Tag: UN
UN adopts new Environment framework
In a major move slated to reshape decision and policy making towards sustainable development, the United Nations adopted a new framework- the System of...
One year since Covid-19, 12 million women affected
An estimated 12 million women experienced disruptions to their family planning services, which ultimately led to around 1.4 million unintended pregnancies, one year since...
Countries need stronger Climate ambition; UN
The countries across the world are “nowhere close” to fighting global warming, a UN Climate action report warned, urging them to redouble efforts and...
Female Genital Mutilation; two million girls at risk
An additional two million girls are at a higher risk of undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the coming ten years with the Covid...
Dam ageing a developmental issue
The ageing of dams emerges as a development issue faced by many countries with many of the large dams worldwide reaching or almost near...
Treaty against Nuclear weapons comes into force
In a historic moment, the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which is the first nuclear disarmament instrument in more than two decades, came...
UNEP outlines Adaptation plan for a greener world
The world went through difficult times in 2020 with Covid 19 pandemic affecting all spheres of life. Apart from this, the globe also witnessed...
Time to regulate Artificial Intelligence: UN
You know about chatbots conducting online correspondence and online shopping sites predicting what you want to buy. All these come using the Artificial Intelligence...
Let 2021 be year of healing: UN Chief
Lauding the kindness showered by the people, tireless service of health workers and scientists who developed the Covid 19 vaccine in a short time,...
Digital cooperation the need of the hour; UN Internet Forum
COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of digital technology but it has also led to exacerbated inequalities and digital divide. The UN has...
