Sept 21, 2015 International Day of Peace Celebration at Lyceum University Cavite, Philippines

Sept 21, 2015 International Day of Peace Celebration at Lyceum University Cavite, Philippines
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Sunday, September 6, 2015

PEACE VIGIL 2015: UN Headlines (as of Sept 2-6) click to read full article

6 September 2015
In telephone calls on migration crisis, Ban urges European leaders to 'be voice of those in need of protection'

5 September 2015
UN hails decision by Austria and Germany to take in thousands of migrants and refugees at Hungary border
On International Day, Ban calls on people everywhere to act charitably in the face of human suffering

4 September 2015
INTERVIEW: Global Goals give 'epic opportunity' to the world – Richard Curtis
‘We are making progress’ on Libya political agreement, UN envoy reports
DR Congo humanitarian crisis must not ‘fall off’ world’s radar – UN deputy relief chief
UN chief appoints Zimbabwe national as Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security
Ban appoints Pakistan national as Force Commander of UN Western Sahara mission
Top musicians release ‘love song’ to Earth to inspire action at UN climate conference
Celebrities join UNICEF and Global Goals to launch ‘World’s Largest Lesson’ on sustainable development
Ban, Security Council condemn terrorist attack on Yemeni mosque that leaves more than 30 dead
UN humanitarian air service in dire need of funds to continue life-saving work in Sudan – UN agency
Citing marginal gains, UN human rights chief warns Central African Republic still ‘gripped by fear’
Yemen: UN emergency fund releases $15 million for critical aid operations
G20 nations weighed down by weak economic growth and lack of decent jobs – UN backed report
UN urges Europe to admit 200,000 refugees from Syria, Iraq and other war zones
Ukraine: UN agencies call for urgent action to stop spread of polio virus

3 September 2015
Guatemala: following President’s resignation, Ban calls for peaceful elections
Liberia again declared free of Ebola transmission as number of cases remains stable in wider West Africa
‘Shock must be matched by action,’ UNICEF chief says as Europe’s refugee and migrant crisis deepens
India teams up with UN-backed alliance to accelerate financial inclusion for all
Spotlighting sustainable development, ‘Global Goals’ campaign launched at UN
In Beijing, UN chief urges China to help build momentum ahead of Paris climate change conference
UNESCO chief condemns killing of Philippine journalist, calls for inquiry
Civilians in Syria suffering ‘a living tragedy’ with no end in sight, UN human rights expert warns
Amid ongoing crisis largely ignored by world, Myanmar floods deal major blow to agriculture – UN agency
Conflict keeps millions of children out of school in Middle East and North Africa, warns new UNICEF report
Yemen: UN calls for unimpeded access to people in need as fighting intensifies in southwestern region
UN human rights chief deplores new allegation of sexual abuse in CAR

2 September 2015
Backing UN ‘Agenda 2030,’ parliamentary leaders pledge to place democracy at service of sustainable development
UN envoy hails opening of ICC trial against Congolese rebel leader as ‘victory for survivors’
At UN Headquarters, commemorative plaque joins ‘Tree of Peace and Unity’ marking end of World War II
UN agency and MasterCard join forces to support refugees and small-scale farmers
Security Council adjusts Liberia sanctions; ends travel ban, keeps arms embargo in place
Top UN relief official in Yemen condemns ‘despicable’ killing of two Red Cross workers
Baghdad had highest level of civilian casualties in August – UN Iraq mission reports
In Syria, UN agency discovers nine new suspected cases of typhoid near Yarmouk camp
First-ever UN-backed summit opens to harnesses global momentum to eliminate viral hepatitis
‘Tangible’ results on Libyan political agreement – UN envoy
Somalia: Security Council strongly condemns Al Shabaab attack on African Union base


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