The agency’s flagship annual report, Global Trends in Forced Displacement 2022, found that by the end of 2022, the number of people displaced by war, persecution, violence, and human rights abuses stood at a record 108.4 million, up 19.1 million on the previous year – which was also a record increase. “These figures show us…
WHO’s representative in Ukraine Dr. Jarno Habicht told reporters that after the collapse of the dam caused severe flooding and massive displacement, the agency’s primary concern was the potential outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, as well as rodent-borne diseases. The agency’s teams were monitoring the situation on the ground and were…
Persons with the condition – which is caused by a lack of melanin pigmentation, affecting skin, hair and eye colour – continue to face an uphill battle to attain a life with dignity and equality, said Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, the UN Independent Expert on albinism. “My clarion call today is for Governments, UN counterparts, civil society…
Climate shocks are triggering worsening security environments, from Afghanistan to Mali, and UN peacekeeping missions are taking steps to adapt, from reducing their carbon footprint to addressing myriad related consequences. “Given the growing linkages of climate change, peace, and security as well as the broader changes to the conflict dynamics in the areas in which…
Addressing a conference to take stock of action since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 17 years ago, he urged countries to “do much, much better” to achieve greater inclusion and accessibility. There are more than one billion persons with disabilities worldwide, most of whom are of working…
Thanks to CNN. 9 people were injured in the shooting in the American city of Denver, 3 of the injured are in serious condition. The shooting happened outside Denver’s Ball Arena, the ball arena where the Nuggets won the NBA championship title. The championship game crowd had dispersed at the time of the shooting. The…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is being warmly welcomed, Chinese President Xi Jinping is also present. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in China on a four-day visit where he will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. This is the fifth visit of Mahmoud Abbas to China, he will meet the senior Chinese leadership. According…
A foreign journalist, Seymour Hirsch, has claimed that America’s influence in the world is decreasing, while half of the world’s population has become a supporter of Russia. Seymour Hirsch, a famous investigative journalist, has claimed that America’s influence on the world is waning and half of the world’s population has become a supporter of Russia….
Photo courtesy of Indian Media People were surprised to see the unique procession in the Indian state of Rajasthan. According to Indian media, the groom Prakash Chaudhry arrived with his procession on 51 tractors, and the onlookers were shocked. According to Indian media, the groom’s father has said that the procession of my father and…
File photo King Charles III didn’t even wish his granddaughter Princess Lilibet a happy birthday because of a row with son Prince Harry. Royal commentator RS Locke told the media that last year’s birthday greetings were given at the behest of the late Queen Elizabeth, a sign of the royal family’s cordial relationship with Prince…
