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Female Genital Mutilation costs $1.4 billion every year, says WHO
According to the World Health Organisation a staggering 200 million women have undergone the FGM. It also adds that some…
‘Still counting casualties’: Leaked report shows UN suffered hack, staff uninformed
Sophisticated hackers infiltrated UN networks in Geneva and Vienna last year in an apparent espionage operation that top officials at…
United Nations council to hear latest on offensive in Syria’s Idlib
Syrian troops have captured more than 40 villages and hamlets over the past two weeks in the rebel stronghold in…
U.N. says drafting of new Syria constitution will begin on November 4
U.N. special envoy Geir Pedersen, who is facilitating meetings of the constitutional committee in Geneva, said late Friday its “dignified…
Chile backs away from tax breaks on the rich amid protests
With President Sebastian Piñera facing massive demonstrations featuring demands for higher wages, better pensions and improved health care, his treasury…
Ahmedabad youth to represent Asia at UN
Rameshwar, who started telling stories through films at the age of 13, has made over a 100 short films on…
Rights experts flag violations of rape, sex abuse in Yemen
The offences also include those by militias backed by the United Arab Emirates. Experts backed by the U.N.’s top human…
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns Paris climate goals still not enough
In remarks at a summit in Abu Dhabi, Guterres painted a grim picture of how rapidly climate change is advancing,…
UNSC non-permanent seat: India’s candidature receives unanimous endorsement by Asia-Pacific group
A highly significant diplomatic win for India In a highly significant diplomatic win, India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at…