United Nations

The right to sufficient shelter

This right is recognised every first Monday of October by the United Nations as the World Habitat Day.

It reflects on the state of human settlements and their right to sufficient shelter.

For this year, the World Habitat Day is sharing the date with the International Day of Non-Violence, also observed by the UN.

This day is also a global observance that promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.

It is annually held on October 2 to coincide with renowned Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday

SDGs requires a solid framework: Trivedy

United Nation resident coordinator Roy Trivedy said the adoption of the SDGs in 2015 by 193 countries established a new, ambitious set of social, economic and environmental goals,”

Trivedy said implementing SDGs requires a solid framework of indicators and statistical data to monitor progress and inform policy to ensure accountability of all stakeholders.

He adds that obtaining data set is also critical to the finalisation of the medium-term development plan three in developing its indicators, baselines and targets,” said Trivedy.

UN officially notified of US intention to withdraw from Paris climate pact

The notification came two months after President Donald Trump announced his intention to leave the accord.
 
“As the Secretary-General said in a statement on 1 June 2017, the decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is a major disappointment for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global security,” said UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric in a note sent  to correspondents.
 

UN calls for Fellowship applications

The programme provides ten successful candidates with advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines.

Training is given to Government officials and other mid-level professionals.

PNG lacks human rights advocacy

Mokono was an active participant at a two-day human rights workshop that ended today in Port Moresby.

She was among 36 participants from various key Government partners, including the Department for Community Development, Youth and Religion (DfCDYR), Foreign Affairs, Justice and Attorney General, Constitutional Law Reform Commission and National Planning.

Mokono said human rights issues in our societies are an everyday occurrence. Responsible stakeholders need to understand the basic human rights and obligations that the country holds to implement policy goals.

Govt officials gain better understanding of UN treaties

Papua New Guinea has ratified six of the core human rights treaties. These include the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Convention on the Rights of the Child and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The workshop was hosted by the Department for Community Development, Youth and Religion (DfCDYR) in partnership with the UN Office of the Human Rights Commission (UNOHRC).

PNG must submit reports on rights treaties

There are six core human rights treaties rectified by PNG, including the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Convention on the Rights of the Child and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Poudyal revealed during a workshop on gender and human rights yesterday that the implementation of the agreements is not up to the point that is satisfactory.

Poudyal explained that all reports are due to be submitted.

VIDEO: Calls for more human rights advocates

The rights inherent to human beings, whatever the nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, language or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination.

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner Human Rights is pushing likeminded youth, sporting reps and emerging leaders to reach out to peers and everyone in general to know their basic human rights.

 

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Global Day of Parents passed quietly

This was publically declared in 2012, September 17, and from then on, June 1 has annually been recognised as the Global Day of Parents.

It’s not a day restricted to one’s biological parents but an opportunity to appreciate parents and parental figures for the vital role they play in the development of families.

Global Day of Parents highlights and promotes effective parenting.

According to the UN, this observance recognises parents as vital in providing protection and positive development for their children.

​Advocates educated on human rights

Human rights as defined by UN, is the standard to live with dignity, freedom, equality, justice and peace.

Participants included advocates in sports, youth issues and the media. Netballer Lua Rikis and cricketer Chris Amini also participated in the workshop.

The UN for All, a UN Cares workshop, was aimed to provide an understanding of the basic principles of human rights.

These include universality, indivisibility, interdependence, participation, inclusion, equality and non-discrimination.