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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Zambia on Disability Legislation, Raise Questions on Persons with Albinism and Land Bursaries for Persons with Disabilities
07 March 2024
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the initial report of Zambia, with Committee Experts commending the State for the work done so far,…
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In Dialogue with Namibia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Praise the State’s World Press Freedom Index Ranking, Raise Issues Concerning Corrupt Public Procurement Practices and Implementation of Environmental Legislation
07 March 2024
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The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of Namibia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee…
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ITU Press Conference
07 March 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Press conference with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin on ITU’s 2024 priorities
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General
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UN telecomms agency chief: One third of humanity still offline
07 March 2024
The benefits of cutting-edge technology remain out of reach for around 2.6 billion people globally who are still waiting for an Internet connection the head of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) said on Thursday, outlining the agency’s plans to narrow the gap.
Doreen Bogdan-…
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World News in Brief: Israeli settlement plan condemned, abductions in northern Nigeria, alarm over reported pre-election attacks in India
07 March 2024
The plan by Israel’s Government to build more than 3,400 housing units in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank was condemned on Thursday by the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.…
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Women at the UN: Everything you need to know about #CSW68
07 March 2024
The annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets in March each year to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face all around the world.
Here is a brief five-point guide to this high-profile UN event.1. Pushing for action for eight decades…
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5 ways to accelerate women’s economic empowerment
07 March 2024
At the current rate of investment, more than 340 million women and girls will still live in extreme poverty by 2030, according to UN Women. As the world celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March by investing in women, we look at what needs to be done to improve the economic situation of women around the world…
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Afghanistan’s economy has ‘basically collapsed’: UNDP
07 March 2024
The Afghan economy and especially regions affected by the devastating earthquakes in October last year, “are still hurting”, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on Thursday, as restrictions on women and girls continue to thwart basic rights and economic progress.
Kanni Wignaraja, Director of UNDP’s…
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Gaza: Starvation claims more young lives as UN advocates for new aid routes
07 March 2024
Days from the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan and with no ceasefire agreement in sight for Gaza, UN humanitarians reiterated deep concerns on Thursday that a growing number of children are dying of starvation.
“The situation is appalling. Every minute, every hour,…
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‘They destroyed us’: North Gazans flee homes in search of food and shelter
07 March 2024
Life is rapidly being choked out of northern Gaza. After enduring nearly five months of bombing, starvation, illness, pain and suffering, many of the last survivors have finally had enough, according to some of the displaced who have been speaking to UN News.
For months, the UN has been…
