“Elections are the only path and the only imperative to restore democratic institutions in Haiti. Only democracy and the rule of law can form the basis from which Haiti can progress towards development and growth,” she said. The envoy, who also heads the UN Office in Haiti, BINUH, underlined the “enormous significance” of the Council’s…
Seven types of fruits play a medicinal role in lowering cholesterol. Photo: File London: High blood cholesterol or high cholesterol has become a global epidemic. However, consumption of certain fruits and vegetables has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease. Many of these fruits are available around us….
António Guterres was speaking in Jakarta, Indonesia, at the opening of the ASEAN-United Nations Summit, addressing Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and declaring “our partnership is more important than ever.” Tests ‘as far as eye can see’ The international community faces tests “as far as the eye can see – from…
Italian experts have said that eating vegetables has extraordinary positive effects on the whole body and it is possible to prevent many diseases. Photo: File Rome, Italy: Scientists have said after a long study that if green leafy vegetables, common vegetables and fruits etc. are made part of regular diet, then cardiometabolic health is good….
GDF15 hormone can be used as an unusual anti-obesity drug. Photo: File Toronto: Experts have discovered that the hormone that plays an important role in appetite suppression can now do other things that could lead to the development of hormone therapy for weight loss. McMaster University professor Gregory Steinberg and his colleagues have taken a…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologized for the Netherlands’ past involvement in the enslavement of humans. King William-Alexander was speaking at a ceremony to mark 160 years since the end of slavery in the Netherlands. He said that today we remember the Dutch history of slavery, I apologize for the atrocities against humanity. “Prejudice is…
Speaking to the Council’s annual meeting in Geneva on protecting the rights of women and girls, the UN High Commissioner said it was an urgent task, and there needed to be zero-tolerance of gender-based violence. He highlighted the alarming reality that female human rights defenders, women journalists, and those in public office and political decision-making…
File photo American Center Amy Klobuchar has also said that she will play a role in providing loans to Pakistan from the IMF. He said this on the occasion of attending a dinner at the residence of Pakistani American Tahir Javed. Pakistani American Member of Texas Assembly Dr. Salman Lalani was also present on this…
The bold new plan is being released a few days ahead of the second UN-stipulated International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The Plan of Action for Women in Communities to Counter Hate Speech and Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes (otherwise known as The Napoli Women in Communities Plan of Action)…
The priority theme for this year’s CSW, an annual, two-week long event which has been advancing rights for women since 1946, was the ongoing discrimination, abuse, and misogyny women face in the virtual world. The aim was to advance progress towards levelling the digital playing field, and to address persistent issues that affect women and…
