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Concerns rise over surge in poverty, malnutrition among women, children in
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan has warned regarding the rise in malnutrition among women and children in the country, according to Khaama Press.
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UN calls for USD 620 million to support Afghan migrants in Iran and Pakist
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a post on social media platform X, the organization stated that the situation in Afghanistan and its bordering countries will be challenging in 2024.
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NY earthquake: Indian consulate in New York in touch with diaspora members
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York and New Jersey on Friday, the Consulate General of India in New York said that no Indian national has reportedly been hurt so far, and they are in touch with members of the Indian diaspora.
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India votes in favour of UNHRC's resolution to support 'right to self-dete
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The UNHRC on Thursday adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice.
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UNHRC adopts anti-Israel resolution; Israeli ambassador walks out of sessi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The UNHRC on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip at the end of the 55th Council session.
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Southern Africa faces humanitarian crisis as millions exacerbated with hun
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Oxfam, an aid group, issued a dire warning, highlighting that more than 24 million people are affected, with experts fearing the situation could escalate into an "unimaginable humanitarian crisis."
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HRCP writes to Punjab CM, seeks attention to severe human rights violation
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Highlighting the ongoing cases of violence against women, children and trans people, the HRCP in its letter recommended strengthening the Punjab province's Commission on the Status of Women.
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UN: Activists organise event to highlight condition of minorities in PoK,
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Panellists of the press conference were Nicolas Levrat the Special Rapporteur on minority issues of the United Nations, Konstantin Bogdanos a journalist and former member of the Greek Parliament, Tsenge Tsering, Humphrey Hawksley, Sajjad Raja the Founder Chairman of NEP-JKGBL and Joseph Chon
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Amnesty calls for 'immediate cancellation' of plan to expel Afghan migrant
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The first phase of expelling undocumented Afghan migrants from Pakistan began in November 2023, whereas the second phase, under the name of the 'repatriation plan' which also includes those holding citizenship cards, is set to start on April 10, according to TOLOnews.
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UKPNP exposes Pakistan at United Nations for operating terror camps and vi
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The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has exposed Pakistan for operating terror camps, violating human rights, and exploiting natural resources in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan during an event at the United Nations.
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Chetu Foundation joins United Nations' celebration of Akshaya Patra's Chil
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 3: Today, the Chetu Foundation - the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu - attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.
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"There was a time when PM talked about China first": EAM Jaishankar invoke
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
During deliberations with his then-deputy Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel over a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to make sure China got a place in the forum ahead of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaish
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