‘We must be more vigilant than ever,’ Guterres says on first International Day to prevent violent extremism

‘We must be more vigilant than ever,’ Guterres says on first International Day to prevent violent extremism

The appeal came in his message to mark the first-ever International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, established in December by the UN General Assembly. Mr. Guterres described terrorism as an affront to humanity as it undermines the values that bind us together. Terrorism also threatens collective efforts…

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Ceremony organized on Kashmir Day, condemnation of Indian atrocities in the occupied valley

Ceremony organized on Kashmir Day, condemnation of Indian atrocities in the occupied valley

An event was organized in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris, the capital of France, in which people belonging to the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities participated in large numbers. On this occasion, the messages of the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister were read…

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World Cancer Awareness Day is being celebrated across the world including Pakistan today

World Cancer Awareness Day is being celebrated across the world including Pakistan today

Karachi: International Cancer Awareness Day is being celebrated on February 4 across the world including Pakistan. According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA), 178,000 new cases of cancer were registered in Pakistan last year and an estimated 100,000 people died of cancer. Cancer awareness programs are being organized across…

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UN chief: Build ‘alliance of peace’ on International Day of Human Fraternity

UN chief: Build ‘alliance of peace’ on International Day of Human Fraternity

The International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates the values that “are the glue that hold our human family together” – compassion, religious understanding, and mutual respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. Prevent hatred, defuse extremism “These values underwrite peace, yet all over the world, they are being eroded by deepening divides, widening inequalities and growing…

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Kashmir Solidarity Day will be celebrated all over the world including Japan on February 5, Shahid Majeed

Kashmir Solidarity Day will be celebrated all over the world including Japan on February 5, Shahid Majeed

Chairman of Japan-based Kashmir Solidarity Forum (KSF) Japan and well-known Kashmiri Shahid Majeed Advocate has said that February 5 will be observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day all over the world including Japan to express solidarity with Kashmiris. He said that the purpose of Kashmir Solidarity Day is to condemn the cruel and illegal occupation of…

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‘Equal rights cannot wait’ on International Day of Women in Multilateralism

‘Equal rights cannot wait’ on International Day of Women in Multilateralism

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay made the appeal in her message to mark the International Day of Women in Multilateralism, which highlights their role in building peace and ensuring sustainable development.  It also provides an opportunity to advocate for increased representation of women in key decision-making positions in global collaboration.  ‘Incomprehensible inequality gap’   “Celebrating their…

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