- Advertisement -
United Nations
Accountability
The Journey to Defend Human Rights Never Ends
Vigilance against roll-backs of rights is vital. I honour all those who, in their own ways, are working to defend human rights. As a...
Accountability
The Crisis for Sri Lankan Children Is a Cautionary Tale for SouthAsia
More reports are already emerging of an increase in abuse, exploitation and violence against children due to the mounting economic pressure. There are already...
Afghanistan
Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Wiped out Under the Taliban
Afghan women and girls are fighting every day for their right to live free and equal lives. Their fight is our fight. What happens...
Civil society
140 Aid Workers Died in 2021, says OCHA
According to data from the non-governmental organization Humanitarian Outcomes, more than 140 aid workers were killed in the line of duty last year – the highest number...
COVID-19
UN to Host Over 190 World Leaders and Delegates — Despite Threats from a Deadly New COVID-19 Variant
In order to protect delegates and staff alike, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, having considered the recommendations of the UN’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)...
International Funding
War in Ukraine Triggers New International Non-Alignment Trend
The rivalry between the United States and China – a growing trading partner and investor in numerous developing nations – fuels the distancing demonstrated...
Diversity
When Will The UN Get Its First Woman Secretary-General?
Permanent representatives to the UN are nominated by their respective governments — and each member state takes it turn, in geographical rotation, to field...
- Advertisement -
Latest News
Voluntary Corporate Emissions Targets Not Enough to Create Real Climate Action
Companies’ emissions reduction targets should not be the sole measure of corporate climate ambition, according to a new perspective...
Bangladesh witnesses longest heat wave in 76 years
Meteorologists said that Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heat wave in recorded history this April with forecasts showing no...
Two Challenges Before Microfinance
The rate of interest charged by microfinance institutions is high enough not to allow microfinance to bring about any...
Must read
Voluntary Corporate Emissions Targets Not Enough to Create Real Climate Action
Companies’ emissions reduction targets should not be the sole...
Bangladesh witnesses longest heat wave in 76 years
Meteorologists said that Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heat...
- Advertisement -
You might also likeRELATEDRecommended to you
An Innovation to Cement Environment-Friendly Construction On The Cards
The projected demand for buildings and infrastructure in India...
Sri Lanka’s Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization; but Poverty to Remain Elevated: World Bank
Poverty rates continued to rise for the fourth year...
UN’s Guterres Must be Visibly Proactive as Peacemaker in Ukraine
Briefing reporters on Ukraine, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said...
