United Nations Press Release L/3161; ORG/1532 12 July 2010
Beware of Fraudsters Using United Nations Name, Emblem to Solicit Cash, Personal Information.
The United Nations is concerned that fraudulent correspondence using the Organization's name and emblem is circulating worldwide via websites, e-mails, fax messages and phone calls.
As the number of reported fraudulent cases increases around the world, the United Nations is warning the public about illicit schemes to solicit money and, in many cases, personal information from private individuals, using the United Nations name and emblem [ full details ]
Nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada and Saint Lucia encouraged to sit United Nations National Competitive Examinations
The national competitive recruitment examination is a long-standing, recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the United Nations through an annual entrance examination. For young, high-calibre professionals across the globe, the exam is a platform for launching a career as an international civil servant. Deadline for applications - 19 September 2010.
18 June 2010 – United Nations peacekeepers have this morning helped local police in Haiti capture 30 criminals who had escaped from prison in the wake of January’s catastrophic earthquake and subsequently infiltrated a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the capital.
Working with the Haitian National Police (HNP), more than 350 military and police staff serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) raided the Jean-Marie Vincent camp for IDPs near the notorious Cité Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince shortly after 5 a.m. [ full story ]
“The International Year is about advancing the full and effective participation of youth in all aspects of society,” UN Focal Point on Youth Nicola Shepherd said. “We encourage all sectors of society to work in partnership with youth and youth organizations to better understand their needs and concerns and to recognize the contributions that they can make to society.” [ read more ]
Policy Makers are invited to attend Training Programmes on Ageing in Malta Training Dates:11 to 27 October 2010 and 29 November to 10 December 2010
Summary:
Two programmes aimed at discussing the implications of population ageing, underscore the importance of including ageing issues in a country’s development planning and discuss options for policy formulation and programme / services’ implementation. They also aim at providing a broad and up-to-date understanding of the complex and far-reaching consequences of mass longevity. Participants are helped to evolve and implement appropriate policies, which will ensure the quality of life and well-being of older persons in their own society. [ full details ]
Closing date for applications is 29 September, 2010.
Course Fee: US$ 2,000 (includes tuition, board-accommodation and meals but excludes travel).
