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UN Staff Warned Against Public Comments on the Devastating Conflict in Gaza
As international civil servants, UN staffers are not expected to participate in political protests and demonstrations or express political views in public or against...
Human rights
IOM report: One in Three Migrant Deaths Occurs in Transit while Fleeing Conflict
More than one in three deceased migrants whose origin could be identified come from countries in conflict or with large refugee populations, the study...
Climate change
Records Smashed – New WMO Climate Report Confirms 2023 Hottest Year on Record
The cost of inaction is staggering, the report warns. Between 2025 and 2100, it may reach US$1,266 trillion, representing the difference in losses between a...
Clean tech
Earth’s ‘Life Support System’ is being Destroyed by Global Business Paradigm, UN Expert Warns
“Led by the ultrarich, with their private jets, yachts, massive mansions, space travel and hyperconsumptive lifestyles, humanity is exceeding Earth’s carrying capacity,” the report stated in...
Food Security
War on Women? 9,000 Women Killed in Gaza Since Early October
An estimated 9,000 women have been reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza to date. This figure is likely an underestimate, as many more...
Accountability
UN Whistle Blowers Fired for Challenging Risky Investment Policies of the Pension Fund
According to the Code of Conduct, the UN’s protection against retaliation policy is to ensure that the organization functions in an open, transparent and...
Climate change
UN Chief Appeals for Greater Support for Small Islands Fighting Climate Change
The long-awaited mechanism to help vulnerable countries, especially small islands, offset the damage from droughts, floods and other extreme weather caused by climate change,...
Human rights
Security Council Hears Gaza Famine ‘Almost Inevitable’ Unless Aid is Massively Scaled Up
Some Council members proposed action plans to potentially end hostilities beginning with an immediate ceasefire and hostage releases while Algeria’s ambassador accused Israel of...
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Status of Higher Education in India – What does Government Data Say?
Although in absolute terms the budget allocations have grown after the introduction of the New Education Policy in 2020,...
A Disasters Law for Nepal
Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more integrated, inclusive and equitable approaches to building resilience.
By Laxmi Khanal
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Mining Sector Registers Record Production in FY 2023-24
Healthy growth in production of iron ore and limestone in FY 2023-24 reflect the robust demand conditions in the...
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Status of Higher Education in India – What does Government Data Say?
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A Disasters Law for Nepal
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