Under the theme Unity in Diversity, he emphasised the need for collective action to address pressing global challenges and deliver tangible progress. Highlighting the mandates […]
Tag: GenderEquality
US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education
Independent rights expert Reem Alsalem hailed the landmark 9 January decision by the Kentucky court declaring the US Department of Education’s regulations implementing the Title […]
Anita Anand Might Replace Justin Trudeau As Canadian PM. Know All About Her
Ottawa, Canada: Canadian politician Anita Anand, currently the Minister of Transport in Justin Trudeau’s government, is being considered as a candidate to replace him as […]
The Kandahar Hijack to Thappad, 5 Anubhav Sinha Movies And Shows That Made A Deep Impact
Anubhav Sinha’s last release, the Netflix show, IC814: The Kandahar Hijack, which premiered in August 2024, earned widespread acclaim for its storytelling. The series which […]
Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage of the latest digital tools to bring gender equality closer to […]
Human Rights Day: 5 key things to know
The theme for Human Rights Day 2024, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”, highlights the continued relevance of human rights in addressing global challenges. This year, the […]
World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster peace and mutual […]
What’s the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now?
Here’s what you need to know: An alliance for humanity The UN Alliance of Civilizations has had a long-held motto: Many cultures, one humanity. Based on […]
‘It all starts at home’: global UN forum opens in Cairo to rethink urban development
The Forum is convened biennially by the UN Human Settlements Programme, known as UN-Habitat. This year marks the first time the gathering is being held […]
Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the ongoing war has worsened these trends, with millions displaced and thousands killed, said Florence Bauer, UNFPA regional director for Eastern […]

