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14 stories for “United Nations” · March 2026
Clear filtersThe United Nations has adopted the Agreed Conclusions framework aimed at improving access to justice for women and girls worldwide. It was approved by consensus at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Wome...
The United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) has released its 2025 report.About 4.9 million children under five died worldwide in 2024, with newborns making up nearly half.Leading causes...
International Nowruz Day is observed every year on 21 March to celebrate the Persian New Year and the coming of spring.It coincides with the vernal equinox, marking the change of season from winter to spring.‘Nowruz’ mea...
UN French Language Day is observed on 20 March. The United Nations established it in 2010.The date also marks the International Day of La Francophonie.The day seeks to promote equal use of the UN's six official languages...
The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative to strengthen the role of women farmers.The move is in line with the United Nations declaring 2026 the International Year...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the 'Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines' report, warning of the environmental and health risks of improper disposal. Using a One Health approach that links hum...
India was among the co-sponsors of a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan. The 15-member Council adopted it with 13 votes in favour, while China and Russia ab...
International Women's Day, observed on 8 March, carried the 2026 theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls". The occasion also highlighted the United Nations' declaration of 2026 as the International Year o...
An interim update of the State of the World's Migratory Species Report has warned that nearly half of migratory species populations are falling worldwide. The report is prepared under the Convention on the Conservation o...
India has submitted its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), reviewing progress on 23 National Biodiversity Targets (NBTs) through 142 indicators. The targets are aligned with the Kunming-...
India has entered into a five-year agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide steady rice supplies for global hunger relief. Under the pact, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) will deliver u...
World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 to raise awareness about conserving wild animals and plants. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013, and the date marks the signing of the Convention on...
