United Nations
UN envoy to Afghanistan calls for committee to investigate genocide against Hazaras
Afghanistan
October 24, 2022
UN envoy to Afghanistan calls for committee to investigate genocide against Hazaras
The United Nations envoy to Afghanistan, Nasir Ahmad Faeq, called for the formation of a commission to investigate and report…
UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights
World
October 22, 2022
UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights
Eliminating racism and disparities in health status resulting from racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance is central to global efforts to…
UN Secretary-General chides India over its human rights record
India
October 20, 2022
UN Secretary-General chides India over its human rights record
UN chief Antonio Guterres chided India during a visit on Wednesday over its human rights record, which critics say has…
All children have a right to pre-primary education, UN says
World
October 20, 2022
All children have a right to pre-primary education, UN says
The time has come for countries to align their international human rights obligations with their political commitments on early childhood…
New UN study reveals severe deterioration in health of women, children and adolescents
World
October 19, 2022
New UN study reveals severe deterioration in health of women, children and adolescents
A new UN report shows that the health of women and children is facing challenges globally, due to conflicts, the…
United Nations: Food security is a concern in Lebanon
Lebanon
October 19, 2022
United Nations: Food security is a concern in Lebanon
The Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Noura Orabeh Haddad revealed that the food…
UN’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022
World
October 18, 2022
UN’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty and the 30th anniversary of…
UN voices concern over newly approved “fake news” law in Turkey
Turkey
October 17, 2022
UN voices concern over newly approved “fake news” law in Turkey
The United Nations has expressed concern after the Turkish parliament passed a law that could lead to the imprisonment of…
Millions of children, women in immediate need of nutrition services in Pakistan, OCHA says
Pakistan
October 17, 2022
Millions of children, women in immediate need of nutrition services in Pakistan, OCHA says
The growing cases of water-borne and vector-borne diseases remain a concern, especially in Sindh and Balochistan, where standing water remains,…
UN calls on rich countries to end debt crisis of poorest countries
World
October 13, 2022
UN calls on rich countries to end debt crisis of poorest countries
In a study conducted by the United Nations, the UN called for urgent measures to relieve the debt of 54…