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GENEVA [Switzerland], In a poignant display of remembrance and defiance, Uyghur Muslims gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on Friday to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2009 Urumqi massacre.Organized by global Uyghur diaspora communities, including the World...

Geneva [Switzerland], Leaders and activists of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) are holding meetings with diplomats, international organizations and academics in Geneva to intensify advocacy for the Baloch cause on the international stage against rights violations by Pakistan.Niaz Baloch...

Geneva [Switzerland], India chaired its first meeting as Chair of the Colombo Process at the Permanent Representative level meeting at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Headquarters in Geneva.Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs)...

Geneva [Switzerland], The Sindhi Foundation, a Washington, DC-based organization dedicated to the human rights of Sindhis, has requested assistance from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the recovery of a Hindu minor girl kidnapped Sindhi, Priya Kumari. .This announcement was...

In Geneva [Switzerland], United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) President Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri urged Pakistan to refrain from deploying its troops in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).He delivered the statement during the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights...

Geneva [Switzerland], governments and policy makers, international organizations, civil society, youth and other stakeholders will explore better policies and initiatives to transform the education, skills and decent work of adolescents and young people across the region.The International...

In London, Britain's richest family, the Hindujas, said they were "horrified" by a Swiss court ruling that imposed jail terms on some members and have lodged an appeal to a higher court challenging the verdict against them. found guilty of exploiting vulnerable Indian domestic workers at his...

In London, Britain's richest family, the Hindujas, said on Friday they were "horrified" by a Swiss court ruling that handed jail terms to some members in Geneva and that an appeal had been made to a higher court. challenging the verdict that finds them guilty of exploiting vulnerable people...

"I am extremely concerned by the escalating situation between Lebanon and Israel," Turki told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.The Turks also called for a halt to fighting and to do everything "to prevent a full-scale war".Since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip more...

GENEVA [Switzerland], UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk highlighted ongoing human rights challenges in China, highlighting growing concerns in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.The Commissioner delivered a candid speech at the opening of the 56th session of the Human Rights...

Geneva [Switzerland], Union Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra chaired the high-level meeting on “Advancing the health and well-being of billions of people in the WHO South-East Asia region”. He emphasized that India, being the pharma capital of the world, provides strength to the SEARO sector on...

Geneva [Switzerland], Union Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra said the traditional public health approach of focusing on community interventions such as information and awareness as well as preventive measures is the key to better health outcomes. He said India has been a leader in advocating...

Geneva [Switzerland], The World Health Organization has launched an 'investment round' aiming to raise funds of US $ 7 billion. It comes ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly, which begins on Monday at the headquarters of the 194-member-strong United States agency. WHO Director-General Tedros...

Geneva [Switzerland], Ahead of the International Yoga Day, Union Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra and World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus perform yoga asanas at the 'Walk the Talk' Yoga Sessio event held in Geneva. Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra and WHO...

GENEVA [Switzerland], The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an "above average" hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024, based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Will be marked. Ninth consecutive year of...

In an unexpected turn of events at the Geneva Open, Novak Djokovic's preparations for the 2024 Roland Garros have hit a halt. Following his surprise semi-final loss to Tomas Machak, Djokovic openly acknowledged the obstacles he faces in defending his title in Paris.The 24-time major champion...

Geneva [Switzerland], Czech tennis player Tomas Machak caused an upset by defeating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Geneva Open on Friday. Machak defeated the Serbian star 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 to move to her first Geneva Open final. The Czech tennis player demonstrated Djokovic's...

New Delhi: India will highlight its universal coverage through Ayushman Bharat public health emergency preparedness and digital health transformations in the country at the World Health Assembly to be held in Geneva from May 27, official sources said on Wednesday.It will also showcase the...

GENEVA [Switzerland], After an interruption due to rain on Monday, Yannick Hanfman wasted no time in securing victory against former world No. 1 Andy Murra at the Geneva Open on Tuesday, on his return to the clay-court ATP 250, 32 The year-old German defeated Murray 7–5, 6–2 after holding serve...

GENEVA: India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal crashed out in the first round of the Geneva Open after losing to Argentina's Sebastian Baez.The world number 94 lost to the Argentinian clay court specialist 6-7 (7) 3-6 in a match that lasted one hour, 52 minutes here on Sunday.Nagal...