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Daily Archives: December 14, 2015

1412, 2015

With high-level forum, UN General Assembly aims to narrow digital divide

December 14th, 2015|Infrastructure, News|

Ten years after the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society, delegates from Member States and observer entities are meeting at UN Headquarters starting tomorrow to identify emerging trends, fresh priorities and innovations for advancing information and communications technologies.

1412, 2015

2 billion move out of extreme poverty over 25 years, says UN report

December 14th, 2015|News, Poverty|

However, in order to secure these gains and galvanize progress, a stronger focus to “act now” to provide decent work is needed, according to the new United Nations Human Development Report released today.

1412, 2015

UN chief offers thanks to civil society for its role in Paris Agreement

December 14th, 2015|Climate change, COP21, COP21 highlight, News|

"From young activists to artists, faith leaders to business leaders, mayors to mothers, all of society has come together under one banner and brought forth this moment of hope," writes Mr. Ban.

1412, 2015

Ban hails Paris climate accord as ‘health insurance policy for the planet’

December 14th, 2015|Climate change, COP21, News|

Calling the Paris Agreement on climate change “a health insurance policy for the planet,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he never lost faith over his nine years in office that the international community could rise to the challenge and take steps to curb emission and boost climate-resilient growth.