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
Ambassador Zara Bayla Juan, Sailing for Peace #PeaceDay

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Friday, February 26, 2016

HEADLINES AT A GLANCE: February 7-16, 2015 from UN News Centre

16 February 2016
ISIL ‘losing appeal’ in Iraq, but threat should not be underestimated – UN envoy
Zika: UN health agency launches global response strategy; Member States briefed on outbreak
Peacekeeping ‘a tool to advance political, not military, solutions’ – UN deputy chief
UN agency reaches thousands of people in Chad and Cameroon displaced by Boko Haram violence
Syria: UN mediator intends to resume Geneva talks next week
UN mission in Central African Republic aims to ensure victims of alleged abuse receive help
At Security Council, UN relief chief spotlights need to end ‘human catastrophe’ in Yemen
Ban praises ‘mega’ sport events for potential to advance peace and human rights
China’s clampdown on lawyers and activists draws concern of UN human rights chief
UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Syria: UN ‘gravely concerned’ over repeated attacks on hospitals, school

15 February 2016
UN experts urge Nigeria to make areas freed from Boko Haram 'truly safe' for returnees
Conflicts and violence take 'huge toll' on children in 2015 – UN envoy
UNICEF chief 'appalled' by reports of attacks on hospitals, schools in northern Syria
UN rights expert urges UK and Sweden to serve 'good example,' end arbitrary detention of Assange
World's most vulnerable must benefit from promise and ideals of UN Charter – Ban
UN envoy for Libya welcomes 'major breakthrough' on formation of unity government
Haiti: UN welcomes election of provisional President
UNESCO and Italy to create task force for cultural heritage conservation in crises
UN agency delivers added food supplies to besieged area inside Yemen's Taiz city

14 February 2016
Syria: for first time in months, UN agency delivers aid to residents of Yarmouk camp
Afghan casualties hit record high 11,000 in 2015 – UN report

13 February 2016
Engagement with communities can help address factors underlying violent extremism – UN chief
Ahead of polls, Ban calls on all Central Africans, including candidates, to ensure credible elections

12 February 2016
FEATURE: Hailed as ‘role models,’ all-female Indian police unit departs UN mission in Liberia
Europe's restrictive measures draw UN concern as refugee and migrant influx continues
Mali: UN condems attack against Mission base that kills five peacekeepers
'Rise to the challenges' to shape a common future, UN chief tells McGill students
'Status quo' not sustainable, UN and Middle East partners warn
Ban sends Security Council first report of joint UN body probing chemical weapons in Syria
Ahead of elections in Central African Republic, UN urges focus on children's needs
El Niño set to have a devastating impact on southern Africa's harvests and food security
On World Radio Day, UN officials urge use of radio as 'lifeline' in human progress
Syria: UN-backed task force seeks aid access to besieged areas 'without delay'
'Child soldiers are boys and girls we collectively failed to protect' – UN envoy

11 February 2016
Syria: diplomats agree ‘cessation of hostilities;’ UN rights chief warns of dire situation in Aleppo
Ban appoints Senegalese General as UN Force Commander for Central African Republic
UN agencies boost efforts to prevent further spread of Lassa fever in Benin
Ban deplores twin suicide bomb attack on camp for displaced persons in northeast Nigeria
In Canada, Ban applauds country's commitment to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees
UN presses donors to continue vital support for Malian refugees in Mauritania
'They are our strongest allies,' UN political chief says, urging efforts to engage terrorism victims
'The world needs science and science needs women,' says UN on new International Day
New UN report reveals devastating human toll of disasters in 'hottest year on record'

10 February 2016
INTERVIEW: UN information technology chief believes all girls should aspire to be ‘geeks’
Climate outlook ‘particularly concerning’ in southern Africa due to El Niño - UN agency
As budget advisory panel turns 70, Ban lauds 'strong collaboration' on reaching UN's goals
UN health agency delivers medical aid inside Yemen's Taiz city after blocked entry
Low on funds, UN and partners race ahead of rains to tackle needs in South Sudan
Central African Republic: UN report urges steps to end impunity for rights abuses
Ban warns illicit drugs impede sustainable development, calls for every solution to be weighed
UN agriculture agency warns of threat to food security from overuse of antibiotics

9 February 2016
UN agency provides food to Syrians fleeing Aleppo fighting
Zika: UN agriculture agency provides expertise to help curb spread of virus
Ban welcomes proposal for first binding limits on airlines' carbon emissions
UN officials call for strengthened global partnerships to combat human trafficking
World Humanitarian Summit must be 'turning point' in cooperation to tackle crises – UN chief
'Unity and action' needed to counter expanding threat from ISIL, Security Council told
Security Council boosts number of corrections officers for UN mission in Central African Republic
After 30 years of conflict, Sri Lanka still in 'early stages of renewal' – UN rights chief
'Dismal' human rights situation in Belarus unchanged after election, UN expert warns
Haiti: UN agency says weather and drought to blame as food insecurity doubles

8 February 2016
Unprecedented food crisis looms over strife-torn South Sudan, UN agencies warn
Syria: UN relief chief calls on Government to halt attacks displacing 30,000 civilians
Special UN event mobilizes action towards ending female genital mutilation within 15 years
Seasoned official appointed to coordinate UN efforts to curb sexual abuse by peacekeepers
Ban condemns arson attack on West Bank synagogue, urges respect for sanctity of all holy sites
This must be 'year of traction' to propel 2030 development Agenda, says UN chief
In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is 'alarming' – UN report
All sides in Syria killing thousands of detainees in crimes against humanity, UN reports

7 February 2016
Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards 'swift' conclusion of ongoing electoral cycle
Condemning DPR Korea's missile launch, Security Council to pursue 'significant measures' in response
UN chief calls on DPR Korea to halt 'provocative actions' following missile launch