Month: March 2021
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UN launches ‘Only Together’ campaign to support global vaccine equity call
The United Nations on Thursday launched a new global campaign, Only Together, aiming to advance fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. The initiative underscores the need for global solidarity to ensure vaccines are…
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The latest session of the UN women’s commission focuses on equality in public life
Setting a global roadmap for achieving full equality at decision-making tables is among the objectives of the 65th session of…
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‘If you don’t feed people, you feed conflict’, UN chief tells Security Council
Conflict drives hunger, and when that turns to famine, that then drives conflict, the UN chief told the Security Council…
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Iran’s achievements on drug control and international cooperation
UNODC in the Islamic Republic of Iran participated in the Specialised Meeting held at the Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) of…
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Endemic violence against women ‘cannot be stopped with a vaccine’ – WHO chief
Over the past decade, violence against women has been “endemic in every country and culture”, according to a new study…
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UN highlights the transformative power of equal participation, marking International Women’s Day
Underscoring the transformative power of women’s equal participation, top United Nations officials called on all stakeholders to take special measures…
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Anti-Muslim hatred has reached ‘epidemic proportions’ says UN rights expert, urging action by States
Institutional suspicion and fear of Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim has escalated to epidemic proportions, the Human Rights Council heard…
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Wasting food just feeds climate change, new UN environment report warns
More than 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in waste bins, according to new UN research, released…
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Pope’s visit to Iraq, ‘a symbol of hope’
The visit by Pope Francis to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul at the weekend will be a symbol of…
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ICC Prosecutor opens probe into alleged crimes in occupied Palestine
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Wednesday that her Office has started an investigation into crimes…
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