‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya

‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya

At the closing session of the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference in the Kenyan capital, Secretary-General António Guterres and President William Ruto praised the efforts of civil society and underscored their “indispensable contributions.”  In his address, Mr. Guterres said time and again he had witnessed the enormous impact of civil society in every corner…

Read More
African leaders commit to end AIDS among children by 2030

World AIDS Day celebrates communities working to end the disease

This year’s commemoration pays tribute to the people and organizations that have been on the frontlines of the disease – from fighting stigma and discrimination, to advocating for access to affordable interventions and community-led services. They “have left an indelible mark on the world with their activism,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.  Advocacy and impact  Innovations such…

Read More
ICCI and KATI ask for advertising convenience of working to revitalize the economic situation

ICCI and KATI ask for advertising convenience of working to revitalize the economic situation

 . Islamabad ( ) Faraz ur Rehman, President, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) claimed that Pakistan’s exports have actually diminished by 5% throughout July-September this year contrasted to in 2014 while the nation requires a considerable rise in exports to revitalize the economic situation. He emphasized that the federal government needs to resolve…

Read More
UN honours survivors of terrorism working for peace

UN honours survivors of terrorism working for peace

Despite wide international condemnation of terrorism, victims and survivors of violence often struggle to have their voices heard, their needs supported, and their rights upheld.  Most need long-term support – physical, psychological, social and financial. However, few Member States have the resources or the capacity to help those affected by terrorism fully recover, rehabilitate and…

Read More
Disability rights threatened by bad working conditions for carers: independent expert

Disability rights threatened by bad working conditions for carers: independent expert

Gerard Quinn, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, said that “dead-end jobs, low wages, poor conditions and little room for social mobility” in the care sector are not a way to build resilient systems – as the COVID-19 pandemic has shown.  Women carers ‘severely disadvantaged’  Speaking at the opening of the…

Read More