Dennis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago underscored the Assembly’s role as a unique and truly global platform for debate, dialogue, and problem-solving through multilateral diplomacy. A clear imperative For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than three years ago, Heads of State and Government from most of the UN’s 193…
Global inequalities The world is becoming increasingly unequal, according to Mr. Silva. Immersed in a world of intersecting crises, including COVID-19, security, racism, intolerance, and stable access to food and clean water, more must be done to ensure that inequalities do not continue to grow. “The ten richest billionaires have more wealth than the poorest…
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,…
“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…
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…
Grab Twitter. BJP members protested outside the assembly against the suspension of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members from the assembly of the Indian state of Karnataka, many members of the assembly including the former Chief Minister of Karnataka were arrested. According to Indian media, 10 members of the BJP assembly were suspended from the meeting…
“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…
Since the outbreak of the conflict, tens of thousands have lost their lives, many more have been wounded, and millions displaced within Ukraine and outside its borders. “We must remember that behind every number lies a mother, a father, a child, a grandparent. To turn a blind eye would be an affront to the memory…
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…
Mr. Kőrösi was speaking at an event to commemorate the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which is officially observed on 18 June. “It would be my wish that we would not have to observe this day. It would be my wish that hate speech were a thing of the past,” he said. Rising violence Hate speech is most often…
