Guterres urges greater support for UN emergency relief fund
He called for more support so it can expand and reach its target of $1 billion. Speaking at the annual pledging event for the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), Mr.…
New global fund ‘welcome boost’ to safeguarding biodiversity
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, launched at the Global Environmental Facility Assembly in Vancouver, Canada, will support the implementation of the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to halt…
Trust Fund helps victims and children born of sexual abuse, appeals for continued support
Information on the projects and the positive impact they are having on the lives of victims, and children born as a result of sexual exploitation, are contained within the fund’s…
The amount of Central Research Fund with the Drug Regulatory Authority has reached 5 billion 22 crores
File photo The amount of Central Research Fund with the Drug Regulatory Authority has reached 5 billion 22 crores. According to DRAP officials, each pharmaceutical company contributes a percentage of…
Women in peacekeeping: UN Fund calls for new ideas and investment
“A more gender-responsive mission builds trust with the communities they serve and improves its effectiveness,” said UN Women’s Executive Director Sima Bahous at the start of the event. She also…
Sri Lanka receives first tranche of bailout from International Monetary Fund
Ranil Wickramasinghe said that the tranche will pave the way for better financial discipline for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka receives first tranche of bailout from International Monetary Fund. Sri Lankan…
Guterres calls on countries to fully fund $397 million quake appeal for Syria
António Guterres told reporters outside the Security Council in New York that aid “must get through from all sides” and the funding would cover an initial period of three months.…
The President of the United Arab Emirates announced a 100 million dollar aid fund for the earthquake victims of Syria and Turkey
File photo The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, announced a relief fund of 100 million dollars for the earthquake victims in Syria and…