New York, February 13, 2020 (PPI-OT):Today, celebrities and youth activists met with UN officials, governments and civil society to launch Mission 1.5, a campaign that aims to bridge the gap between people and governments on ambitious climate action. Mission...
Read More »Director General FAO to visit Pakistan this week
Islamabad, February 12, 2020 (PPI-OT):The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu will be arriving in Pakistan on a three-day state visit on Friday as part of his vision to further strengthen the...
Read More »United Nations Secretary General’s message on The World Radio Day, 13th February 2020
Islamabad, February 12, 2020 (PPI-OT):Radio brings people together. In an era of rapid media evolution, radio retains a special place in every community as an accessible source of vital news and information. But radio is also a source of innovation...
Read More »International day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation
Islamabad, February 06, 2020 (PPI-OT): Over 200 million girls and women alive today have suffered from female genital mutilation, a horrific and harmful practice that can lead to physical, mental and sexual health complications. This year, more than 4 million...
Read More »UNDP and German Ministry of Foreign Affairs partner to provide technical assistance to human rights institutions and stakeholders in Pakistan
Islamabad, February 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): The United Nations Development Programme and the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs have signed a contract for the promotion of rule of law and empowering governmental and non-governmental stakeholders for implementing human rights mandates, to...
Read More »The United Nations family in Pakistan welcomes its new chief
Islamabad, January 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): We are pleased to announce that Mr. Julien Frederic Morcom-Harneis has joined today as the new United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan. Mr. Harneis brings with him 31 years of experience in...
Read More »Inclusion of women with disabilities imperative for women economic empowerment
Islamabad, January 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): Improving economic situation of women is beneficial to society as it accelerates developments and contributes to reducing poverty, said His Excellency Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen, Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan, at the dialogue on leaving no one...
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