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 all human rights for all. Ahead of the 17th Conference of States Parties (COSP17) that starts on 11 June, here are five fast facts about the…
—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 Lahore, one in Multan, Faisalabad and Okara. According to the Secretary Health, a total of 19 dengue patients are under treatment in hospitals across Punjab….
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 Risk Reduction (UNDRR) report states, and that lack of progress could be a violation of international law. Persons with disabilities make up 16 per cent…
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 of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and climate emergencies. “Addressing these and other issues is a human rights imperative that will benefit everyone,”…
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 of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and climate emergencies. “Addressing these and other issues is a human rights imperative that will benefit everyone,”…
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 prices of the available medicines and eye drops have increased dramatically. The black marketing and hoarding of eye drops has enabled a profiteering market. Medical…
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 of flogging and stoning a woman. The police said that after the Imam’s fatwa, 82 lashes and 80 stones were hit on the woman, but…
“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 persons with autism to build an inclusive and accessible world for all.” ‘We must do better’ Despite important progress, he said, persons with autism continue…
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 has appealed to anyone who knows the two youths to inform them while sharing the CCTV images on social media website Twitter. Later, in an…
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 hardship that people in Lebanon are facing and renewing the UN’s commitment to supporting Lebanon to respond to increasing needs, are two main issues addressed…
