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New York: The number of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by personnel serving with the United Nations dropped from 165 in 2016 to 138 last year, according to the latest report by the UN Secretary-General on implementing a zero-tolerance policy for these crimes. more
UN agency issues refugee protection guidance for thousands of Venezuelans fleeing crisis-torn country

New York: As deepening economic woes force thousands of Venezuelans to flee the crisis-gripped country, the United Nations on Tuesday issued guidance on treating the population as “ ...

Syria conflict: 2017 deadliest year for children, UN aid official reports

New York: More than 900 children in Syria were killed last year, making 2017 the deadliest year for children in the country’s ongoing conflict, a senior United Nations official told ...

UN women’s commission opens annual session at ‘pivotal moment’ for gender equality movement

New York Taking place at “a pivotal moment for the rights of women and girls,” the United Nations body dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment opened its an ...

Manvindra Singh Gohil opens his palace for LGBTQ people in India; Urges for acceptance

Rajpipla: The only openly gay prince in India, Manvendra Singh Gohil, has thrown open his palace doors for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other people admonished for t ...

After London, NY, Geneva taxis carry 'Save Baloch' adverts

Geneva: Following campaigns in New York and London, Geneva too witnessed 'Save Baloch' adverts as the local taxis were adorned with "Save Baloch People from Pakistani war cri ...

UK tattooist helping breast cancer survivors feel whole again with A.R.T

London: Tattooing is a means of livelihood for some, while some derive artistic pleasure from inking skin, but for Lucy Thompson its more than that.

UN envoy on conflict-related sexual violence reports on visits to Iraq and Sudan

New York: A senior United Nations official has stressed the need to ensure survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Iraq are fully protected and that perpetrators are brought to j ...

Security Council renews UN mission in Afghanistan; debate highlights women’s power

New York: The Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Afghanistan for another year to continue providing assistance to the Government a ...

UN seeks $80 million to support refugees in Ethiopia

New York: Two United Nations humanitarian agencies are jointly seeking $80 million to provide food assistance to refugees in Ethiopia, which hosts the second largest number of those in Af ...