MANHATTAN: UN Secretary General António Guterres, in his Ramazan message has asked to silence guns in the Middle East. “Today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan – a period when Muslims around the world celebrate and spread the values of peace, reconciliation and solidarity. “Yet even though Ramadan has begun – the […]
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KARACHI (UN): Invest in women for achieving gender equality and well-being in all aspects of life. It is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. Here are five key […]
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KARACHI: The Dept. of Psychology at the University of Karachi (KU) hosted on Thursday (23rd Feb, 2024) a thought-provoking panel discussion centered around the themes of inclusivity and sustainability. The event brought together distinguished guests and experts who attempted to explore the significance of these topics in shaping a better future for humanity. Dr. Saima […]
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MANHATTAN (FAO): Besieged Gaza’s population is suffering unprecedented levels of near famine-like conditions as deadly Israeli attacks on the enclave continue, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Some 550,000 people are now likely facing catastrophic food insecurity levels, while the whole population is in crisis mode, the UN agency said. FAO Deputy […]
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MANHATTAN: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stressed that gender equality in science is essential to building a better future for all, as he marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. “Sadly, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases that prevent them from pursuing careers in science,” he noted in […]
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KARACHI (UN): The theme for the Wetlands Day this year is Wetlands and human wellbeing. Its goal is to highlight how all aspects of human wellbeing “physical, mental, and environmental” are tied to the health of the world’s wetlands. Wetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant […]
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KARACHI (UN): Clean Energy Day is observed on 26th of January reminding the human race that in a world grappling with climate change 675 million people live in the dark. The connection between clean energy, socio-economic development, and environmental sustainability is crucial in addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities worldwide. For populations without clean energy […]
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KARACHI (UNESCO): Learning for peace must be a transformative process, enabling learners to gain essential knowledge, values, attitudes, skills, and behaviors, thereby empowering them to serve as catalysts for peace in their communities. The foundation of more peaceful, just, and sustainable societies is laid through education, a force that permeates every facet of our daily […]
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KARACHI (UNESCO): The ability to think is one of the most defining features of humankind. In different cultures, the definition of humanity is associated with concepts such as consciousness, knowledge and reason. According to the classic western tradition, human beings are defined as “rational” or “logical animals”. Logic, as the investigation on the principles of […]
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