UN, Mar 28: United Nations marked World Water Day 2026 with a focus on the critical link between water access and gender…
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Gender inequality worsening global water crisis: UNESCO report
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarUnited Nations, Mar 20: Humanitarian operations in Gaza continue to face major constraints despite the reopening of the Rafah crossing, while a…
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Women spend 250 million hours daily fetching water globally: UN
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarUN, Mar 19: Women and girls across the world spend an estimated 250 million hours every day collecting water, highlighting the scale…
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Talks begin at UN to set up global panel on inequality
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarGeneva, Mar 17: Discussions to establish a new international body aimed at tackling widening global inequality began at the United Nations in…
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UN leaders call for stronger action to tackle global gender inequality
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarUnited Nations, Mar 10: United Nations leaders have called for stronger global action to address gender inequality and ensure access to justice…
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Holy see raises concern over foreign debt burden at UN human rights council
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarUN, Mar 7: The Holy See has raised concerns over the growing burden of foreign debt on developing countries, warning that it…
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Sudan conflict escalates; UN flags inequality, HIV treatment gains, and rise in ‘Domicide’
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarUN, Mar 7: Fighting between rival forces in Sudan has intensified in recent days, with reports of a drone strike on a…
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Pakistan, Afghanistan troops clash along border; over 100,000 displaced: UN
by Priya Singhby Priya SinghIslamabad/Kabul, Mar 7: Troops from Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire at dozens of points along their border on Friday, as the…
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Global ‘crisis of respect’ for human rights deepens, UN forum warns
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarGeneva, Mar 2: Human rights are facing an unprecedented backlash across the globe, with powerful actors increasingly sidelining international law and weakening…
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UN human rights chief warns of rising authoritarianism and global threats to democracy
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarUN, Feb 28: The United Nations’ top human rights official has issued a stark warning about mounting threats to democracy, civilian safety…