Islamabad, (TW) – On World Prematurity Day (WPD) on 17 November 2024, UNICEF calls for the urgent scale-up of Kangaroo Mother Care in Pakistan to save the lives of vulnerable babies born too soon. Pakistan has one of the highest rates of preterm birth and neonatal deaths in the world. Over 700 newborn babies die each...
Hyderabad, Pakistan (TW) – In a landmark event, the first-ever seminar on the review of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) implementation in Sindh, Pakistan was held in Sindh Agriculture University. This two-day seminar brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including FFS practitioners, public extension services, academia, civil society organizations, and farmer groups from across the...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice November 16, 2024 November 16th is observed as the International Day for Tolerance. It was declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. The mission statement of International Day of Tolerance says that “Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of...
Collaborative Policies Are Key to Resilient Food Systems, Florence Rolle, FAO Islamabad, (TW) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), alongside the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), came together at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) to celebrate World...
Delegates at the two-day conference underscored the need for continuous, meaningful social dialogue and proactive measures to promote safe, inclusive, and productive workplaces across Pakistan. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (TW) – Representatives from government, employers’, and workers’ organizations unanimously endorsed a resolution aimed at addressing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) gaps and strengthening OSH standards for safer, healthier...
UNICEF hosts children’s concert and listens to resounding calls for action on child rights in Pakistan Karachi, (TW) __ Children from across Pakistan came together to speak up for their rights at a World Children’s Day commemoration in Karachi asking decision makers to “Listen to the Future”. Talented child musicians, performers and child rights champions shared...
Pakistan takes historic step towards safer and healthier workplaces ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (TW) – Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development warmly welcomed the participants and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting a safe and secure work environment where every worker feels valued and protected. He further stated, “The government places immense importance...
Statement by Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan calling for urgent and greater efforts to reduce air pollution and protect children’s health. Islamabad, (TW) –“As smog continues to persist in Punjab province, I am extremely concerned about the well-being of young children who are forced to breathe polluted, toxic air. Over 11 million children under 5...
Islamabad, (TW) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan jointly inaugurated newly constructed model police stations in the merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Orakzai. This marked the successful completion of a project funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP in partnership...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice November 11, 2024 “Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love.” George Bernard Shaw Amnesty International issued a report November 15, 2023, entitled, ‘NOBODY KNOWS WHAT’S HAPPENING IN KASHMIR.’ It is tragic that civilized nations have fallen from their...
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