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The ILO chief said in warning words, “If we are not careful, artificial intelligence will further increase the gap between men and women.”

International Labor Organization (Ilo) Director General of Gilbert F Hongbo in Delhi Un in India In a conversation with, he said that there is more danger to women and dominated by automation.

He said, “Most clerical activities have a plurality of women. Especially the possibility of these activities to be automated.”

“If we do not take care, artificial intelligence will increase the gap between men and women.

A video based on conversation with Gilbert F Hongbo …

Gilbert F Hongbo, during his visit, met with India’s Labor Minister Mansukh Mandavia and stressed the importance of social dialogue and counseling between the government, employers and labor organizations during his speech on social justice held in New Delhi.

He said that this type of participation is necessary in shaping policies promoting economic and social stability.

The Director General of ILO appreciated the increase in social security coverage in India. According to ILO’s latest World Social Security Report 2024-26, almost half of the country’s population, ie 48.8%, is now taking advantage of one type of coverage, which shows an increase in the previous figure of 24.4%.

Highlighting his living Wage initiative, the ILO chief said that millions of salaried worldwide are still living in poverty due to insufficient salary.

He said that this initiative has the ability to benefit millions of workers who get low salary and strengthen economic tolerance. He urged India to join this initiative.

The ILO chief visited the global capacity center at Gurugram and said that emerging technology and digital trends are shaping the employment market and India’s young working population can avail it immensely.

He also met the United Nations country team in India to discuss the ways of strengthening labor market policies, expanding social security and promoting responsible business practices.

Addressing the journalists at the New York Headquarters on Wednesday, the top UN official said that these reforms are not only about internal processes, but are also targeted to improve concrete in the fields of peace, development and human assistance.

In these efforts, it will be ensured that the public fund is used wisely and transparent.

“These efforts are not in itself. They focus on serving those people whose lives depend on us. They are about the hard -working taxpayers around the world who take economic responsibility for our every task. “

The United Nations will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its establishment this year. The target is to prepare the UN mechanisms, priorities and campaigns in accordance with the 21st century through other efforts, including the consent letter and UN 2.0 for the future. UN 80 The initiative called will carry forward these efforts.

Ambitious reform

UN general secretary Has led a comprehensive improvement agenda with the intention of simplifying the processes in the year 2017, strengthening the decision-making process, strengthening the decision-making process, strengthening transparency and giving priority to data and digital capacity.

Through this, efforts are being made to make the functioning of the United Nations more efficient and economical than ever.

He said that it is very important that a complex and important organizational system like the United Nations, passing themselves through a strict and regular review process, so that the ability to fulfill your responsibility can be tested efficiently.

According to him, this year the 80th anniversary of the United Nations is an important moment to expand all our efforts, to understand the importance of working with faster and ambition.

Not just the statistics

Under the UN80 initiative, a task fork led by Under General Secretary Cow Rider has been formed, which will present its proposals in three important areas.

These are to identify efficiency and improvement measures, review the process of implementing the mandate from member countries, and strategic reviews to make structure changes and programs to conform to them.

General Secretary Guteresh said that these efforts are more than only technical matters.

“The budget balance sheet in the United Nations is not limited to only numbers. They are a question of life and death for millions of people around the world. “

Cash crisis

According to General Secretary Guterresh, the United Nations is a unique forum to carry out peace and security collectively, sustainable development and human rights. However, the organization is currently facing financial difficulties.

Resources are shrinking on every front and this has been happening for a long time. The United Nations “has faced a cash crisis in the last seven years, as not all member countries fully contribute and many countries do not pay in time.

As of March 11, 2025, only 75 out of 193 of the United Nations have fully paid their contribution to the organization’s annual budget of $ 3.72 billion. The UN Mahasabha approved this budget in the month of December last year.

At the same time, till December 31 in 2024, 152 countries fully contributed their share, while in 2023 this number was 142.

Through regular budget, other important programs including political matters, international justice and law, regional cooperation for development, human rights and humanitarian matters are conducted. However, there is a separate system for UN peacekeeping campaign.

Decision of member countries

The UN chief vowed to regularly consult with all member countries under the leadership of the General Assembly Speaker, which would discuss the progress towards improvement, assess progress and discuss concrete proposals.

“My aim is to take forward the steps in the areas with my administrative rights as soon as possible, and the decisions will be urged to consider the member countries.”

He stressed that there are huge requirements and the goal is clear: a strong and more effective United Nations, which realizes people’s expectations and conforms to the 21st century.

