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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) could potentially transport up to 850 tonnes of COVID-19 vaccines per month in 2021, should such quantities become available, according to a new assessment published on Friday
South Asia gaining in foreign investment as developed economies seek out India as an alternative manufacturing base
The report released on Tuesday said that in contrast to large swathes of the developing countries, “investment in South Asia, particularly in India, remains strong”.
India-backed landmark resolution on AI safeguards adopted unanimously at UNGA
The unanimity at the UN underscores the fears over AI’s potential to disrupt politics and society through deep fakes and spreading misinformation, and its more sinister capabilities in warfare, development of weapons and disrupting economies.
Pakistan, allies at UN, blocking Global South from getting rightful due at UNSC, says India
The Pakistani representative also introduced a strange element into the discussion, attacking the Council’s designation of international terrorists, claiming that the Council’s actions against terrorists are “arbitrary”.
India assails ‘disguised veto’ at UNSC anti-terrorism panel protecting Pakistan-based terrorists
China has repeatedly blocked the listing of Pakistan-linked terrorists as international terrorists subject to UN sanctions.
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Preschools & Primary Educations, School Infrastructure & Education Services, and the Men Engage Alliance Thursday launched a media campaign titled “Equal Partners” to engage men and boys to advance gender equality in Sri Lanka
Violence reduction should be top priority when Afghan talks resume
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UNDP to jointly work on digitalisation with Pakistan
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India's HDI rank slips to 131, still gets UNDP praise
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UNESCO launches Bangabandhu award on creative economy
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UN chief wants worldwide 'state of climate emergency'
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Sri Lankan peacekeeping unit in Central African Republic praised
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) aviation unit serving in United Nations peacekeeping duties in the Central African Republic has been recognized for their contribution to Intelligence, Surveillance and Rescue operation (ISR) following a rebel attack on a village that left more than 2000 people displaced
India's ex-economic adviser named Commonwealth special envoy for UNSDG implementation
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UN resolution calls for end to violence in Afghanistan
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Guterres calls for solidarity in fighting Covid on Human Rights Day
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global solidarity to fight COVID-19 in a message on Human Rights Day
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