The UN called for the international community to stand firm in making rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all women and girls, for everyone, everywhere.
Under the UN theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment," the event brought together voices from various sectors to call for systemic change and gender justice.
As the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commenced from February 24, Dolkun Isa, the former President of the World Uyghur Congress, expressed serious concerns regarding China's increasing sway within the Council. He cautioned that authoritarian governments, especially China
FBM representative urged the UN to take action in Balochistan by establishing United Nations Mission in Balochistan (UNMIB) and forcing the Pakistani occupying forces to retreat
The JUI-F chief on Monday warned that five to seven districts in Balochistan were "in a position to announce independence", adding that the UN would recognise them the next day in such a case.
Namkyi, a former Tibetan political prisoner, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 9, 2025, to attend the Geneva Summit 2025. A five-day advocacy campaign from February 10 to 14, 2025was launched in advance of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to spread awareness
In a post on X on Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister said, "Israel welcomes President Trump's decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC."
At a national event in Dalbandin on the eve of Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day, the UN Working Group released a statement expressing sympathy with the communities, families, and those who have forcibly vanished according to post shared by Baloch Yakjehti Committee on X.
In a statement, the Mission said, "India yet again featured in the 'Honor Roll' of UN as one of the countries that have paid their regular budget assessments in full within the 30 day period specified in Financial Regulation 3.5 of the UN. The Honour Roll includes select Member States that h
US President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign an executive order on Tuesday, formally withdrawing the United States from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting future funding for the UN relief agency UNRWA, Politico reported, citing an official document.
Speaking to ANI, CM Dhami questioned Kejriwal's credibility, highlighting the unaddressed pollution in the river despite promises made in the 2020 manifesto.
The UN's World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Friday that humanitarian needs in Gaza remain "immense," despite a rise in aid deliveries following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.