SIDS go forward with ‘new sense of hope, solidarity and determination’

SIDS go forward with ‘new sense of hope, solidarity and determination’

Speaking at the closing of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island States (SIDS4), Amina Mohammed stressed that despite increasingly existential threats to SIDS, “we do have reasons for hope and optimism”. More than 20 world leaders and senior ministers from over 100 nations joined close to 4,000 other participants on the lush campus of…

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Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights 'courage and determination' of Iranian women: OHCHR

Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights ‘courage and determination’ of Iranian women: OHCHR

“I think what is absolutely clear is that the women of Iran have been a source of inspiration for the world. We’ve seen their courage and determination in the face of reprisals, intimidation, violence and detention,” Spokesperson Liz Throssell told journalists in Geneva.  “This courage, this determination, have been remarkable. They’ve been harassed for what…

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's determination to make a common strategy to prevent desecration of all holy books

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s determination to make a common strategy to prevent desecration of all holy books

File photo Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the incident of desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden and said that it is not an expression but a part of political and satanic agenda. Shahbaz Sharif vowed that the decision to allow the desecration of the Torah and the Gospel has emboldened the desecrators, and from…

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British broadcaster's determination not to stop working despite tax raids and censorship on offices in India

British broadcaster’s determination not to stop working despite tax raids and censorship on offices in India

File photo The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has vowed not to stop working at its offices in India despite tax raids and censorship. According to British media, BBC Director General Tim Davey sent an email to praise the staff working in India. Tim Davey has said that there is nothing more important than reporting without…

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