United Nations Drugs and Crime Prevention Office (UnodcAccording to), last year, one kilogram of opium was worth $ 750, which was 75 dollars only three years ago. Due to this, opium vendors were compensated for total production and damage in opium fields.

The UN agency, while giving special emphasis, said that after the ban on opium in Afghanistan, its smuggling has decreased due to decrease in production. “Since 2021, heroin and opium seizure has decreased by about 50 percent.”

Opium is a naturally found primary active substance that is used in the production of heroin. It is a more powerful, synthetic drug. The three main global sources of illegal opium are Afghanistan, Colombia and Myanmar.

UNODC said that due to high prices, “still huge profits are being made, the main benefits of which are getting to high-level traders and exporters in organized crime groups.”

Decreasing store

The United Nations Agency estimates that at the end of 2022, the total reserves of opium were 13 thousand 200 tonnes, which is sufficient to meet the demand for opium in Afghanistan by 2027.

UNODC Executive Director Ghada Volley said, “There is a boom in the price of opium and adequate store means that drug trafficking in Afghanistan remains a highly profitable illegal trade.”

He said, “Profit is being transported to international organized crime groups, which is destabilizing Afghanistan, region and beyond.

Prior to the fall in opium cultivation, Afghanistan’s reserves were believed to be between $ 4.6 billion to $ 5.9 billion, which was about 23 to 29 percent of the country’s economy in 2023.

The UNODC said that this would have helped some common Afghan people, since the return of the Taleban, to face serious economic problems faced by the country.

Farmers struggle

Nevertheless, in 2022, 60 percent of opium reserves are likely to be in the hands of big traders and exporters and only 30 percent of farmers are likely to have “small to minor” reserves.

According to UNODC, “Most farmers who used to cultivate opium earlier are now facing serious financial difficulty.”

According to the UN agency, there is an immediate requirement of permanent economic options, especially in view of today’s high opium values ​​to opium farmers in the country to return to its cultivation.

The agency has also warned that the continuous deficiency of opium can attract buyers and vendors, which are probably more harmful than heroin. For example, Fentanell or other synthetic drugs.

The ‘Beijing +30 Action Agenda’ has presented other ambitious goals, including reaping the digital revolution and increasing the role of women in the decision-making process.

The scheme forwards the promises made in the ‘Beijing Declaration and Action Platform’ passed in the year 1995, which focused on realizing gender equality and strengthening women’s rights.

UN institution for women empowerment (Un women) The main boundary of the boundary of the boundary said that today we are taking stock of the situation for women and girls. Some progress has been recorded, but this is not enough.

“Women still face targeted violence, the ill effects of climate change have to bear the brunt and they are often marginalized in decision-making.”

“This is the moment of growing firmly forward. We will not step back. Now, we have to convert resolutions into results. “

The following goals have been prepared for all women and girls in Beijing +30 Action Agenda: Digital revolution, freedom from poverty, zeal violence, full and equal decision-determination power, peace and security matters and equal voice in climate justice.

High level UN officials have introduced their new action agenda at a time when the 69th session of the Commission (CSW) on the status of women is being held in New York from 10-21 March. It is the world’s largest event centered on the issue of women.

The Beijing +30 action agenda will try to keep pace with national priorities, and by 2030 it is also targeted to achieve 17 sustainable development goals.

‘One important twist’

UN Deputy General Secretary Aamina Mohammad said in his video message that women and girls are struggling with unimaginable challenges and hence 2025, is a call for an action.

Armed conflicts are burning in many parts of the world and every day the life of women is being affected by violence.

There is only five years left to achieve sustainable development goals, and therefore it is an important turn in realizing our aspirations to achieve gender equality.

He reiterated that the United Nations is committed to raise fearless steps. “Let’s use this opportunity. Come, let us convert our resolutions into permanent impact. “

There are teenage girls and young women in the foundation of this agenda. Also, emphasis has been laid on funding for gender equality and data from sexual perspective.

The UN Wyman chief said that “Together together, we have to choose the action instead of disinterest. We have to re -light the spirit of the Beijing manifesto. “

During this program, six important action areas have been discussed with government representatives, experts and UN officials, which focused on existing progress and challenges.

Seema Bowus said this at the UN headquarters on Wednesday, on the subject of digital and financial inclusion for women’s strength, in a ministerial conference which was organized Un women And the Government of India did it.

Seema Baz said that India’s leadership in developing Unified Payments Interface (UPI) proves that when the inclusion of innovation is in the roots, is it not possible.

He said that the private sector should promote financial freedom of women. This can be made through solutions such as intelligent investment, digital finance and catalyst financing.

