News: The UN chief noted that the Muscat Plan of Action reminds us that hate speech serves both as a precursor to violence and as a factor that speeds up its escalation. About Muscat Plan of Action Muscat Plan of Action is a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the centre of… Continue reading Muscat Plan of Action
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In pursuit of Happiness
Synopsis: The great degree of unhappiness in Indian society has a lot to do with the way the law and its institutions operate. Introduction The article talks about Happiness as an important factor to measure the quality of governance. Until the beginning of the publication of the United Nations World Happiness Report in 2012, happiness was not… Continue reading In pursuit of Happiness
United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
What is the news? Recently, United Nations Food System Summit took place in New York. In this summit, leaders emphasized that there is a need to achieve the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 and address climate change in view of food production. We must urgently move from incremental and siloed action towards a systems approach.… Continue reading United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
Holding TNCs accountable
What is the news? As per the report published by the UN working group on ‘human rights, transnational corporations (TNCs) and other businesses’, it is important for states to ensure that their bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are compatible with international human rights obligations. It emphasizes the accountability of TNCs in international law. Many a times questions about the TNCs accountability… Continue reading Holding TNCs accountable
UN faces $100-trn shortfall in fight against inequality
What is the news? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) face a financing gap that has soared to up to US$100 trillion in the wake of COVID-19 and other urgent global challenges. These are the findings of a new report ‘The Capital as a Force for Good‘ by Force for Good in collaboration… Continue reading UN faces $100-trn shortfall in fight against inequality
How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Synopsis: India is working towards achieving sustainable development goal related to responsible consumption and production, but much more needs to be done. A look at India’s progress and associated challenges. Introduction The United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)12 deals with resource usage. India has prepared numerous sustainable consumption and production plans that are put in… Continue reading How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns. Introduction: The United Nations recently released a report ahead of the Food Systems Summit in September… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
UN adopts India sponsored resolutions on nuclear disarmament
News: The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted two resolutions sponsored by India on nuclear disarmament titled ‘Reducing Nuclear Danger’ and ‘Convention on Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons’. Facts: Convention on Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons: The resolution was tabled by India since 1982.It requests the Conference on… Continue reading UN adopts India sponsored resolutions on nuclear disarmament
One in every 130 females globally is living in modern slavery: UN report
News: United Nations(UN) has released a report titled “Stacked odds” on the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child,2020. Facts: This report has been combined with observations, data and studies conducted by Walk Free, International Labor Organization(ILO) and the International Organization for Migration(IOM). Key Takeaways from the report: Females across the world account for… Continue reading One in every 130 females globally is living in modern slavery: UN report
India has highest number of stillbirths:Report
News: UN Inter-agency group for child mortality estimation has released a report titled “ A neglected tragedy: The global burden of stillbirths 2020”. Facts: Stillbirth: It means a baby born with no signs of life at 28 weeks of pregnancy or more. Aim of the report: It aims to present the number of babies that… Continue reading India has highest number of stillbirths:Report
