efforts to ensure stability in Lebanon
As crises become more complex ‘prevention must be at the centre of everything we do’ – UN chief

19 December 2017
Two years on, Iran nuclear accord at a ‘critical crossroads,’ UN Security Council told
DR Congo: UN officials hail landmark convictions, life sentences in Kavumu child rape cases
UNICEF says 2017 has been a ‘very difficult year’ for children in Central African Republic
Security Council renews Syrian cross-border relief convoys amid ongoing challenges for aid workers
Ukraine: UN agencies stepping up aid to most vulnerable as temperatures plummet
UN agencies scale up work in Bangladesh as Rohingya refugee crisis enters fourth month
UN rights chief calls for independent probe into Israeli forces ‘shocking’ shooting of amputee
Over 130 civilians killed in 11 days in airstrikes in Yemen, reports UN rights office

18 December 2017
UN chief highlights need for Internet governance to support innovation, prevent criminal use
Perpetrators of attack on church in Pakistan must be brought to justice, stresses UN chief
UN envoy welcomes new Somali policy on role of youth in peacebuilding
Attack on aid convoy in north-east Nigeria leaves four civilians dead – UN relief official
UN urges international cooperation to make migration safer in a world on the move
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