WHO reveals one-third of prisoners in Europe suffer mental health disorders
While European prisons managed adequate COVID-19 pandemic responses for inmates, concerns remain about poor mental health services, overcrowding and suicide rates, the report stated. “Prisons are embedded in communities and…
UN-backed project aims to eliminate mercury from skin lightening products
The initiative will support a holistic approach to phase out the harmful chemical and promote the beauty of all skin tones. Consumers unaware of risks Skin lightening products inhibit the…
Equality drive launched by African women leaders at landmark conference
Almost 400 women leaders from 15 African countries joined the UN-backed three-day conference, which opened on Monday, including former and current presidents. The goal is to advance progress, tackle pressing…
Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears
“The impact of rising seas is already creating new sources of instability and conflict,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who opened the meeting. Noting that some nations’ coastlines have already…
WHO supports Equatorial Guinea in combatting country’s first-ever deadly Marburg virus outbreak
The rare yet severe viral haemorrhagic fever is similar to Ebola and has a fatality rate of up to 88 per cent. So far, there have been nine deaths and…
Children sleep in streets, too afraid to go home after quake disaster
“Even without verified numbers it’s tragically clear the number of children killed, the number of children orphaned is going to keep on rising”,” said UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) spokesperson James…
Tunisia: UN rights chief concerned over crackdown on opposition
Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said that since Saturday, at least nine people have been reportedly arrested and some detained, on security and graft charges. Among those arrested were two former judges,…
Guterres calls on countries to fully fund $397 million quake appeal for Syria
António Guterres told reporters outside the Security Council in New York that aid “must get through from all sides” and the funding would cover an initial period of three months.…
Modi Govt awarded Babri Masjid case judges with high posts on retirement
5 judges of the Indian Supreme Court had ordered the demolition of the Babri Masjid, Photo: File New Delhi: The Modi government awarded the three Supreme Court judges who delivered…
Saudi Arabia’s first female astronaut will go on a 10-day space mission
The Saudi female astronaut will be sent on a space mission in the middle of this year, Photo: File Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced that it will send the first…