GalleryAfrican elephants face ‘unacceptably high’ level of poaching
Many African elephants continued to face serious threats to their survival in 2015 from the illegal trade in ivory and unacceptably high levels of poaching.
707, 2016
GalleryIn China, Ban highlights country’s leadership on sustainable development, climate change
In China today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the country’s relationship with the Organization, noting in particular its crucial role in improving tensions, building peace and promoting the agenda on climate change.
2606, 2016
GalleryOn Day Against Drug Abuse, Ban calls for ‘effective, compassionate’ global response
Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General today called for “a global response that is simultaneously effective, compassionate and humane,” to the challenges posed by the world drug problem.
1506, 2016
GallerySpotlighting Global Goals, Ban kicks off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace
In a kick-off for the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to work together in recognizing that development and peace are interdependent and mutually reinforcing in order to help build a future of peace and prosperity for all.
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GalleryUN official acclaims 2016 Crime Commission session for role in sustainable development
As the week-long annual session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) came to a close in Vienna today, the head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) highlighted that bonds had been strengthened between efforts in crime prevention and criminal justice and work undertaken to promote sustainable development.
905, 2016
GalleryUN Forum on indigenous issues opens 2016 session with focus on conflict, peace and resolution
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the launch of a plan to realize the full rights of indigenous peoples who are increasingly being drawn into conflicts over their lands and resources.
205, 2016
GalleryKenya stages largest-ever ivory destruction as UN reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ on poaching
As African leaders soundly rejected “those who think our natural heritage can be sold for money,” senior UN officials expressed support for Kenyan-led efforts to end illegal wildlife trade.
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GalleryUN urges focus on ‘shared responsibility’ to combat illicit drugs
Ahead of a special session on drugs at the UN, senior officials focused on the people affected by drugs and the shared responsibility in stopping the suffering caused by them.
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GalleryBan: Spirit of solidarity ‘must inspire our collective response’ to world’s major challenges
On International Human Solidarity Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pointed to the newly-adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and called for joint action to implement its targets and create a better future for all.
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