Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life

Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life

Ms. Gbeho said she has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued commitment to implementing the women, peace, and security agenda, as demonstrated by the launch of a new national action plan on Security Council resolution 1325.  The landmark document, adopted more than 20 years ago, reaffirms women’s role in peacebuilding and conflict prevention and resolution.  Action…

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Ukraine: General Assembly resumes emergency special session, taking up new text to end war

Ukraine: General Assembly resumes emergency special session, taking up new text to end war

Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi said that, for almost a full year, the world body, UN Secretary-General, and international community have been consistent and vocal in calls to end this war, and to adhere to the UN Charter and international law. “Let this anniversary and the anguish of millions before our eyes over the last year…

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In India, a woman who was afraid of Corona locked herself in her house for 3 years along with her child

In India, a woman who was afraid of Corona locked herself in her house for 3 years along with her child

Photo courtesy of Indian Media A woman who kept herself and her child locked in her house for 3 years due to fear of corona virus in the city of Gurgaon, India, was rescued by police and health department officials. According to Indian media, the police, health department and child welfare department officials broke the…

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