UN Chief Concerned over Human Rights Violations by India in Kashmir
UN chief is concerned over reports of restrictions on the Indian side of Kashmir, which could exacerbate the human rights situation in the region. By Rakesh Raman As the tension…
NASA and UN Environment Launch Globe
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) have agreed to work together on the promotion and implementation of Global Learning and Observations to…
How Hate Speech Attacks Basic Human Rights
In an informal briefing to Member States, UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech on Tuesday. The purpose of the strategy…
India Ready to Overtake China in Population: UN Report
By the year 2050, there will be nearly 9.7 billion people living on Earth, says a UN population report released on Monday (June 17). However, the overall growth rate will…
Inger Andersen Takes Over As Head of UN Environment Programme
Danish economist and environmentalist Inger Andersen took up her new role as Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today (June 15), promising to prioritize greater action on climate…
UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet to Visit Venezuela
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is due to visit Venezuela at the invitation of the Government from 19 to 21 June. During her visit to Caracas, the…