Chairperson Child Protection Bureau's 'International Women of Courage' Award

Chairperson Child Protection Bureau’s ‘International Women of Courage’ Award

Lahore: Chairperson Child Protection Bureau and Member Provincial Assembly Punjab Sarah Ahmed won another big honor for Pakistan. Chairperson Sara Ahmed was honored with the “International Woman of Courage” award. Sarah Ahmed was given this honor by US Ambassador Donald Bloom in Islamabad. Sara Ahmed is the first Pakistani woman to receive this award, she…

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World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on Myanmar crisis

World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on Myanmar crisis

Rampant gang violence has created a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean country, whose Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, resigned last week. UN children’s agency UNICEF reported that on Saturday, one of its containers was looted at the main port in the capital city.  The container held essential items for maternal, neonatal and child survival, including resuscitators,…

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24 million Sudanese children facing ‘generational catastrophe’

24 million Sudanese children facing ‘generational catastrophe’

Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the CRC – an independent body ensuring children’s rights and protections worldwide – has documented a litany of atrocities. “There were worrying reports of rape of civilians, including children, denial of humanitarian access affecting children’s access…

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WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

Relatively modest new investment could result in significant health and economic benefits, with up to $39 worth of benefits for each dollar invested, the UN agency said, announcing the findings of a study conducted in Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa. The returns extend beyond monetary, encompassing substantial improvements in public health outcomes and the…

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Iran: Harassment, reprisals continue for Mahsa Amini’s family

Iran: Repression continues two years after nationwide protests

Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran – a group of Council-appointed independent experts – said that Ms. Amini’s death in September 2022 was “unlawful and caused by physical violence” for which the State is responsible. Chairperson Sara Hossain told the forum’s 47 Member States that after Ms. Amini’s death, young…

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