United Nations News

UN issues report recommending insects for human consumption

Responding to global hunger concerns, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recommending the incorporation of insects into human diets.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 7 comments

Austerity in Greece having impact on human rights, says UN expert

Athens - That’s the opinion of a United Nations expert who warned yesterday that some of the austerity measures imposed on the Greek economy undermine Greek citizens’ access to jobs, health, water and energy.

In the Media by Robert Myles - 7 comments

UN lists Syrian soldiers as sex predators

The United Nations has accused the Syrian Army and Intelligence Agency along with a pro-government militia as being guilty conspirators in a series of sex and assault crimes against Syrian woman and children.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

Global strategy to eradicate polio by 2018

A new global plan from the World Health Organization aims eliminate polio by 2018, provided that world governments can contribute $5.5 billion.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 13 comments

Heinous exploits on the rise in worsening Syrian situation

U.N. investigations have stated that the Syrian regime is becoming more indiscriminate in its attacks and bombardments of population centers whilst the rebel opposition are simultaneously executing their prisoners of war without due process.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

North Korea criticizes United Nations human rights investigation

"Faked material . . . invented by hostile forces, defectors and other rabbles" was how North Korea described the latest U.N. investigation into its human rights violations and abuses.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

U.N. to impose tough sanctions on North Korea

The United Nations Security Council has approved the implementation of new sanctions against North Korea in response to the nuclear test that country carried out last month.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

Syrian rebels detain UN observers on Golan Heights

Thirty armed Syrian rebel fighters have detained UN observers who were based on the Israeli controlled Golan Heights region.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

A million Syrians are now refugees

According to the United Nations the number of Syrians who have fled their home country as a result of the war there has reached a million.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

U.N. accuses U.S. of not dealing with sexual abuse by clergy

The United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) issued a scathing report, accusing the United States of failing to properly deal with "sexual abuse committed by clerics and leading members of certain faith-based organizations."

In the Media by Greta McClain - 4 comments