El Salvador must address social inequality to consolidate its peace process - Ban

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today on El Salvador to address its socio-economic inequalities and advance rule of law reform to ensure its citizens can experience positive and tangible results from the peace process that was initiated 20 years ago at the end of its civil war.

Guatemala ratifies UN-backed treaty banning nuclear tests

Guatemala has ratified the United Nations-backed international treaty banning nuclear tests, bringing the number of State parties to 156.

On anniversary of deadly quake, UN urges continued support for Haiti’s recovery

As Haiti marks the second anniversary of the massive earthquake that claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people and devastated an already poverty-stricken country, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged continued international support for recovery and rebuilding.

Violence against women: Prevention, protection and empowerment in Haiti

It is a lesser known reality of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on 12 January 2010 and left more than 200,000 dead. The merciless disintegration of the Haitian State created a situation of utter chaos for the country’s most vulnerable.

Haiti: UN urges investing in water and sanitation services to combat cholera

Dramatic improvements in water and sanitation services are needed to eliminate cholera in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, health experts who took part in a United Nations-organized briefing to outline concrete steps to stem the spread of the disease in the region said today.

More funds required to continue nutrition and health projects in Haiti - UN

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reported today that it will continue to distribute food aid to some 1.5 million people each month through its school meals scheme, mother and children nutrition and food-for-work programmes in Haiti, but insufficient funding remains a concern.

On eve of quake’s anniversary, Haitian children see some progress - UNICEF

Two years after an earthquake flattened Haiti, the country’s children are slowly experiencing improvements in their living standards despite continuing challenges, a United Nations report announced today.

On eve of quake’s two-year anniversary, Haitian children see some progress - UNICEF

Two years after an earthquake flattened Haiti, the country’s children are slowly experiencing improvements in their living standards despite continuing challenges, a United Nations report announced today.

UN human rights chief welcomes lifting of state of emergency in Fiji

The United Nations human rights chief today welcomed the lifting of a state of emergency in Fiji, more than two years after it was imposed, calling it a “step in the right direction” for the Pacific island nation.

Post-earthquake assistance in Haiti shifts to reconstruction - UN

The allocation of resources for Haiti’s recovery from the devastating earthquake two years ago has shifted to reconstruction, infrastructure restoration, debris removal, job creation and capacity building, senior United Nations officials said today, noting, however, that considerable humanitarian needs remain.