Since 1948, every year United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 and it mark the entry of force of the UN Charter.
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4 in 10 indigenous languages at risk of disappearing: UN
Of 7,000 indigenous languages spoken today, four in 10 were in danger of disappearing, UN experts said!
55 Asia-Pacific countries including Pakistan, China endorse India’s bid for UNSC non-permanent seat
Elections for five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.
International Day Of Happiness 2019: History, Importance, Significance, Theme & Initiatives taken
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide every March 20 and was conceptualized and founded by philanthropist, activist, statesman, and prominent United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien to inspire, mobilize, and advance the global happiness movement. The theme for International Day of Happiness 2019 is Happier Together. The day will also be promoted around the[Read More…]
Guterres hasn’t spoken to India, Pakistan PMs, but other leaders
United Nations: While Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has not spoken to Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India and Imran Khan of Pakistan, he has been in touch with other leaders on both sides to express his concern over the tension between the two nations, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “We[Read More…]
UN chief holding discussions ‘with different parties’ on India-Pak situation: Spokesperson
United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is having discussions “at different levels with different parties” about the tense India-Pakistan situation, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Wednesday. He refused to say who those parties were or the levels of contact but said the discussions were “to make sure that we have, we[Read More…]
Vietnam offers support to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: UN
Rome: United Nations World Food Programme in Bangladesh said it welcomed a new contribution of $50,000 from Vietnam to support operations in Coxs Bazar – home to nearly one million Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar. “We are very grateful to Vietnam for stepping up to assist people living in Cox’s[Read More…]
61 mn people affected by extreme weather events in 2018: UN Report
There were 281 extreme weather events recorded by the Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) in its EM-DAT (International Disaster Database), the UNISDR said at a UN press conference here. “No part of the globe was spared from the impact of extreme weather events last year,” said[Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Split images show heart- wrenching contrast between Western World and war-hit Middle East
After since World War II, Syrian conflict is considered the worst man-made disaster which has killed more than half a million children, women and men. The United Nations has estimated that the war has forced close to five million people flee the country. The healthcare system in the country is in tatters and more than[Read More…]
World not doing enough to prevent catastrophic climate disruption: UN chief
Katowice (Poland): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said the world was in deep trouble and not doing enough or moving fast enough to prevent irreversible and catastrophic climate disruption. “Climate change is running faster than we are, and we must catch up sooner rather than later before it is[Read More…]
As India becomes wealthier, more Indians leave its shores
Mumbai, As India has become wealthier, more of its citizens are leaving its shores. An estimated 17 million Indians were living abroad in 2017, making India the largest source country for international migrants globally, up from seven million in 1990 and a 143 per cent increase, according to an IndiaSpend[Read More…]
United Nations issues ‘Diya Stamps’ to mark Diwali celebrations
United Nations: The UN Postal System has issued two stamps with Diyas to mark the celebration of Diwali as “the quest for the triumph of good over evil”. India’s Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said in a tweet on Tuesday: “Thank you @UNStamps for portraying our common quest for the triumph of[Read More…]
US embargo stopped Indian company from sending medicine to Cuba: Guterres
By Arul Louis United Nations, Nov 5 (IANS) The US embargo on Cuba is preventing Indian companies from sending medicines and development-related equipment to the Caribbean island nation, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. In his annual report to the General Assembly on the US embargo on Cuba, he said that[Read More…]
Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir honoured with UN Human Rights Prize posthumously
The United Nations announced to posthumously award the Asma Jahangir with the Human Rights Award 2018. Pakistani lawyer Asma Jahangir will be receiving the award on December 10. United Nations also announced the names of other recipients of the Human rights Prize for 2018 that includes Tanzanian activist Rebeca Gyumi,[Read More…]
UN launches workplace mental health strategy
The United Nations has launched a strategy to deal with workplace mental health issues and ways to maintain well-being of its staff by dealing with the stigma attached to it. UN staff struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or other circumstances have reported feeling isolated and ashamed, with no-one to[Read More…]
Nikki Haley quits as US Ambassador to UN
Washington: Nikki Haley, the first American of Indian descent to hold a cabinet-level position in the US, resigned as Ambassador to the UN on Tuesday. CNN said that Haley sent her resignation directly to President Donald Trump. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted: “President Trump and Ambassador Nikki Haley[Read More…]
PM Modi badges UN’s ‘Champion of the Earth’ award
For his promising leadership of the International Solar Alliance and pledge to eliminate use of plastic in India by 2022, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded with UN’s highest environmental honour, ‘Champions of the Earth’ award. Along with PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron too was recognised as one[Read More…]
Peace Day: Peace takes root when people are free from hunger, poverty, oppression, says António Guterres
The world celebrates ‘International Day of Peace’ on September 21. Whereas, this year, ‘Peace Day’ is celebrating 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ‘The Right to Peace’. ‘World Peace Day’ was established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution. Peace Day provides a global share data for[Read More…]
Under-five mortality rate declined faster in India: UN
Death of children below the age of five continues to steadily reduce in India, declining from nearly 22 per cent in 2012 to 18 per cent in 2017, which is now for the first time below the one million mark, the UN said in a new report. “The under-five mortality[Read More…]
Obituary: Kofi Annan, global statesman, architect of UN development goals
Kofi Annan, the gentle global statesman who died on Saturday, led the world body for two terms during which brought focus to development as the foundation of peace and security. During his tenure from January 1997 to December 2006 as Secretary General, he steered the UN in making development a[Read More…]
War of words in LS over making Hindi official language at UN
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor traded barbs in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday over making Hindi an official language at the United Nations. Tharoor questioned the need to push it while the Minister called his remark “ignorant”. Sushma Swaraj, in her reply to a question,[Read More…]
Rebuffing US, General Assembly votes resolution on Jerusalem; India backs move
United Nations: In a rebuff to the US, the UN General Assembly on Thursday, passed by a two-thirds majority, a resolution criticising President Donald Trump‘s decision to unilaterally declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel and move Washington’s embassy there. India joined the overwhelming Assembly majority to vote for the resolution that[Read More…]
Enforcing laws should not be mistaken for lack of compassion: India to UN
After being criticised by the United Nations for alleged human rights violation, India reacted strongly to the allegations. UNHRC had come down heavily on India over issues such as the move to deport Rohingya Muslims, intolerance, Gauri Lankesh murder, and Kashmir. Reacting on this, India said, “India is concerned about[Read More…]
India contributes additional million dollars to UN partnership fund
India has contributed an additional million dollars to a UN partnership fund aimed at supporting sustainable development projects across the developing world. The Indian-UN Development Partnership Fund was launched last month as a partnership between India and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The initial contribution made by[Read More…]
Japan passes controversial Anti-terror Law, opposition stages protest
A controversial Anti-terror Law has been enacted by Japan on Thursday, which led to the protests on street. The critics warned that the law would stomp on citizens’ privacy rights. The conspiracy bill was passed by the upper house of parliament. The bill has been enacted to combat terrorism and[Read More…]