The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for an unimpeded flow of aid into Gaza, trapped in a humanitarian crisis after two weeks of Israeli air strikes. "We call for an unimpeded and continuous flow of humanitarian assistance and medical assistance to
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UN urges more int’l focus on Rohingya refugees
The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday urged the international community to keep focus on the plight of the Rohingya refugees amid a funding crunch and the lack of long-term solution for their safe return to Myanmar. Nearly one million Rohingya Muslims fled a military-led crackdown in Buddhist-majority Myanmar in 2017
UN Chief urged to create civil society envoy
When the United Nations commemorated the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter back in 2020, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid a supreme compliment to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The CSOs, he pointed out, were a vital voice in the San Francisco Conference (where the UN was inaugurated). “You have been with us
UN approves Haiti force after year of pleas
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti, a year after leaders in the violence-ravaged Caribbean nation first pleaded for help. The Western Hemisphere's poorest nation has been in freefall, with armed gangs taking over parts of the country and unleashing brutal
Reality is governments not truly held accountable to implement SDGs
Finally, a real chance for international tax cooperation
After decades of resistance by rich nations, African governments successfully pushed for the United Nations to lead on international tax cooperation. All developing countries and fair-minded governments must rally behind this initiative. UN leadership The official UN Secretary-General’s Report (SGR) was mandated by a UN General Assembly resolution, unusually adopted by consensus
UN GCNB celebrates SDG Pioneers Night
The UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (GCNB) hosted the inspiring SDG Pioneers Night 2023 on August 14th at Six Seasons Hotel, a press release said on Thursday .This event united industry leaders in driving sustainability for Bangladesh's business landscape, showcasing commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Notable guests included
UN urges Police to avoid excessive force
The United Nations on Friday called on Bangladeshi police to refrain from excessive use of force amid recurring violence and mass arrests ahead of general elections. The UN human rights office on Monday lamented the violence that has erupted at opposition rallies in recent months, with police using rubber bullets, tear
UN face funding challenges in feeding Rohingya
Bangladesh should not bear the burden of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees alone while U.N. agencies are facing challenges to feed them, a United Nations official said Monday. Olivier De Schutter, a U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, made the statement at the end of a 12-day
