The theme of the meeting was to aim towards the successful implementation of the women, peace and security agenda: moving from commitments to accomplishments in preparation for the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).
The Council unanimously adopted resolution 2493 (2019) on Women and Peace and Security, urging Member States to fully implement the provisions of all previous Security Council Resolutions pertaining to the Women, Peace and Security agenda and to reinforce their efforts in this regard on 29 October,2019 at UN HQ~UN Photo by Eskinder Debebe
Indonesia Home to Heavy Metal Music
Though quite popular in the world’s largest Muslim majority country, heavy metal music is controversial in some conservative countries.Heavy metal has a home in Indonesia.
From US to Europe, Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Spread
Students protesting Israeli conduct in the Gaza War on American college campuses are being closely watched by the world.Global reactions to the demonstrations and the student arrests around the world have been wildly varied, ranging from pride and solidarity to alarm and condemnation.
Press Briefing by UN Secretary-General on Situation in Gaza
Reporters are briefed on the situation in Gaza by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Myanmar Helicopter Crash Ends in Shootout,Killing Pilot, Anti-Junta Group Says
An insurgent group in eastern Myanmar said on Tuesday it shot down a junta military helicopter and killed its pilot then clashed with junta forces on the ground.
On Abolishing Death Penalty,Zimbabwean Parliament Consulting Citizens
After the Cabinet’s decision in February to abolish the death sentence to conform with international standards, Zimbabwe’s parliament has started nationwide consultations.
Limited Options for Victims of Myanmar’s Searing Heat
MYANMANearly 1,500 people died in Myanmar from heat-related causes in April alone, emergency service organizations told Radio Free Asia, compounding the misery for many in a country plagued by conflict and lacking adequate infrastructure and services.
Repression in Pakistan Worse 1 year After Assault on Military Installations:Rights Groups
Human rights proponents say that since supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan stormed military properties to protest his arrest, political repression in Pakistan has increased.
Ukrainian Priests:Serve Church, Support State
Orthodox priests in Ukraine are finding themselves trying to serve their church and support their state, even when those two are at adds as Orthodox Christians get ready to celebrate Easter on May 5.
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