Human rights
Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on Monday called for a reduction in military escalation between Israel and Iran, stressing the need for urgent diplomatic negotiations to put an end to these attacks and find a path forward. Turk expressed deep concern over the intensification of
Cabinet officials
The 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) held in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 11-13, 2025, attracted visitors from across the continent and the world. The event, which brought together Ministers of Tourism, diplomats, and tourism agencies, highlighted the importance of eco-friendly tourism and preservation of
Cabinet officials
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has committed to facilitating developmental projects in Zimbabwe, a move that is expected to empower future generations. The pledge was made by Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, who met with UNESCO Director-General Ms Audrey Azoulay on the sidelines
Cabinet officials
Lebanon continues to struggle with food insecurity, with 21% of its population, or 1.17 million individuals, facing crisis or emergency levels of acute food insecurity between April and June 2025. This figure represents a gradual recovery compared to earlier this year, but gains remain fragile without sustained support. The
Human rights
As the world grapples with escalating global challenges, the Government of Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing disability inclusion. Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Honourable Patty Hajdu, led Canada's delegation to the 18th session of
Human rights
This week, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, led Canada's delegation to the 18th session of the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, where she championed Canada's commitment to advancing disability inclusion. The conference,
Human rights
In a speech to the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General emphasized the need for collective action to advance the rights of persons with disabilities. This year's conference focuses on financing, technology,
Human rights
The Kashmir dispute has been a pressing issue for decades, with human rights violations escalating under the Indian government's "muscular and anti-Kashmir policies." The civil society in Srinagar, led by Dr Zubair Ahmed Raja, Muhammad Furhan, Muhammad Iqbal Shaheen, and Syed Haider Hussain, has drawn the
Human rights
A panel of UN experts has raised significant concerns about the UK's deal with Mauritius regarding the Chagos Islands, specifically the treatment of the Chagossian people. The deal, agreed last month, involves the UK leasing back a military base on Diego Garcia in exchange for the sovereignty of
Cabinet officials
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, participated in high-level ministerial consultations at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, focusing on a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. Meeting alongside ministers from 11 countries, Fouad expressed Egypt's support for the proposed
Palestinian Arabs
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), launched at Israel's request, has been touted as a $500 million aid initiative to help desperate Palestinians in Gaza. However, a closer examination reveals a far more sinister plot masquerading as humanitarian relief. With a lack of transparency, Israeli government oversight, and no
Pakistani foreign relations
At a time of great tension with India, Pakistan is launching a critical diplomatic offensive, led by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The high-level delegation, currently in the United States, has already begun a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, including meetings with the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to
