Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 fast facts
The landmark legally binding treaty entered into force on 3 May 2008, marking a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of…
Dengue confirmed in 11 more persons
—File photo 11 new cases of dengue virus have been confirmed in Punjab. According to Secretary Health Ali Jan Khan, 8 new patients of dengue virus have been reported in…
World News in Brief: Reducing disaster risk for persons with disabilities, Afghan quake latest, global aid funding off track
Persons with disabilities face a “shocking lack of support” with no progress in the last decade, despite a huge increase in climate disasters worldwide, the new UN Office for Disaster…
Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief
In a message commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Older Persons, the UN chief underscored the pervasive issue of ageism in society and the vulnerability of older persons in the face…
Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief
In a message commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Older Persons, the UN chief underscored the pervasive issue of ageism in society and the vulnerability of older persons in the face…
Conjunctivitis is not caused by looking into the affected person’s eyes, experts say
Artificial shortage of eye drops after conjunctivitis epidemic in Karachi Karachi: After the outbreak of conjunctivitis, there has been a material shortage of eye drops in the city, while the…
4 persons including Imam arrested for flogging the woman
According to the police, the law is in force in Bangladesh and the implementation of Sharia laws is illegal. In Bangladesh, 4 people, including Imam, were arrested on the charge…
Celebrate diverse contributions of persons with autism, UN chief says
“Today and every day, let us fully recognize the active and diverse contributions of persons with autism to our societies,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. “Let us work together with…
Unknown persons attempt to break into Jemima Khan’s flat
File photo A few days ago, unknown people tried to break into the London flat of Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Khan in the middle of the night. Jemima…
In Lebanon, UN deputy chief explores first-hand, challenges facing children and persons with special needs
She added: “We want to make sure that street children are an issue of the past. That’s what we will be working for day-in and day-out.” Recognizing the unprecedented economic…