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COP28 solidifies efforts aimed at climate course correction: UNECA
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
James Murombedzi, Senior Climate Governance Expert at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), said that the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) is of particular importance as it marks the first time that the Paris Agreement is being reviewed through the G
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COP28: Bahrain announces 30 pc reduction in emissions by 2035, zero carbon
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
During its participation in the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28), the Kingdom of Bahrain announced its commitment to the national carbon neutrality strategy that aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2035 and reach zero carbon by 2060.
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UNAMA reiterates its commitment to rights of women, girls in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As women and girls continue to face denial of basic human rights under the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reiterated its commitment to the rights of women and girls in the country on the occasion of World Human Rights Day, according t
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COP28 provides sustainable development solutions in developing countries:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Gerd Muller, Director-General of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), said that the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is a conference of solutions, focusing on investing in sustainable development, especially in developing and least developed countries.
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UN special rapporteur condemns lack of accountability for crimes in Afghan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, condemned the lack of accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations, TOLO News reported.
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Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secy Blinken discuss Gaza situation, regional i
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC to discuss the Israel-Hamas war
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Afghan migrants found involved in political activities to face deportation
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Pakistan Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that any Afghan living legally in the country if found involved in political activities will face deportation.
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US vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US on Friday (local time) vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Gaza calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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US tells UN it does not support calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Robert A Wood, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN, said that his country does not support calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as it "would only plant the seeds for the next war."
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'Gaza on brink of full-blown collapse': UN agency director
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) highlighted on Friday that Gaza is on the brink of full-blown collapse as civil order is breaking down in the region, The Times of Israel reported.
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UN official raises concern about internally displaced people in Afghanista
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees expressed concern about the situation of Internally Displaced People in Afghanistan, according to TOLO News.
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"Taliban imposed system of widespread discrimination against women in Afgh
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has emphasised the limitations of "how the Taliban have really clamped down and imposed a system of widespread discrimination against women and girls," TOLOnews reported.
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