Guterres bids to ‘breathe new life’ into our global future

Guterres bids to ‘breathe new life’ into our global future

These forward-looking policy briefs are designed to feed into UN Member States’ consultations analysing how the multilateral system can be strengthened for tomorrow’s world, said UN chief António Guterres, unveiling the latest strategy documents, at UN Headquarters in New York. “The goal is simple”, he said, “to breathe new life into the multilateral system so that it can deliver on…

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Food rationing for Rohingya refugees a ‘matter of life and death’: rights expert

Food rationing for Rohingya refugees a ‘matter of life and death’: rights expert

The development follows the UN World Food Programme (WFP)’s announcement that it would be cutting back on assistance to those sheltering in the vast Cox’s Bazar camp complex from 1 March because of a lack of funding. “These rations cuts are a stain on the conscience of the international community,” said Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. “I have…

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Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life

Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life

Ms. Gbeho said she has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued commitment to implementing the women, peace, and security agenda, as demonstrated by the launch of a new national action plan on Security Council resolution 1325.  The landmark document, adopted more than 20 years ago, reaffirms women’s role in peacebuilding and conflict prevention and resolution.  Action…

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The life of a one-and-a-half-year-old child who drowned in the washing machine for 15 minutes was saved

The life of a one-and-a-half-year-old child who drowned in the washing machine for 15 minutes was saved

File photo A one-and-a-half-year-old child who fell into a washing machine filled with soapy water was saved. According to Indian media reports, a one-and-a-half-year-old child in Delhi fell into a washing machine full of soapy water, which was taken out of the machine 15 minutes later and transferred to a nearby hospital. According to doctors,…

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The Prime Minister met with the Turkish President, condoled the loss of life in the earthquake

The Prime Minister met with the Turkish President, condoled the loss of life in the earthquake

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. According to the statement, the Turkish President welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his arrival at the presidential complex. The two leaders had one-on-one and delegation-level talks. According to the statement, the Prime Minister condoled with the Turkish President and the nation…

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The Prime Minister's contact with the Syrian counterpart expressed regret for the loss of life and property

The Prime Minister’s contact with the Syrian counterpart expressed regret for the loss of life and property

We will provide all possible help to our Syrian brothers in difficult times, Shahbaz Sharif assured Hussain Arnos. Photo: File Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted his Syrian counterpart by telephone and expressed regret for the severe loss of life and property due to the earthquake. According to Express News, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has…

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