The Israel-Hamas war has entered its 10th day, resulting in a tragic toll of at least 4,000 lives lost on both sides. Amid this escalating conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued two critical humanitarian appeals. In his plea, Guterres calls on Hamas to release hostages without conditions and urges Israel to grant rapid … Read more
International Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on October 11. It is a day dedicated to emphasizing the importance of girls’ education, their rights, and promoting gender equality. The day encourages the global community to take tangible actions to empower girls. International Girl Child Day 2023 Theme The theme for International Day of the Girl … Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres has said he believes Russia’s war in Ukraine “will go on” and does not see a prospect for “serious” peace talks in the immediate future. Speaking to reporters during his annual end-of-year conference in New York on Monday, the UN Secretary-General said he strongly hoped that the war would be over … Read more
New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Mahatma Gandhi an “uncompromising advocate for peaceful co-existence” and said that Gandhi’s bust at the organization would serve as a reminder of the values he upheld. “Mahatma Gandhi was an uncompromising advocate for peaceful co-existence, non-discrimination and pluralism. The new installation located at @UN Headquarters will serve … Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres said that a woman or a girl is killed every 11 minutes by an intimate partner or a family member saying that violence against them is the most pervasive “human rights violation” in the world. The UN chief called on governments to implement national action plans to tackle the violence against … Read more