Seema Bazi said, “We have seen the power of digital financial inclusion through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). Digital payment system has increased women’s employment and autonomy.

Change of change

Giving some examples, he said that in Jordan, UN Women’s cooperation with Nokia is helping women in digital and financial literacy, so that they can be able to understand new economic realities.

“Women in Gaza are facing unimaginable difficulty, there we are sure that cash is the most needed, which is most needed, which helps women to maintain their families, maintain respect and rebuild in case of crisis.

He said, “These are not just projects. They are going to secure life. These are the people of change. They show us the possibilities of choosing inclusion instead of boycott. To take action instead of inactivity and ambition instead of hesitation. We cannot take half-incomplete measures. “

Therefore, this year’s finance will be a decisive moment for the development conference, the moment of re -rebelling of global financial systems. So that they work for women, not against them. We should ensure that women’s economic empowerment is at the center of discussion on improving international financial structure.

No obstacle can come in the way

Addressing this seminar, the Minister of Women and Child Development of India, Annaphardevi said that history is witness, whenever women have got opportunities and resources, they have achieved success by crossing every obstacle.

This has been possible due to the efforts of the Government of India and the society. It also shows that no obstacle can stop them. Just need to provide them opportunities, create better places and change the mindset. In today’s technically advanced world, women are moving forward in stem regions, sports, innovation and research areas.

The Indian Minister said that Indian women scientists associated with the country’s mission Mangal vehicle have performed well, including the manufacture and testing of scientific equipment in the space center. Not only as team members, but by leading … The Government of India has recognized the immense power of women power. India is moving forward with the development of women.

Annapurdevi said that let us create a world where women actively participate in the concept to design, implementation and monitoring. It is important to promote digital inclusion of women. Also, the protection of data and protecting the privacy will also have to be ensured.

…Ongoing…

On violence against children UN general secretary Special Representative Dr. Najat Malla Majid has released his new report in this subject on Wednesday.

He said that the gangs who carry out the smuggling of children are taking advantage of the progress made in the field of technology and the compulsion of the people living in emergency.

According to him, children, mainly for girls, are decent conditions for girls. Poverty, food insecurity, humanitarian crisis, violent conflict lead to displacement of population, which is a major reason for illegal smuggling.

Doctor Malla Mazid told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that only crime is proved in less cases for smuggling children and take advantage of the spirit of punishment.

Due to corruption, alleged stigma, fear and lack of protection, it becomes difficult for children to make them aware of such matters and get justice.

He said that as a result, children’s smuggling is low price, low -risk activity and this crime has great profits, which raise billions of dollars every year.

Doctor Malla Mazid warned that smuggling networks are increasing in anxious manner and they are getting more organized than ever.

Leaders of criminal groups are using artificial intelligence to reduce their expenses and reduce the risk of knowing about them.

A senior UN official said that demand for children exploiting children is increasing, from sexual violence to domestic slavery, child marriage, recruitment in armed groups, forcibly begging and criminal activities are being carried out.

In a violent confrontation, the UN’s Special Representative Virginia Gamba told the Human Rights Council that one in every six children worldwide is living in an area suffering from violent confrontation.

He urged all member countries to prepare such policies, which children are saved from damage so that they can flourish in a peaceful environment.

Drains, gray water (dirty water) started to remain full. Water started accumulating in every way and public places. To solve this problem, the women of the village started unitedly on the initiative of ‘United Nations Project Services Office’ – UNOPS.

Reena Ahirwar, who commanded this campaign, who not only inspired women, drinking water to save, but also played an important role in freeing the roads and streets of the village from waterlogging.

With the help of UNOPS, two leach pit were built in the village, which helped in gray water management. Seeing its success, Reena, along with the panchayat, raised the demand for soak pit and leach pit in the entire village and held meetings to make people aware and carried forward the campaign through public participation.

The result of these efforts was that the panchayat made 13 soak pits in the village, which could make a permanent solution to the problem of waterlogging. Now the paths and public places through the village of Imilia are completely free from waterlogging.

This campaign of Reena Ahirwar has now become an example for the surrounding villages.

United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner Volcar Turk noted that the campaign of rights of persons with disabilities emphasized that without their participation, no decisions related to their lives should be taken.

However, at present, the international community, the basic element of the universal manifesto for human rights, is failing to keep the handicapped for the handicapped, which states that all humans are born equal.

The UN Human Rights High Commissioner said that persons with disabilities are discriminated against in all areas and are rejected. Their value is underestimated, targeted and ignored, especially women and girls.

