United Nations in Ukraine RSS News http://www.un.org.ua Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:07:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.un.org.ua/images/M_images/unrss.gif http://www.un.org.ua United Nations in Ukraine RSS News http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-10-06/ 6 October 2008. New-York – Kyiv - On the occasion of World Habitat Day in his message to world community Secretary-General called upon all partners and stakeholders to do their best to build decent living conditions for all. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:44:53 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-10-02/ 2 October 2008. New-York – Kyiv – Today on the International Day of Non-violence UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the importance of human rights protection and support of those who need their rights to be protected the most. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:09 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-10-01/ 1 October 2008. New-York – Kyiv – Today on the International Day of Older Persons UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called upon world community to do everything possible in order to ensure observing of rights of older persons in the world. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:50:54 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-26/ 26 September 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine - A top-level delegation from the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) is expected on official four-day visit to Ukraine from 27 to 30 September. The delegation will be led by Mr. John M. Powell, the Deputy Executive Director of WFP. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:56:37 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-24/ 18 September 2008. Geneva, Switzerland - Despite some progress in recent years in addressing the problem of sexual exploitation of children in Europe and Central Asia, much more needs to be done to address the issue. This includes identifying child victims and providing appropriate support for their recovery and reintegration, closer cooperation between services and among countries in the region and tougher enforcement of the laws to address the demand for sexual exploitation of children. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:02:28 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-23/ 21 September 2008. Kyiv – Donetsk – Ukraine supported world initiative against violence organized with support of United Nations Global Compact Network in Ukraine, Puma Company and non-governmental organization Peace One Day. A sports festival took place in Kyiv while a football game was played in Donetsk. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-22-2/ 22 September 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine - School children of Kyiv School of Eastern Languages learn about International Day of Peace during the event organized by Service for Peace NGO in cooperation with UN Office in Ukraine. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-22/ 21 September 2008. New-York – Kyiv – On the International Day of Peace in his Message to world community UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged to join effort in protection of human rights and accelerating the progress in achieving Millennium Development Goals, and also to join forces against conflicts, poverty and hunger. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-19/ 17 September 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine – Today on the occasion of Ministry of Emergencies professional holiday – Rescuer’s Day UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Francis Martin O’Donnell who was present at the Official Ceremony in the Ministry awarded the Minister of Emergencies Volodymyr Shandra with a special UN Award as a sign of appreciation of fruitful cooperation between Minstry of Emergencies and UN Agencies. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:50:17 +0100 http://www.un.org.ua/en/news/2008-09-17/ 17 September 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine - International Conference National Strategies on the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilties: policy, experience, practice will take place on October 23-24 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Conference will become a platform for experience and knoweledge sharing between states, international institutions and human rights protection groups. It is organized by UN Office in Ukraine in cooperation with the National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:05:45 +0100