Rights
New York: Although much progress has been made in highlighting the pressing issue of violence against women and girls, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is pushing the world to go further towards ending what he has characterized as a blight on all societies. more
Turkey’s 18-month state of emergency has led to profound human rights violations – UN report
New York: The United Nations on Tuesday called on Turkey to end its 18-month-old state of emergency, saying that the routine extension of emergency powers has resulted in “profound& ...
International Women's Day: Women affected more by climate change than men, study reveals
New Delhi: A new study has revealed that women are more likely to be affected by climate change than men.
UN agency sets ambitious target to reduce hunger and poverty for millions worldwide
New York, Feb 14 (JEN): Amid a global rise in hunger and poverty on back of the impacts of climate change and conflict, the United Nations rural development agency today announced an ambi ...
China remain indifferent to Xiaobo's death, says others not in position to comment
Beijing, Jul 14 (JEN): With a deluge of criticism coming its way from international platforms, China has remained apathetic towards Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo's death, who expired on Thursday ...
