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UN chief fears Ukraine war will go on

World

- Times Report - December 20, 2022December 21, 2022

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday he was pessimistic that Russia's war in Ukraine would end soon but he hoped it would be over by the end of next year. "I am not optimistic about the possibility of effective peace talks in the immediate future," he told reporters during his annual

Myanmar’s crisis since the coup in a nutshell

Article

- Jan Servaes - October 14, 2022October 15, 2022

The update on September 26, 2022, of the human rights situation in Myanmar to the UN Human Rights Council says it all: “The people of Myanmar have been caught in a rapid downward spiral, with growing suffering, fear, and insecurity. Urgent action is needed to reverse this catastrophic situation and

Global Peace Education Day can play a pivotal role in transforming education

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- Anwarul K. Chowdhury - September 26, 2022September 27, 2022

Just a week ago, the international community commemorated the adoption of the United Nations Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, a monumental document that transcends boundaries, cultures, societies, and nations. That inspirational action took place on 13 September 1999, yes 23 years ago. It was an honor

Bangladesh reaping benefits of Bangabandhu’s visionary ideas

Business

- Times Report - August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was not only charismatic but also a visionary leader. Bangabandhu’s dream of ‘Shonar Bangla’ to a great extent is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations. Though, he could not complete his job, he managed to take numerous initiatives and left behind