Da’esh and affiliates still a threat in conflict zones, UN counter-terrorism officials report

PNP DeskAugust 25, 2023September 15, 202407 mins

Ambassadors were briefed by two senior UN counter-terrorism officials who presented the Secretary-General’s latest report on the group, also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which showed that the threat in non-conflict areas remains low. “This analytical distinction can obscure what is the complex, context- specific and dynamic nature of how these groups operate and evolve and their impact on international…

Climate Litigation Report reveals spike in cases demanding action

PNP DeskJuly 27, 2023September 15, 202405 mins

The trend indicates that climate litigation is becoming an integral part of the international push for greater climate action and justice. The Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review, is based on a review of cases up to the end of 2022, compiled by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University, which partnered…

UN experts warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Rohingya refugee rations are cut

Funding ‘simply not enough’ for Rohingya refugees, UN agencies report

PNP DeskJuly 20, 2023September 14, 202405 mins

In March, the value of the food vouchers for camp residents was reduced from $12 per person per month to $10, and in June, to just $8; the equivalent of 27 cents a day. “The ration cuts are our last resort. Many donors have stepped forward with funding but what we have received is simply…

Guterres launches latest report on youth participation at the UN

PNP DeskJuly 19, 2023September 14, 202403 mins

“I will continue to stand with you as we shape a more prosperous, equal and resilient future for all,” he said in a video message to launch his latest Progress Report on Youth. The world is facing multiple and far-reaching crises, including conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality and discrimination, he said, and “nobody has a…

Majority of women live in countries with large gender gaps, UN report reveals

PNP DeskJuly 18, 2023September 14, 202404 mins

Out of 114 countries studied, none has achieved full gender parity, the report by UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed. Moreover, fewer than one per cent of women and girls globally live in a country with both high women’s empowerment and a small gender gap in areas such as health and…

Hunger afflicts one in ten globally, UN report finds

PNP DeskJuly 12, 2023September 14, 202404 mins

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World revealed that between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, with a mid-range of 735 million, representing an increase of 122 million people compared to 2019. It also adds up to a grim warning, potentially jeopardizing the Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger. “Overall,…

Titan passengers continued to listen to music in the final moments, report

PNP DeskJuly 4, 2023September 14, 202403 mins

File photo The American newspaper has said in its report that the passengers of the submarine Titan, which was destroyed in the sea, continued to listen to music in the dark in the last moments. According to the report of the American newspaper, the passengers were instructed to eat light food and not drink coffee…

War, famine and unrest increase world hunger, research report

PNP DeskJune 28, 2023September 14, 202403 mins

According to a new report, more than 250 million people are suffering from hunger and famine worldwide due to increasing malnutrition. Photo: File Geneva: According to a new report, global hunger has increased due to floods, droughts, famines, climate change, wars and migration. In this way, 25 million people around the world have become victims…

First detailed report on cancer patients in Pakistan released

PNP DeskJune 24, 2023September 14, 202406 mins

Breast cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in Pakistan. Photo: File Islamabad: For the first time, the National Cancer Registry under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A comprehensive report based on data and statistics has been released. According to the report, 269,707 cancer cases were examined in the country between 2015…

Record executions, large-scale arrests and detentions: New Iran human rights report

PNP DeskJune 21, 2023September 14, 202405 mins

“The overall human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran has markedly deteriorated against the backdrop of continuously worsening socio-economic conditions, aggravated by sanctions and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Nada Al-Nashif, UN deputy human rights chief, presenting the report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The report focuses on developments…