WASHINGTON, D.C.: United Nations officials have strongly criticised former US President Donald Trump’s alleged plan to seize control of Gaza and forcibly deport its population. They warn that such actions would be clear violations of international law and set a dangerous precedent for global conflicts. Over 20 UN human rights experts, including Francesca Albanese, Special […]
After experts confirmed that July was on course to be the world’s hottest month on record, UN Secretary General António Guterres declared that the era of global warming was over and that “the era of global boiling has arrived.” Guterres’ remarks were prompted after scientists confirmed on Thursday that the previous three weeks were the […]
This day in history we feature World Health Organization. The United Nations established the World Health Organization on this day in 1984. Trivia – World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it has six regional offices and […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that COP28 will be the most important event hosted by the nation in 2023. His Highness was addressing the UAE Government Annual Meetings, which reviewed the significance of the UAE hosting the 28th […]
Dubai: To encourage high school students in the UAE to address the biggest challenges the world faces in their local and global communities, Crimson Education has launched a first-of-its-kind joint program with KidsforSDGs. Titled Crimson Young Pioneers (CYP), the initiative supports participants aged 13 years and above in identifying, planning and implementing a social change […]
New Delhi: In a significant achievement and recognition of the country’s efforts against hypertension, India won a UN award for its ‘India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)’. A collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), State Governments and World Health Organization-India, IHCI has won the ‘2022 UN Interagency […]
Dubai: The 1 Billion Meals initiative has announced that it distributed 3.6 million meals in refugee camps in Jordan. The meals, in the form of instantly redeemable smart vouchers, were distributed directly to beneficiaries in collaboration with the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP). The contributions from the 1 Billion Meals initiative, organised by Mohammed […]
New York: Marking the first day of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Women’s EURO 2022, the United Nations (UN) launched Football for the Goals, a new initiative by the Organisation that provides a platform for the global football community to engage with and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. UEFA, which unveiled in […]
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to commit and unite around the protection and preservation of our seas, during his participation at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon. Speaking at the high-level opening of the Conference, Guterres outlined four recommendations to ensure that the tide is reversed. Among them, the UN […]
Everyone has heard the old proverb “A smile is the universal language of kindness.” The idea of making society’s happiness a governmental responsibility is far from universal, however, it does appear to be gaining momentum. The UAE, which has created the world’s first happiness council, was ranked 24th globally, out of 150 countries, according to […]
DUBAI: The 1 Billion Meals initiative, the largest campaign of its kind in the region to provide food support to underprivileged and vulnerable communities in 50 countries, is supported by the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP), as well as international, regional and local partners. These partners play an important role in its various operations […]
