First awarded in 2022, it acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by women justice and corrections officers serving from Member States across the world, who challenge gender stereotypes and barriers. In an interview with UN News, Major Bouzi said she was deeply honoured and grateful to have been recognized for her efforts. “First of all, it…
Photo: Social Media Karachi: Professor of Neurology at the Aga Khan University’s Department of Medicine, Mohammad Wasay, was awarded the Colorado Advocate of the Year Award by the American Academy of Neurology for Global Patient and Neurology Advocacy. According to the ongoing press release of the Aga Khan University, Professor Muhammad Wasay is a consultant…
Abdullahi Mire grew up in the sprawling Dadaab refugee complex in northeastern Kenya with its population today of more than 240,000 registered refugees, mostly from Somalia. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) coordinates operations there together with partners, relying also on the support of the Kenyan Government and host communities. The majority of the population, around…
She will receive the honour at a special ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday. It will be presented during the annual United Nations Police Week, taking place from 13 to 17 November. First Sergeant Rismayanti serves as a Crime Database Officer for MINUSCA and has helped conceptualize and develop a vital database…
–File photo New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and West Indies captain Hayley Mathews have been named ICC Player of the Month. Rachin Ravindra has been named the Player of the Month in the Men’s category based on his performance for October. India’s Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa’s Quinton de Kock were also nominated for this. Apart…
Photo courtesy: Geo News. Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tasadeq Hussain Jilani has been announced by the American Bar Association to give the International Human Rights Award. In this regard, the American Bar Association (ABA) says that Justice Tasadeq Hussain Jilani has been selected to give this award for his courageous decisions. Additionally, the American…
File photo France has awarded the country’s highest award to journalist Arman Soldan, who was killed in Ukraine. According to foreign media, journalist Arman Soldan was killed in a rocket attack in Ukraine on May 9, one year after the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. According to reports, 32-year-old Arman Soldan was working as a…
Hayat App has bagged a silver medal at the International Digital Health Awards 2023 Global Competition. Photo: Courtesy of Aga Khan University Karachi: Aga Khan University has awarded a silver medal in the International Digital Health Awards 2023 to Health and Wellness Assistant app several years ago. The app named ‘Hayat App’ has been awarded…
F-22 Raptor aircraft, file photo The US Air Force will award a contract for sixth generation fighter jets in 2024. In its statement, the Air Force said that it wants to bring innovation in its planes against China’s military technology. The Air Force has issued a document to airlines based on their technical requirements. Companies…
File photo Pakistan cricket team’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman won the ICC Player of the Month award. In this regard, Fakhar Zaman gave his reaction in an interesting manner and also thanked the fans. Fakhar Zaman wrote on his social media account that “the way Chapman bhai beat us in T20, I will get it”….
