What’s in the news? In the recently concluded ‘Summit of the Future’ organised by the United Nations, member countries adopted the ‘Global Digital Compact’ (GDC). This ambitious instrument focuses on the potential of digital technologies, with the specific intention to …
About Established in 1951, International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration. IOM works to ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in …
Background: The United Nations has designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW). Events to mark the day are jointly convened by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations Environment …
Background: The United Nations has designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW). Events to mark the day are jointly convened by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations Environment …
About ICJ The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in 1946. The court is the successor to the Permanent Court …
What’s in the news? The United Nations has revised upwards India’s growth projections for 2024, with the country’s economy now forecast to expand by close to 7% this year, mainly driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption. The …
About The Paris Principles (“Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions”) set out the minimum standards required by National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) to be considered credible and to operate effectively. The guidelines were developed at a …
About Representing more than 110 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) (including India), their members and staff across all regions, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) is one of the largest human rights networks worldwide. Established in 1993, …
About ITU The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). The Organization is made up of a membership of 193 Member States and more than 1000 companies, universities and international and …