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UN report calls for urgent regional action

To close gender gaps in Arab states A newly launched United Nations report has sounded the alarm on the urgent need for action to advance gender equality in the Arab region, warning that despite some positive strides, progress remains far too slow to meet global commitments. Titled ‘Progress on
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UN member states finalise landmark cybercrime treaty

Arnold Pinto
As digital threats proliferate worldwide The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced that the United Nations (UN) member states have finalised a groundbreaking treaty targeting cybercrime. The draft treaty approved by nearly 200 UN member states aims to bolster international cooperation and enhance law enforcement capabilities in addressing a wide range of […]
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UN Hosts Tourism for Sustainable Development Event

Arnold Pinto
Aligned With Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations General Assembly, in its commitment to global sustainability, convened a thematic event on April 16, 2024, as part of a significant global initiative. The event, focusing on tourism and its pivotal role in advancing sustainable development and resilience worldwide, underscores the collective effort needed for a
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UN passes first global Artificial Intelligence resolution

Arnold Pinto
All 193 UN member states endorse the initiative In a historic move, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a groundbreaking resolution to promote the development of “safe, secure, and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems, focusing on fostering sustainable development worldwide. This is the first global resolution on AI that