UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs

UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs

Mr. Guterres was speaking at the opening of a high-level forum at UN Headquarters where world leaders adopted a political declaration to accelerate action to achieve the 17 goals, which aim to drive economic prosperity and well-being for all people while protecting the environment. “The SDGs aren’t just a list of goals. They carry the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people everywhere,” he said.  Concerted,…

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Humanity’s survival ‘depends on our cooperation’: Outgoing General Assembly President

Humanity’s survival ‘depends on our cooperation’: Outgoing General Assembly President

“Our survival depends on our cooperation,” he said, pointing to global road blocks such as accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss, education and gender inequality. “Let us put money where our promises are,” he added, urging governments to translate actions for sustainable development into budgeting policies, national regulations and capacity building. The 77th session, which formally…

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British Member of Assembly of Pakistani origin passed the bill for the welfare of employees

British Member of Assembly of Pakistani origin passed the bill for the welfare of employees

Millions of employees will benefit from this bill; Muslim Member of British Parliament (Photo: File) London: Yasmeen Qureshi, a member of parliament of Pakistani origin, who was elected on the ticket of the Labor Party in the United Kingdom, passed a historic bill for the welfare of employees. According to the World News Agency, British…

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Don’t play ‘geopolitical games’ with vulnerable lives, urges UN Assembly President

Don’t play ‘geopolitical games’ with vulnerable lives, urges UN Assembly President

“The lives of those in need should never be reduced to the tactics of geopolitical games,” Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th session of the General Assembly, said. “Humanitarian action must always be guided by the principles of impartiality, neutrality and independence. As such, effective humanitarian assistance can never be held hostage by any political…

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court, Chief Minister's House and Assembly Hall were also not safe from the floods

New Delhi: The Supreme Court, Chief Minister’s House and Assembly Hall were also not safe from the floods

Water is being released into the river from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana; Photo: Reuters New Delhi: As the water level in the Yamuna River rose, floodwaters entered residential areas and swept away everything in its path. After the Chief Minister’s House and the Assembly Hall, the flood relay now camped around the Supreme Court. According…

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Protection and Promotion of Breastfeeding and Young Children Nutrition Bill passed in Sindh Assembly

Protection and Promotion of Breastfeeding and Young Children Nutrition Bill passed in Sindh Assembly

File photo The Sindh Assembly passed the Protection and Promotion of Breastfeeding and Young Children Nutrition Bill. In this regard, Parliamentary Secretary Health Qasim Soomro has said that after the approval of the assembly, the bill has been sent to the governor for signature, the purpose of the breastfeeding law is to protect children from…

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