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UN not been able to move needle on Security Council reforms: India

India stated the UN Security Council's eighty-year-old structure is ill-equipped for current global challenges. The council's inability to intervene in conflicts has eroded public perception of the UN. India advocates for reforming global institutions to reflect contemporary realities and needs. The international financial architecture must also evolve to serve developing…

The Economic Times

India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reforms

India highlighted the importance of the UN's development pillar. National ownership must be central to global development efforts. Discussions focused on strengthening support for countries' development priorities. Transparency and accountability are needed for the UN Resident Coordinator system. India also honored peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives.

The Economic Times

US Under Trump Stands Alone Against UN Women's Rights Resolution As Vote Passes 37–1 To Cheers

The US was the only nation to vote against a landmark gender-equality document at the UN's women's rights body, leading to a standing ovation from 37 nations.

International Business Times UK

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Full list as Trump announces shock move that will see US leave 66 key international organizations

They include a crucial climate treaty and a UN body promoting gender equality and women's empowerment

The Independent UK

India’s Jagjit Pavadia re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board

India secures key positions at the United Nations, including re-election to the International Narcotics Control Board.

The Hindu

India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board

India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board at elections held in New York. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Hundreds attend funeral for pro-Putin blogger killed in cafe blast

Vladlen Tatarsky’s funeral held in Moscow

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Russia loses election to three UN bodies over Ukraine

Russia has lost elections to three United Nations bodies, a sign that opposition to its invasion of Ukraine over a year ago remains strong

The Independent UK

Iran ousted from UN commission backing women over human rights violations

The UN Economic and Social Council voted Wednesday to immediately oust Iran from the UN’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality because of its systematic violation of the rights of women and girls, a decision the United States hailed as “historic” and Iran claimed was based on “fabricated allegations.”

France 24

UN council ousts Iran from UN commission backing women

The U.N. Economic and Social Council has voted to immediately oust Iran from the U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality

The Independent UK

Iran Likely to be Ousted from UN Women's Body

Iran appears set to be ousted from a UN women's body on Wednesday for policies contrary to the rights of women and girls, but several countries are expected to abstain from the vote requested by the United States, diplomats said. The 54-member UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will vote…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran ousted from U.N. women's group after U.S. campaign

Iran was ousted from a United Nations women's group on Wednesday for policies contrary to the rights of women and girls, a move proposed by the United States after Tehran's crackdown on protests over the death of a young woman in custody.

Reuters

UN to Vote on Iran's Future on Women's Rights Body in December

Diplomats said on Monday that the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) would vote on December 14 on a US draft resolution to oust Iran from the UN's Commission on the Status of women. Washington presses to punish Tehran for its denial of women's rights and brutal suppression of protests.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama among leaders calling for Iran's removal from powerful UN group

Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, and other women leaders are calling for Iran's removal from the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which gives it influence over policymaking for women globally.

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India, six others vote against resolution to grant UN accreditation to six rights groups

At the meeting of the 54-member Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations recommended 203 groups for special consultative status.

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