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Japan announces to resume UNRWA funding following Sweden, Finland and Cana
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo on Thursday to discuss ways the agency could enhance its transparency and governance, including ensuring the traceability of funds and the neutrality of staff.
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"Hoping everyone's rights are protected" says UN statement on Kejriwal arr
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"We very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone's rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair," said Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Th
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UN: India launches new database to promote accountability for crime agains
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
In a bid to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) comprising 40 member states, convened its second meeting to deliberate on strategies to strengthen legal frameworks against perpetrators of malicious acts targeting peacekeepers, focusing
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Baloch community observe 'Black Day' on March 27
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Baloch community worldwide observed Black Day on March 27. On this occasion, the Baloch National Movement in the Netherlands called for global attention to the Baloch genocide and organised a protest rally in Amsterdam.
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Kashmiri activist exposes 'malicious propaganda', shows mirror to Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Tasleema Akhtar, a Kashmiri female activist who recently attended the 55th session of the United Nations, busted the "malicious propaganda" on Kashmir and showed mirror to Pakistan by highlighting the state-sponsored terrorism there.
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Netanyahu says US 'abandoned' Israel in UN Vote
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) released a statement on the vote saying, "The United States has abandoned its policy in the UN today. Just a few days ago, it supported a Security Council resolution that linked a call for a ceasefire to the release of hostages."
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At UN women's gathering, India highlights importance of public, private se
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
During the second panel discussion on women-led development, which took place on March 19, India highlighted the transformative power of women's leadership.
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Under Secy General for Humanitarian Affairs, Emergency Relief Coordinator
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, has informed the UN Secretary-General of his intention to step down for health reasons.
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UN Chief on Ramadan solidarity visit to Jordan, to meet Palestine refugees
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the Wihdat Camp for Palestine refugees during his ongoing Ramadan solidarity visit to Jordan.
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UN Security Council passes resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"The Security Council just approved a long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. This resolution must be implemented. Failure would be unforgivable," Guterres posted on X.
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Six million Afghans received aid from World Food Programme last month
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) recently announced that six million people in Afghanistan have received aid over the past month, according to Khaama Press.
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Israeli Foreign Minister applauds US cutting off funding for UN Palestinia
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Israel's Foreign Minister praised the US Congress' decision to halt funding to UNRWA (the UN Relief Workers Agency for Palestinians) calling the move "a clear vote of no confidence in UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres."
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