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India elected as member to UN's Programme on HIV/AIDS
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs supervises the application of international drug control treaties, while the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS supports and provides strategic direction for an international response to HIV/AIDS.
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India elected to UN's highest statistical body for 4-year term, Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election."
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UN expresses concern after Taliban bans Afghan female UN staff members fro
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The UN said: "The United Nations in Afghanistan expresses serious concern that female national UN staff have been prevented from reporting to work in Nangarhar province."
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India abstains from vote on resolution extending investigation into Ukrain
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The resolution was, anyhow, adopted as 28 countries supported the draft Resolution, while 17 countries abstained including India and only 2 countries were against this. It is pertinent to mention that China is one of the countries which said no.
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India defends its claim to permanent membership at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On arguments of expansion in the permanent category would be undemocratic PR further added, "We fail to understand how something that is clearly being called for by the majority of the membership is undemocratic. We cannot and must not continue to be hostage to the minority in intergovernmen
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Assam signs MoU with UNDP to "strengthen" health system
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Memorandum of Association (MoA) was signed between the National Health Mission of Assam and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday at the Office of the Mission Director in Guwahati.
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"European Union not ready to be global player": Russia responds to EU's 'A
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
He tweeted, "Russia taking over today UN Security Council presidency is fitting for April fools' day. Despite being a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia continuously violates the very essence of the UN legal framework. The EU will stand against any abuse by the Russian presiden
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Women in Peacekeeping: UN Fund calls for new ideas and investment
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Fund was set up by the UN, Canada, and other Member States in 2019. It is an innovative, multilateral fund that aims to accelerate progress towards the UN's gender targets in line with Security Council resolutions and the UN Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018-2028.
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Norway contributes USD23.7 mn of flexible funding to boost FAO's capacity
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The funds will be channelled through FAO's Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA), which is a funding mechanism with streamlined procedures to receive flexible contributions from donors and allocate them where and when they are most needed.
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Ruchira Kamboj lays down 6-point plan on 'Silencing the Guns in Africa' at
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Kamboj said, "Several countries in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, Central Africa and the Horn of Africa, continue to be conflict-ridden by factors that are driven by chronic political instability, ethnic divisions, and exploitation by terrorist and armed groups. There is also the role
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UN Human Rights Office expresses concern over arbitrary arrests in Afghani
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCRR) called on the Taliban to immediately release activists detained for advocating women's rights.
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Russia to chair UN Security Council meeting next month
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Russia's Foreign Ministry said, "In April, Russia will chair the UN Security Council. Russia will do its utmost to ensure this body's efficient operation in the interests of finding political and diplomatic solutions to acute crises and maintaining global stability."
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