'Kantara' highlighting environmental issues wins praise at UNHCR

Kannada blockbuster film 'Kantara' was screened at the Pathe Balexert theatre Geneva on March 17. An audience of...

EU signs statement on Afghan Women's Rights

In a statement, the UN said, "In recognition of the ideals and principles and the Commission on the Status of Women,...

North Korea slams US for raising Pyongyang's human rights issue

On Friday, the US co-hosted an informal meeting highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea at the UNSC.

Nikhat Zareen storms into pre-QFs of Women's World Boxing C'ship

Nikhat defeated Roumaysa by a 5-0 unanimous decision, her second victory in the tournament.

Afghanistan seeks UN support for wheat storage

Afghanistan has sought help from the United Nations (UN) amid rising concerns about drought in the war-stricken...

ISIS hideouts targeted in Balkh province: Taliban

On Saturday, Mujahid wrote on Twitter that special operations by Taliban security forces against ISIS militants had...

UN report highlights human rights situation of Tibetans under CCP

The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which released its 'Concluding Observations'...

India's development model praised at UN Human Rights Council meet

Sai Sampath from Eco Fawn, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) NGO, during his oral intervention,...

India's envoy to UN meets UN General Assembly President

Taking to Twitter, UNGA President said, "Great to meet with Belgium, India and South Permanent Representatives, who...

Cyclone Freddy has affected over 500,000 people in Malawi: UN

In the statement, OCHA said that the cyclone has affected over 500,000 people, including at least 326 killed and...

Women in data announce plans to launch data curiosity program

On the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) 52nd General Session in Geneva Women in Data (WiD) announced...

India at UN highlights 5 concepts of Gandhiji at its 52nd session

Permanent Representative of India to UN and other International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Indra Mani...