Islamabad, 30 January 2023 (WAI): On Monday, Pakistan expressed concern over aid suspension for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Germany, Italy, Finland, and Japan have suspended their funding to UNRWA. This suspension came over the allegation of UNRWA staff … Read more
Kampala, 23 January 2024 (WAI): At the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China, held in Kampala, Uganda, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Additional Foreign Secretary (United Nations), presented Pakistan’s national statement focusing on strengthening international collaboration, especially among the nations of the Global South. Ambassador Shah calls upon the developed countries to … 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
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
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
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
Dubai, 1 December 2023 (WAI): The 28th Summit Conference of the Parties, referring to the annual meeting of countries that are part of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Dubai. At the U.N.’s COP28 conference, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed promised $30 billion for finance related to climate change. … Read more
The Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million people, is experiencing a humanitarian crisis unequaled in its history. The current escalation of hostilities, which began with a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, has aggravated an already severe situation. This situation requires prompt attention and inventive solutions to ease the population’s suffering. Since October 7, … Read more
