MANHATTAN: World Health Organisation (WHO), while regretting the withdrawal of USA, has acknowledged that American contribution significantly helped in eradication of smallpox, progress against Polio, HIV, Ebola, Influenza, TB, Malaria, tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance and food safety etc. “As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed […]
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MANHATTAN: International Day of Education 2026 is being observed on Saturday (24th January, 2026) by UNESCO under the theme The power of youth in co-creating education. According to UNESCO, presently “250 million children and youth are out of school, and 763 million adults are illiterate. Their right to education is being violated and it is […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): It is crucial to produce essential information in Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) and audible formats for those millions of individuals who can’t see. Since 2019 World Braille Day, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full […]
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MANHATTAN (NPTV/UN): Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, while commenting on the Human Rights Day (10th Dec, 2025) has noted that, “Nearly eighty years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights defined what every person needs to survive and thrive. It was a philosophical and political breakthrough — and it has been the bedrock […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/WHO): World Aids Day was observed all over the globe on Monday (1st of December, 2025). WHO joined partners and communities around the globe to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”.There are an estimated 40.8 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) around the world, 610 000 […]
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MANHATTAN (NPTV/UNITED NATIONS): Last year UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23rd October as International Day of the Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia). Since it can blend with the landscapes, snow leopard is often called the ghost of the mountains. The theme for International Snow Leopard Day this year is, “Safeguarding Snow Leopard Habitats for Future Generations.” […]
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MANHATTAN (NPTV/UN): The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2nd October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Noticing that one person is killed or injured due to mines each hour, the UN General Assembly declared that 4th April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. In 2025, the day is being observed under the theme Safe Futures Start Here. […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Ever since the UNGA designated 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the UN has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others. Neurodiversity and global sustainability efforts, showcasing […]
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KARACHI: The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year. In order to raise public awareness of Down Syndrome, the General Assembly invites all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations […]
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