Secretary-General ‘Strongly Deplores’ Advancement of Israeli Settlement Activities
SG/SM/16752
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
In progress at UNHQ
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Mali Agreement by Government, Armed Groups
SG/SM/16751-AFR/3133
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Special Committee on Decolonization to Hold Caribbean Regional Seminar in Managua, Nicaragua 19-21 May
GA/COL/3275
The Special Committee on decolonization will hold the 2015 Pacific Regional Seminar in Managua, Nicaragua, from 19 to 21 May, with a view to accelerate action in implementation of the Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2011-2020).
‘You Are Not Alone’, Delegates Tell Nepal as General Assembly Adopts Text to Strengthen Recovery, Development Efforts in Earthquakes’ Aftermath
GA/11644
Expressing condolences to the Nepalese people and Government in the aftermath of recent earthquakes and calling for action to speed recovery and reconstruction efforts, the General Assembly today adopted by consensus a resolution on strengthening the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance.
Secretary-General Urges Investment in ‘People and the Planet’ in Video Message ahead of Financing for Development Event
SG/SM/16750-DEV/3176
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message on financing for development, broadcast today:
Economic and Social Council Adopts Decisions Designating Theme of Humanitarian Affairs Segment, Date for Event on Transition from Relief to Development
ECOSOC/6688
The Economic and Social Council today designated inclusiveness and coordination as the theme for the upcoming humanitarian affairs segment of its 2015 session, and also decided on the date and format of an event to discuss the transition from relief to development.
‘Nepal Has Been Torn Apart’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Calls for Stepped-Up Aid under a Resilient Recovery Approach
SG/SM/16749-GA/11645-IHA/1368
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the General Assembly meeting on Nepal, in New York today:
Secretary-General Calls on Cypriot Leaders to Achieve ‘Tangible Progress’ as Full-Fledged Negotiations Resume
SG/SM/16748
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Concerned about Forest Degradation, Ministers in Forum Commit to Sustainable Management of Woodlands to Reap Rewards of Poverty Reduction, Food Security
ENV/DEV/1519
Capping two days of high-level debate, ministers in the Forum on Forests today pledged to promote the significance of forests in the post-2015 development agenda, reaffirming that the sustainable management of the world’s woodlands was vital to addressing other global challenges — from poverty eradication and economic growth to food security, gender equality and climate change.
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Developments in Burundi, Condemns Attempts to Oust Elected Government, Calls for Calm, Restraint
SG/SM/16747-AFR/3132
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: