UN chief António Guterres convened an Advisory Panel of top UN agency officials which met for the first time to inject more “political, technical and financial clout to ensure that Early Warnings for All becomes a reality for everyone, everywhere”, said WMO in a press release. Tuesday’s panel included development banks, humanitarian organisations, civil society…
Launched ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference, the new edition of the UN World Water Development Report focuses on twin themes of partnerships and cooperation. Published by the UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the report highlights collaborative ways actors can work together to overcome common challenges. “There is an urgent need to…
For many runners, taking part in a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime or, if they’re particularly keen, an annual test of endurance. Mina Guli is built differently: over the past year, she has been running four marathons of 26.2 miles each, every week, across the world, racking up a total of 200 long-distance…
“We are gravely concerned that extreme violence continues to spiral out of control in Haiti,” said Marta Hurtado, spokesperson for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Volker Türk. In the first two weeks of March alone, clashes among gangs left at least 208 dead, 164 injured, and 101 kidnapped. Mirroring those grave concerns, UN…
The crisis has left families in the flood-affected areas with no choice but to use potentially contaminated water. “Safe drinking water is not a privilege, it is a basic human right”, said UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil. “Yet, every day, millions of girls and boys in Pakistan are fighting a losing battle against preventable…
File photo The day for the elimination of racial discrimination is being celebrated all over the world today. On this day in 1960, police opened fire on a peaceful protest against apartheid laws in Sharpwell, South Africa, killing 69 people and injuring 180. Proclaiming this day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called upon…
File photo International media personality Robert Murdoch has announced his fifth marriage at the age of 92. According to foreign media, Robert Murdoch will soon marry Anne Leslie Smith, a woman from the media industry, for the fifth time. He has also confirmed his engagement to Ann Leslie Smith. Robert Murdoch has said that he…
File photo Israel’s finance minister has once again expressed his hatred for Palestine and its people. According to foreign media, during a press conference during his visit to France, Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich refused to accept the existence of Palestine and its people. According to reports, the Israeli minister said, “Does Palestine have any history…
Called “Peace begins with me” the poem pays tribute to the strength and resilience of communities affected by conflict as well as those who help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods. It is a reminder of our responsibility to promote peace in our communities, countries and across the world – a conviction that has driven more…
Photo courtesy of Indian Media Prime Minister of Japan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. According to Indian media, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a park with the Indian Prime Minister, after which the Prime Ministers of both countries drank Golgape, lassi and curry juice. According to foreign media, in the…
