Calling it “so disappointing and disheartening” in social media on 17 October, Dr. Rosie James, a British medical expert, announced that “I was sexually assaulted by a World Health Organization (WHO) staff tonight at the World Health Summit.” WHO, as we all know, is a part of the UN system of
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Either cooperate or perish: UN chief tells climate summit
"Cooperate or perish," the United Nations chief told dozens of leaders gathered Monday for international climate talks, warning them that the world is "on a highway to climate hell" and urging the two biggest polluting countries, China and the United States, to work together to avert it. This year's annual
Ageing population growing fast in Bangladesh: UN expert Mahler says
United Nations independent expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons Claudia Mahler on Monday began her 11-day visit to Bangladesh focusing on older persons' rights in specific contexts, including emergency situations related to climate change and forced displacement. Mahler is visiting Bangladesh (from 7 to 17
Rich nations ‘miserably’ fall below their climate promises
Just a few days ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt (6-18 November), new revelations show how far rich, industrialised countries –those who contribute most to the growing catastrophes- have been lying over their real contributions to climate finance. The True Value of Climate Finance Is a Third of
Russian dispute over drones threaten to escalate world food crisis
UN, ADB to support Bangladesh in climate actions
The United Nations and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have assured Bangladesh of providing all necessary assistance to cope with climate change impacts and implement National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The assurance came when United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Representative Edimon Ginting
UN Special Rapporteur begins 10-day visit to Bangladesh
UN Special Rapporteur Siobhan Mullally will assess the human rights issue of trafficking in persons during a ten-day official visit to Bangladesh that began on Monday. "I will pay particular attention to the main challenges to ensuring the human rights of victims, and effective prevention of trafficking," Mullally said. The
Cambodia more than ever squeezed between Russia and the West
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen walks into a diplomatic minefield these days. He supports UN resolutions against Putin but does not want to jeopardize the long-standing friendship with Russia. At the same time, he tries to be less dependent on the West, both economically and politically. Last month, Cambodia backed the
India to contribute $500,000 to UN to counter terrorism
India will contribute half a million dollars to the United Nations' efforts to counter global terrorism as new and emerging technologies used by terror groups pose fresh threats to governments around the world, the foreign minister said on Saturday. The money will go toward the UN Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism
