The UN-CSW69 high-level meeting emphasized women’s leadership in climate action, urging stronger policies and global collaboration to advance gender equality and sustainability, particularly for African and diaspora women.
At the Global Disability Summit, leaders emphasized inclusive education for children with disabilities in crisis settings, urging global action to ensure equity, resilience, and meaningful participation for all.
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder warned that rising antisemitism threatens Western civilization, speaking at Auschwitz’s 80th liberation anniversary commemoration.
U.S. lawmakers urge an investigation into Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, citing potential national security risks and unauthorized access to sensitive federal data, sparking controversy.
The Committee of 100 condemns President Trump’s Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, citing it as unconstitutional, discriminatory, and a threat to equality and immigrant rights.
On June 7th, World Food Safety Day sheds light on a pressing issue: every day, approximately 1.6 million people worldwide suffer from illnesses caused by consuming unsafe food, resulting in a staggering 420,000 annual deaths, according to the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
As we commemorate the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we call on leaders everywhere to embrace the commitments outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Safe Schools Declaration to ensure girls and boys everywhere are able to reach their full potential without fear, without intimidation and without violence.
On the occasion of 75th International Peacekeepers Day, the Pakistani Mission to the United Nations is hosting an Exhibition entitled: “Tribute to Fallen Peacekeepers and Pakistan’s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping” at UN Secretariat from June 1-9, 2023.
Kourou/Koualou, a small village situated in a neutral zone between Benin and Burkina Faso, has become a focal point in the illicit fuel trade, which spans the vast African Sahel region, stretching over 6,000 kilometers.
The recent call to action by two UN independent experts, David R. Boyd and Marcos Orellana, regarding the escalating issue of plastic pollution is a crucial reminder of the threat it poses to human rights. As our oceans continue to be inundated by a mounting tide of plastic waste, the need for immediate global action becomes increasingly evident.
On June 1, two UN independent experts issued a call to action, urging the world to combat the escalating problem of plastic pollution, which poses a threat to human rights. This appeal coincides with ongoing negotiations for an international treaty on plastic pollution and precedes World Environment Day on June 5.
In a significant breakthrough, scientists have successfully detected the X-ray signal of a single atom for the first time. The findings of the research, led by Argonne National Laboratory scientist Saw Wai Hla, have the potential to revolutionize fields such as quantum information, nanotechnology, and environmental and medical science research, according to a study published in the scientific journal Nature on Wednesday.
A recent report supported by the United Nations reveals that a staggering 4.9 million people in Haiti, nearly half of the country’s population, are currently facing severe levels of acute food insecurity.
On April 20, SpaceX captivated the world’s attention as it embarked on an unprecedented orbital flight test of its Starship rocket. This test aimed to showcase the capabilities of the reusable rocket, which Elon Musk envisions as the key to future missions to the Moon and eventual human exploration of Mars.
On the evening of May 27, at the Jiukesu (Shanghai) Future Art Center Grand Theater, erhu musician Ma Xiaohui dazzled the audience with her refreshing energy, appearing on stage in a series of colorful hand-painted art costumes created by painter Chen Jialing, including a vibrant and colorful “Colorful Erhu” from her Xiaohui Erhu New Trend series.
The UN Secretary-General presided over a Dag Hammarskjold Medal and Military Gender Advocate of the Year award ceremony in the General Assembly Hall. Eight Pakistani Peacekeepers among 103 United Nations peacekeepers from around the world were honored on May 25 at a special ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping.
With advancements in space exploration, significant time and resources have recently been invested in technologies for effective space resource utilization. A particular focus has been placed on finding the best method to produce oxygen on the Moon.
A lost fragment of a manuscript, representing one of the earliest translations of the Gospels, has recently been discovered by a scientist. Through the use of ultraviolet photography, the researcher was able to uncover this “new” ancient translation, which is one of only four known examples of the Old Syriac translation.
Elon Musk’s revolutionary invention, the StopWatt, is helping residents save up to 90% on their monthly electric bills, causing uproar among electric power companies who demand its immediate ban.
Florida has recently passed a bill aimed at providing legal protection to billionaire owners of space companies in the event of accidents resulting in injury or death to passengers or crew members. Under the bill, passengers will be required to sign a waiver prior to boarding a spaceship, acknowledging and accepting the risks associated with spaceflight.
