He called for more support so it can expand and reach its target of $1 billion. Speaking at the annual pledging event for the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), Mr. Guterres said it was a clear UN “success story”. “Year after year, CERF demonstrates its unique and irreplaceable role by getting funding quickly to people…
Mr. Stiell’s strong message to government negotiators comes as the latest UN climate conference, running in the UAE’s main city, Dubai, since last Thursday, reaches the halfway mark with agreement on financing for climate adaptation and the fate of fossil fuels still up in the air. “All governments must give their negotiators clear marching orders”. …
The event, organized by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the New York City Mayor’s Office, was a call to action to youth. “Positive change is possible when we unite in action. By being here, you’re responding to the call for action,” Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, told more than 500…
The 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial also saw new pledges, including of personnel and training, to meet current and future challenges and needs. Peacekeepers serve in the world’s most volatile environments and the threats they face are greater than ever, with rising geopolitical tensions, more complex conflict, and the weaponization of digital tools against them…
The High Commissioner also rejected allegations of double standards regarding the UN’s position on the crisis in Gaza, noting that he had been made aware of allegations of sexual violence during the Hamas attack on communities in southern Israel. It was “painfully clear” that the “atrocious” attacks should be fully investigated independently “because that is…
Convened in the town of Kasane, the Intergovernmental Committee is considering new entries to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage and on Tuesday night they unveiled dozens of different entries which have made the cut already, ranging from glass blowing to poncho weaving. The session in Botswana – the latest annual gathering of the committee –…
Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo Despite getting the home team out early on the first day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand The visiting team was in trouble. In the match being played in Mirpur, Dhaka, the Bangladesh team was bowled out for 172 runs on a spinners-friendly wicket. Mushfiqur Rahim scored 35…
485 players from 22 countries registered for PSL 9 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that 485 players from 22 countries have been registered in the 9th edition of Pakistan Super League (PCL). setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,’script’, ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’); fbq(‘init’, ‘836181349842357’); fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’); }, 6000); /*setTimeout(function(){ (function (d, s, id) { var…
Naseem Shah—- File photo Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah started the final phase of rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy Lahore today. Naseem Shah was injured during the Asia Cup in September, after which he underwent surgery in the UK. After the surgery, Naseem Shah stayed in the UK for 2 months for rehabilitation and…
Another major decision of the government regarding educational institutions The government has taken another big decision regarding educational institutions. According to the details, the transport policy of private schools has been changed by the Punjab government to prevent smog. Under the policy, private schools will have to purchase their own buses anyway. In this regard,…
