India elected to UN Human Rights Council

India was elected to United Nations’ Human Rights Council’, the main body of UN charged with promoting and monitoring human rights for period of three years beginning January 1, 2019. In this secret ballot election held in 193-member UN General Assembly (UNGA) India secured 188 votes in Asia-Pacific category, the highest number of votes among ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018

Topics: Bangladesh • Human rights • India • International Oraganisations • National • UN Human Rights Council • Unga

International Translation Day: September 30

The second International Translation Day was observed by United Nations on 30 September 2018. Observance of this day seeks to recognize contribution of unsung heroes behind international diplomacy who work as language professionals to facilitate dialogue and contribute to development and strengthens world peace and security. It also recognises transposition of literary or scientific work ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018

Topics: Days and Events • International Translation Day • Unga • United Nations

World Humanitarian Day: 19 August

The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to recognize work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives. The observance of the day provides opportunity to celebrate spirit that inspires humanitarian work around globe. It pays tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Topics: Afghanistan • Days and Events • International • Sérgio Vieira de Mello • Unga • United Nations • World Humanitarian Day

June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15 across the world to highlight the often silent suffering of the elder generation. The theme this year is “Moving from Awareness to Action through a Human Rights based approach”. Key Facts The global population of people aged 60 years and older ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018

Topics: Elder abuse • Elder Generation • International • Social Issues • Unga • WHO • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

5 countries elected as non-permanent members of UNSC

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected South Africa, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Germany and Belgium as non-permanent members of UN Security Council (UNSC). They will have two-year term beginning January 1, 2019. These five non-permanent members were elected according to the following pattern Two seats for Group of African states and Group of Asia-Pacific states, One ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018

Topics: Belgium • Dominican Republic • Germany • Indonesia • International • Non-permanent members • South Africa • Unga • United Nation • UNSC