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Woman activist calls for action against ban on girls' education in Afghani
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A woman activist in Afghanistan has come out openly against the Taliban's draconian policies, putting curbs on the education of girls in the country, Khaama Press reported, adding that she called for strict action against the ban.
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Afghan economy impacted by ban on women working in NGOs: OCHA
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a report that the ban on women working in NGOs in Afghanistan has had a major impact on the country's economy, TOLO News reported.
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European Union contributes 3 million euros to Afghanistan humanitarian aid
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to OCHA, the funds provided by the EU will enable aid agencies to give necessary assistance and protection to millions in need across Afghanistan.
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Year Ender: Condition of Afghan women plunges to new low under Taliban
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Taliban rule has had a devastating impact on Afghan women and girls. Afghanistan has plunged into an extreme humanitarian crisis following the Taliban's takeover of the region in August 2021.
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UN calls on Taliban to stop children's recruitment in security forces
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations (UN) has called on the Taliban to recognise individuals under 18 years of age as children and prevent their recruitment into security forces, Khaama Press reported.
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UN Security Council adopts UAE-penned resolution on scaling up, monitoring
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2720, penned by the United Arab Emirates, which demands substantive, concrete steps to increase the flow of life-saving humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip while protecting the UN and humanitarian staff on the ground who d
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"136 of our colleagues in Gaza have been killed in 75 days": UN Chief Gute
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As many as 136 UN workers have lost their lives in the last 75 days in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas while several employees of the world body have been forced out of their homes, the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterrres said.
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UNSC passes resolution on Gaza aid as US abstains
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday approved a resolution that calls for humanitarian pauses between Israel and Hamas, increased aid to Gaza and the creation of conditions that will allow for a sustainable end to fighting, ending days of closed-door negotiations, CNN repo
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Sancta Maria Students Shine at the ISP Model United Nations (MUN) Virtual
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 22: Sancta Maria International School, Hyderabad recently participated in the International Schools Partnership's Model United Nations (ISP MUN). The MUN is a three-day conference that simulates the United Nations General Assembly. Over 300 students fr
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Vishy Teki, Documentary Filmmaker wins the Rex Karamveer Award (Gold Medal
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 21: Vishy Teki received the Rex Karamveer Award (Gold Medal) for 2023-24 for tireless contributions to the field of development filmmaking. The award was conferred by the International Confederation of NGOs (iCONGO) in partnership with the United Nations (UN) on 2
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Child Psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel awarded the coveted Rex Karmaveer fo
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 21: Child Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner, Riddhi Doshi Patel was recently honoured with the REX Karmaveer Chakra Award for her work in the space of Mental Health Wellness and Awareness. The award ceremony was held from November 25-27 at the Shiv Nada
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UNESCO declares 2023 deadliest year for journalists in war-torn nations, i
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In its yearly evaluation, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has determined that 2023 was the deadliest year for journalists covering war-torn nations, TOLOnews reported.
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