Most people worldwide, including in wealthiest countries, plagued by feelings of insecurity: UN report
The report, New Threats to Human Security in the Anthropocene, calls for greater solidarity across borders to tackle the disconnect between development and perceived security.
Feb 09, 2022, 12:32 PM IST
Japan to provide Pakistan USD 10.6 million for fight against malnutrition
The assistance was announced on Tuesday and is part of a partnership that the Japanese government signed with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) in Islamabad.
Feb 20, 2019, 16:24 PM IST
Latin America is world`s most violent region for women: United Nations
Latin America and the Caribbean is the most violent region in the world for women, the United Nations said on Wednesday, highlighting Central America and Mexico as particularly dangerous.
Nov 23, 2017, 05:47 AM IST
Navigating towards a ''Paris Agreement for the oceans''?
James Fahn/thethirdpole.net/IANS
Jun 20, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Israel arrests UN Gaza employee `for aiding Hamas`
Israel said on Tuesday it had arrested and charged a United Nations employee for allegedly aiding Islamist movement Hamas, in the second such case involving a humanitarian worker in a week.
Aug 09, 2016, 18:00 PM IST
Next UN chief ballots remain secret, despite televised debates
Ten of the 12 candidates vying to be the next UN Secretary-General took part in live televised debates on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:13 AM IST
Will work with India to realise Ambedkar's vision: UN
Describing B R Ambedkar as a a global "icon" for marginalised people, a top UN official has voiced the world body's commitment to working closely with India to help realise the noted Indian social reformer's vision of empowerment and social and economic equality.
Apr 14, 2016, 13:00 PM IST
