Kathmandu, 23 January 2024 (WAI): Asia-Pacific countries are set to meet in Nepal from 23-25 January to obstruct illicit small arms trade. Additionally, the Government of Nepal is organizing the Regional Preparatory Meeting on the United Nations Program of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in … Read more
Islamabad, 19 December 2023 (WAI): In a historic move, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly has adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Pakistan and the Philippines to foster interreligious and intercultural dialogue to promote a culture of peace. The resolution, initiated in 2004, underscores the importance of responsibly exercising the right to freedom of expression and … Read more
New York, 14 December 2023 (WAI): Usman Jadoon, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York, spoke during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations process regarding the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issue. As part of the Uniting for Agreement Group, Pakistan strives to develop an agreement on reform to make the UN … Read more
Empowering women is an essential human rights matter and a social justice issue. It is critical to continue efforts to remove gender-based discrimination and build a world in which women may fully enjoy their rights and contribute to society on an equal footing as men. International organizations are crucial in promoting gender equality and women’s … Read more
Geneva, 11 December 2023 (WAI): By unanimous vote, the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a resolution demanding immediate attention to the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The urgent need for the Gazan people to have prompt, unhindered access to life-saving supplies is highlighted by this historic decision, which represents the … Read more
Dubai, 11 December 2023 (WAI): At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a case for a worldwide agreement on the phaseout of fossil fuels. In his remarks to the negotiators, Guterres emphasized the necessity of a thorough strategy to maintain the 1.5-degree Celsius elevation target. He emphasized how critical it … Read more
New York, 9 December 2023 (WAI): The Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (UN) in New York, Ambassador Munir Akram, stated on social media that the UN Security Council has once again let the Palestinian people down, particularly in Gaza. Responding to a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in … Read more
As the 10th of December marks the 75th Human Rights Day, this document explores the advancements of various complex UNHCR obstacles. UNHRC has become a vital component in advancing global human rights norms. The council has worked to create strong standards and guidelines to protect people, especially in areas where there are active conflicts, by … Read more
Gaza, 7 December 2023 (WAI): In a letter to the UN Secretary-General, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the Security Council to take up its duty of pressing for an immediate ceasefire to put a stop to Israel’s brutal war in Gaza. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the Security Council to step up … Read more
Dubai, 6 December 2023 (WAI): Encouraging global cooperation to keep global warming to 1.5°C is more critical than ever as parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) convene for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). With increased extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disturbances to ecosystems, the globe is … Read more
