World Bank Puts India at Low Rank of 115 on Human Capital Index
While the Government of India headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fully responsible for the poor rank of India on World Bank’s Human Capital Index, the government has decided…
Use of Children as ‘Human Bombs’ Rising in Nigeria
UNICEF said Tuesday it is extremely concerned about an appalling increase in the cruel and calculated use of children, especially girls, as ‘human bombs’ in northeast Nigeria. Children have been…
What Is the Impact of Pollution on Human Health?
The Government of India is planning to compile its own study through the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to assess the trends and impact of pollution on human health.…
How UN Volunteers Contribute to Sustainable Human Development
The International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate…
Islamic State Terrorists Continue to Use Human Shields in Mosul
The United Nations (UN) human rights wing said Tuesday it has received reports that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) fighters are attempting to forcibly transfer many…
NASA to Host Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Nearly 80 teams from the United States, Italy, Germany, India, Mexico, Colombia and Russia, as well as Puerto Rico, will compete in NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge, April 8…