UN urges global COVID-19 vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity
UN warns that gaping inequities in initial efforts put the whole planet at risk.
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UN stockpiling billion syringes for C-19 vaccine, as global cases pass 40 million
One billion syringes to be stockpiled around the world to be used for vaccine.
UN must go back to its original mandate
The reality is that the original and uplifting vision, which underlay the establishment of the UN, has lost its focus.
PM says sanctions hinder progress
PM is due to emphasise the key role of “multilateralism for global peace” at the United Nations General Assembly.
Multilateralism matters in this globalised world
Seventy-five years ago, tormented by the scourge of war that twice brought untold miseries to mankind, countries around the world joined hands and built up an international order and system with the United Nations at the core.
Cambodian asks UN to delay replacement of Blue Helmet troops
PM calls on the UN to delay the replacement of Cambodian peacekeeping forces.
Coronavirus worst crisis since World War II: Guterres
Head of UN sounds the alarm on what he said humanity’s worst crisis since WW II.
Why is most of Asia looking away from Myanmar?
The latest resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly condemning rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minority groups in Myanmar was the third on the subject.
UN calls for lifting restrictions on Iran diplomats
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday called on the US – which hosts the organisation’s headquarters – to lift restrictions on Iranian diplomats.
UN highlights the blight of corruption
The United Nations on Monday urged the world to celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day.
Ministry extends UN employment programme
Labour Ministry extens a programme aimed at improving youth employment rates.
Developing Asian countries focus on climate aid commitments
Analysts said leaders of developing Asian countries attending the United Nations climate summit in Madrid are likely to focus on two key areas.
One killed in grenade attack on UN vehicle in Kabul
A foreign national was killed and at least five other people wounded in a grenade attack on a United Nations vehicle in Kabul on Sunday, an Afghan official said.
The eco-warriors of climate protection
What a spectacle! A 19-hour-long struggle, accompanied by demonstrations in front of the Chancellery in Berlin, and 500 other cities throughout Germany. But the objective was nothing less than saving the world!
N. Korea tells UN to cut staff in country
North Korea has told the United Nations to cut the number of international staff it deploys in the country because the world body’s programs have failed “due to the politicization of UN assistance by hostile forces,” according to a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
UN seeks more aid for Venezuelan refugees
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi appealed on Sunday for more humanitarian aid for Venezuelan refugees pouring into neighbouring countries where they are overwhelming social services and sparking local tensions.
Concern over mob justice in Kingdom
OHCHR releases a report saying that cases of mob justice continue to be reported in the Kingdom.
New York, New York Global honour for TLC
This Life Cambodia (TLC) has won the global Grassroots Justice Prize, winning the public vote ahead of 200 organisations, in an announcement made at a prestigious ceremony at a United Nations event in New York on July 15.
UN hails Africa free trade area
UN hails a landmark Africa-wide free trade area accord launched at the weekend.
Kingdom’s UN rep defends rights record
Cambodia’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva slams EU allegations.
UN warns Italy over criminalising sea rescue
The United Nations criticized Italy on Monday for its hostility towards refugee rescue ships. The comments came amid raised tensions between Berlin and Rome regarding the detention of German Sea Watch captain Carola Rackete.
Ma joins discussion on global digital cooperation
Ma joins Antonio Guterres and Melinda Gates to discuss global digital cooperation.
Kingdom set to mark World Environment Day
Environment Ministry is set to mark the day by raising awareness on air pollution.
Hun Sen highlights achievements during UN meeting in Bangkok
Prime Minister Hun Sen highlights Cambodia’s achievement in ending war.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Rhona Smith
“I see few tangible improvements in the enjoyment of political rights”
China’s BRI Signal to India
China’s consent, on 1 May 2019, to designate Pakistani national, Masood Azhar, as a terrorist, under the relevant United Nations norms, fulfils a long-standing Indian demand.
Humanity faces unprecedented biodiversity crisis, report warns
“Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history,” warns a report on biodiversity, drafted for the United Nations (UN) by a group of 145 experts from across the world.
Rhona Smith discusses sustainable development goals
Smith urges the gov’t to ensure sustainable development projects benefit all people.
Government reviews report ahead of UN meeting
A UN delegation reviews a report on sustainable development in the Kingdom.
Government reviews report ahead of UN meeting
A United Nations delegation today met with the government to review a report on sustainable development and raise three points regarding social protection initiatives in the Kingdom.
