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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...
Accountability
UN’s “No-Fly List” on Sexual Harassment Falls Short, Complains Rights Group
Present and past employees are continuing to raise the alarm about the wide-scale under-reporting of sexual harassment and abuse across UN institutions. There is...
Accountability
UN System, Too Complex and Fragmented, is in Urgent Need of Reform
Short of a complete overhaul that would revolutionize its governance and shut down many of its operations around the world, including the merging of...
Accountability
UN “Deeply Troubled” by Impending Cuts on Development Aid by Rich Nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern, over the fall in Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), at a meeting of the UN Chief Executives Board, which brought...
Human rights
Russia Agrees ‘In Principle’ to UN and Red Cross Involvement in Evacuations From Mariupol
Guterres proposed that the UN, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Ukrainian and Russian forces, coordinate work to both enable the safe...
Afghanistan
Afghan Moms Receive a Fresh Start in the United States
Despite the quality care she received, she still prefers the Afghan medical system. “Our doctors in Afghanistan were more knowledgeable,” said Freshta, who spent...
Accountability
A Move to Undermine the Anachronistic Veto Powers in the Security Council Gains Traction
A proposal to reform the UN Security Council has dragged on for more than two decades, with four strong contenders for permanent seats, namely...
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Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in developing Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double...
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WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart...
Indian Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for the First Week of May
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to continue over East India till 2 May and over south...
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Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in...
WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing...
