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"Targeted discrimination" UN slams Taliban's decision to suspend women fro
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a statement, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the UN and its humanitarian partners also urge the de facto authorities to reopen girls' schools beyond the sixth grade and end all measures preventing women and girls from participating fully in daily public life,
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UN Chief "deeply alarmed" by Taliban's ban on university education for wom
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The statement of the UN Secretary-General comes after the Taliban announced its decision to ban university education for Afghan women.
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No alternative to two-state solution between Israelis, Palestinians: India
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
While addressing the United Nations Security Council, Indian Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said, "No alternative to the two-State solution to guarantee lasting peace between Israel and Palestine and direct negotiation the only path that can lead us there."
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India supports effective termination of Iran's nuclear policy
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
While addressing the UN Security Council's meeting on non-proliferation, India's permanant representative Ruchira Kamboj said, "India supports the full and effective implementation of resolution 2231 and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We encourage the concerned parties to co
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Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee agency's special envoy
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"After more than 20 years of dedicated and committed work with the UN Refugee Agency advocating for the rights and protection of forcibly displaced people around the world, Angelina Jolie is moving on from her role as UNHCR's Special Envoy to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human
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"Mahatma Gandhi's bust at UN HQ is an honour and opportune gift for us": U
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp said that Mahatma Gandhi's bust at the UN headquarters is an 'opportune gift' for United Nations.
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Jaishankar discusses India's G20 Presidency with UN chief
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The external affairs minister landed in the US on Tuesday for a two-day visit to preside over two high-level ministerial signature events of India's ongoing Presidency of the UN Security Council on December 14 and 15.
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"Hosting Osama Bin Laden..."Jaishankar's sharp response to Pakistan's Bhut
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking in his national capacity, Jashinkar said the credibility of the UN depends on its effective response to the key challenges of our time be it pandemic, climate change, conflicts or terrorism.
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Jaishankar stresses need for reforms in United Nations, says debate on iss
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the need for reforms in the United Nations while presiding over high-level ministerial signature events of India's ongoing presidency of the UN Security Council.
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UN chief condemns Kabul hotel attack
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The UN mission in Afghanistan condemned Monday's attack on a hotel in Kabul that led to civilian casualties including Chinese nationals.
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Jaishankar holds talks with UNGA President in New York
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
He landed in the US today for a two-day visit to preside over two high-level ministerial signature events of India's ongoing Presidency of the UN Security Council on December 14 and 15. The external affairs minister was received by India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, amba
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UN says worried by hate on social media
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The UN spokesperson made these remarks after Elon Musk dissolved Twitter's department in charge of addressing harassment and child exploitation.
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