We must do all in our power to protect Rafah, say UN humanitarians
“We as the UN and Member States of the UN can bear witness,” OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told journalists in Geneva. “We can warn what might unfold with a ground…
Biodiversity: What is it, and how can we protect it?
What does ‘biodiversity’ mean and why is it important? In simple terms, biodiversity refers to all types of life on earth. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), describes it…
Rights experts urge France to protect children from sexual abuse
The experts had previously written to the authorities after receiving information about three cases regarding allegations of sexual abuse of several children by their fathers and violations against the mothers…
Indonesia urged to protect refugees following mob attack
Hundreds of young people stormed a building basement where scores of Rohingya refugees were sheltered, according to media reports. The Rohingya are a mainly Muslim community who have fled waves…
Protect those on the move using deadly Darién crossing
That figure is more than double the crossings made in all of 2022. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, underscored the scale of the crisis. “The challenges that the…
Brisk walking can protect you from type 2 diabetes, research suggests
A study has said that one should try to walk briskly to avoid the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In this regard, research has claimed that walking at a…
Precautions to be taken to protect against seasonal colds
—File photo The Center for Disease Control (CDC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory regarding the prevention of seasonal colds in view of the increasing…
Heart-healthy diet may protect against memory loss, study
New York: A new study has found that a diet good for cardiovascular health can protect against memory loss in old age. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH: DASH) diets…
Parents must give polio vaccine to protect children from disability: Governor Punjab
Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman—File photo Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rahman says that parents must give polio vaccine to protect children from lifelong disability. Governor Punjab has said in his…
Gaza: UNRWA chief underscores duty to protect civilians at all times
“Let me be clear: protecting civilians in times of conflict is not an aspiration or an ideal; it is an obligation and a commitment to our shared humanity,” UNRWA Commissioner…