He said that the use of technology should promote inclusion, but this has deepened inequalities. In online communities, intimidation and darling means that no place is safe. People with disabilities are held responsible for the evils prevailing in the society.

Problems of handicapped

Disability Rights activist Nikki Lily reiterated the warning of the Human Rights High Commissioner for Internet, saying that incidents of intimidation and online hatred have increased on online mediums. However, these platforms can also prove to be a lifeline for persons with disabilities.

20 -year -old Nikki Lily has an online presence from the age of eight. At the age of six, he came to know about the unusual state of his arteries and veins, affecting his face. Due to this, there can be many other problems including seizures, weakening eyes, headache, trouble in speaking.

She says that she got an opportunity to connect with new people with the presence on the online platform, often she used to forget her reality while lying on the bed in the hospital.

Nikki Lily told about her campaign on social media, which focuses on helping people living in rare and complex health state.

He urged social media companies that in the development of technology, persons with disabilities would have to be taken along, and to test the online material, the filter system will have to be faster.

Nikki Lily told the Human Rights Council of 47 members that this problem is not only with the social media platform but also before the institutions.

New technology challenges

The state -of -the -art technology, which identifies the face, has been seen as a major progress, but Nikki Lily said that this technology is not effective for their community.

People who have to remain in the face of face changes every day have not been taken care of in this software.

Because of this, they have to face obstructions in using the banking app, applying for employment or acquiring identity related documents, since the facial identifying technology is not able to identify their face.

In view of this, Nikki Lily welcomed the UN treaties on the rights of persons with disabilities and appealed to the members of the council to invest in such a accessible digital system, in which there is equal behavior with all the people, the accountability of the platform is fixed and the inclusive policies should be adopted.

Strength on inclusion

UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volcar Turk said that some auxiliary technology is prepared by men, for men and women are ignored.

The head of the World Federation for the deaf-nation, Sanja Turkze said that one in every 10 person living in a state of disability is accessible to technology at a sufficient level.

Such technologies are not only simple tools, but can also ensure complete participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

He drew attention that a world in which complete participation of disabled persons has been ensured, is not only a dream, but it is the common responsibility of all of us, and we have to take it together to convert it into reality.

He condemned Ukraine at a full level of invasion and war on Ukraine during a meeting of the Security Council on Tuesday. Also, emphasized the need to provide human assistance to the needy Palestinian population in Gaza Patti.

High representative Kaya Kalas said that the European Association is a strong partner of the United Nations. Multilateral cooperation is the only way to deal with collective challenges and to protect international peace and security.

“The world is facing unprecedented pressure … Our Bhuristic reference is changing, but you can trust the European Union as the most trusted, reliable and predictable of the United Nations.”

‘Unlawful war of aggression’

Kaya Kalas condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and caused him an illegal war of aggression, whose aim was to ruin another UN member country.

According to him, with the return of Russian military forces and the bombing on Ukraine, this war can be immediately ended.

High representative Kalas warned that the results of this war reach far from Ukraine, there is disruption in global food and energy markets, and other countries including Korea Democratic Public Republic and Iran are also getting entangled.

“Therefore, we have to focus our efforts in Ukraine on achieving a justified and permanent peace as soon as possible.”

Kaya Kalas, a high representative of the European Association for foreign affairs, addressed the Security Council.

Assistance effort in Gaza

High representative Kalas, referring to the crisis in Gaza Strip, assured that the European Union is committed to providing life saving assistance to the common citizens trapped in violent conflicts.

“The ceasefire is in force in Gaza, but the delicate situation remains.” If there is any disruption in the support supply, then there will be a bad effect on the serious situation already.

The high representative stressed that it is mandatory that humanitarian aid should not be politicized nor any conditions should be imposed. All the obstacles coming in the path of transporting humanitarian aid will have to be removed.

He expressed the support of the European Union for two-nation solutions and described it as the only option for sustainable peace and security in the Middle East region.

Trusted partner in unstable world

Kaya Kalas said that the European Union, along with the United Nations, is constantly trying to maintain multilateralism, human rights and international law system.

He stressed that it is important to maintain the financial stability of the UN. About one-third of the funds for United Nations agencies, funds and programs are contributed by EU member countries.

The high representative said that there are three major threats for global peace and security: terrorism, deliberately spreading wrong information, and attacks on gender equality.

Expressing the resolve of the European Union in the fight against terrorism, he said that the campaign to tamper with information and deliberately spread misleading information on online mediums is being strengthened.

According to Kaya Kalas, there are important relations in women’s rights and democratic tolerance, but efforts are being made to hurt the progress made towards women empowerment.