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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
UN’s Financial Troubles Jeopardize Critical Human Rights Work
The US isn’t the only member country that has been slow to pay – 50 others hadn’t paid as of the end of 2023....
News
UN’s Cash Crisis May Force Hiring Freeze, Limit Official Travel and Curtail Expenses System-Wide
Restrictions in non-post spending will also be critical to bridge the liquidity gap. As a result, until the situation improves, official travel will need...
Diversity
What Does it take to Build a Culture of Equality and Inclusion at the UN?
This work has also highlighted that whilst the organisational is personal, so too the personal is often dependent on the organisational. Engaging with intersectional...
Democracy
India Among 42 Nations Censured by UN for Retaliating Against Human Rights Activists, Journalists
The United Nations has singled out 42 countries for condemnation for retaliating against human rights activists and journalists. SouthAsian countries figuring among the 42...
Labour
UN Plans a New Mobility Scheme Where Staffers will be Forced to Work Overseas
According to UN estimates last year, the total strength of its staff worldwide is more than 315,000 with over 56 UN agencies, and approximately...
Democracy
Multi-Faith Team Urges Repeal of Blasphemy Laws – in the Name of Religious Freedom
A delegation of human rights and religious freedom advocates is visiting the United Nations this week to increase support among UN Member States for...
Accountability
Will the Diplomat, Accused of Rape, be Prosecuted at Home?
The status of an individual — regardless of whether they are a diplomat, a head of state, royalty, or a UN employee — should...
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Human Society is Making the Mistake of Forgetting the Importance of Forests: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said that she was confident that the officers of the Indian Forest Service had become completely...
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Inflation and Inequality – What does Government Data say?
In the light of rising inflation, widening unemployment, depleting savings, and growing inequality, it is crucial to take stock...
India Road Safety Model ‘Can Save Lives Worldwide’
Deaths on India’s busiest highway more than halved following raft of interventions. The organisation, SaveLIFE Foundation, plans to extend...
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Human Society is Making the Mistake of Forgetting the Importance of Forests: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said that she was confident that...
Inflation and Inequality – What does Government Data say?
In the light of rising inflation, widening unemployment, depleting...
