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UNSC Security Council To Vote On Resolution Condemning Russia On Feb 25
Amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, UN Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution condemning Russia in the strongest terms for attacking Ukraine. The proposal will be voted by Moscow under the Russian presidency at 3 pm. "We will wait to see the shape that this resolution takes," said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardha Shringla. Earlier Russian military attacked Ukraine which was condemned by the UK, US, Canada, and European countries.
Tags: UNSC, Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, United Nations
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COVID-19 Pandemic Can End In 2022: WHO Chief Tedros
The Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the COVID-19 pandemic can end in 2022 if the International community takes all comprehensive measures. During the opening of the 150th session of the WHO Executive Board on January 24, Tedros said, "The WHO continues to work nationally, regionally, and globally". He added that we should learn lessons from the pandemic and develop solutions for future emergencies.
Tags: United Nations, Covid-19, Coronavirus Pandemic, WHO Chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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UNSC Experiences 3-D Virtual Diplomacy For The 1st Time
On January 20, for the first time, the United Nations Security Council went on a virtual field trip to Columbia and experienced the Columbian peace process with the help of 3-D VR technology. Taking to Twitter Indian Diplomat Prateek Mathur said, "Innovative solutions to better understand conflicts, peacekeeping, and peace-building." "Bringing the Colombian peace process closer to decision-makers in New York today and making Colombian voices… read-more
Tags: UNSC, Virtual Diplomacy, Virtual Reality, New York, United Nations
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Low-Cost COVID-19 Pills To Hit Markets Of Economically Backward Nations
As per reports, about 30 generic drugmakers in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East will make affordable Covid-19 pills. Merck, the pharmaceutical giant, will manufacture the anti-viral pill 'Molnupiravir' for economically backward nations. The agreement backed by the UN states, Merck will not receive royalties for the sale of the cheap version of the pill while the pandemic continues. The pills would be distributed to 105 less developed nations… read-more
Tags: Health, covid-19 pill, merck, United Nations, Deal
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UN Should Recognise 'Hinduphobia' & Violence Against Buddhists, Sikhs: Tirumurti
The UN should recognise ‘Hinduphobia’ and violence against Buddhists, Sikhs too, stated Mr. Tirumurti. U.N.’s latest Global Counter-Terrorism strategy is selective and full of flaws, the Indian envoy added. He urged the UN to exclude terms like “violent nationalism” and “right-wing extremism” to resolutions on terrorism, as they would “dilute” the meaning. Mr. Tirumurti reminded that India will oppose any expansion of the terms included the… read-more
Tags: India, United Nations, T S Tirumurti, Terrorism, World news
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MEA Appoints Dr Anupam Ray As Ambassador Of India To UN Conference
Dr Anupam Ray has been appointed as India's ambassador to the UN Conference on Disarmament, on December 29. He will also be the permanent representative of India for UN Conferences. "Dr Anupam Ray (IFS:1994) presently joint secretary in Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador/PR of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva," read release issued by Ministry of External Affairs. Ray is expected to join duties soon.
Tags: Anupam Ray, Ministry of External Affairs, UN Conference, United Nations, Indian Ambassador
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300 Families In Afghanistan Receive Food Assistance Packages: Afghan Food Crisis
As many as 300 families received food assistance on December 7, amid the ongoing food crisis in Afghanistan's Ghazni under the Taliban regime. Xinhua reported that 50 kg rice, 7 kg sugar, 7 kg beans, 5 liters of cooking oil, and 1 kg tea were included in the package. Besides, 8.7 million people are reportedly close to… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, Afghanistan food crisis, Taliban, Famine, United Nations
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Woman Isn't Property, Consent For Marriage Is Necessary: Taliban's Decree
The Taliban government on December 3 issued a special decree stating that women should not be considered as property but free human being in Afghanistan. Reportedly, the Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada said women cannot be ''used for exchange in a deal or enmity''. As per the decree, women's consent for marriage has also been made necessary. Widows can also ask share in husband's and father's property.
Tags: Taliban, United Nations, Terrorism, Women Right, Afghanistan
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COP27 Climate Summit To Be Held In Egypt In 2022
The Ministry of Environment of Finland on November 13 announced that the next United Nations Climate Conference, COP27 will be organised in Egypt in 2022. The COP26 was held in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12. The main motive of the summit was to fulfill the goals set in the Paris Agreement in 2015, which focused on greenhouse emission reduction, global warming, climate finance and carbon neutrality.
Tags: COP26, United Nations, Glasgow, Egypt, environment
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45M People Are On The Brink Of Starvation, Says UN Food Agency
The United Nations food agency, the World Food Programme (WEP), on November 8 said the number of people who are heading toward the brink of starvation has risen to 45 million across 43 countries in the world. ''We've got conflict, climate change, and COVID-19 driving up the numbers of the acutely hungry,'' said David Beasley, WEP Executive Director. Reportedly, $7 billion are needed to avert the global famine.
Tags: World Food Programme, Famine, Hunger, Starvation, United Nations
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