In a dangerous and divided world, yoga yields ‘precious’ benefits

In a dangerous and divided world, yoga yields ‘precious’ benefits

This year’s observance organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in collaboration with the Secretariat, took place under the theme, Yoga for Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam (“the world is one family”). In his video message for the event, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminded everyone that in a dangerous and divided world, the benefits of…

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With needs at a record high, underfunding is chronic Guterres tells humanitarians

With needs at a record high, underfunding is chronic Guterres tells humanitarians

With 360 million people worldwide in need of humanitarian assistance, up 30 percent since early 2022, global humanitarian needs have yet again reached record levels. In a video message to the Humanitarian Affairs Segment, a platform created by the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to find solutions to pressing humanitarian aid issues, Antonio Guterres cited…

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Top UN official for Africa calls for added action to stop piracy’s spread

Top UN official for Africa calls for added action to stop piracy’s spread

Despite gains made in tackling sea-faring criminal groups, “piracy incidents continue to threaten the safety of maritime traffic in the region,” said Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Effective deterrents Since her last briefing on maritime security in November, she said a steady decrease in…

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