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On Friday, clashes erupted between the military forces of the caretaker administration and the loyal soldiers of former President Bashar al -Assad in Syria.

According to eyewitnesses, most of the deaths have occurred in coastal provinces, Latakia and Tartus in the areas of the apart from the community, which are traditionally seen as the stronghold of the supporters of the former Assad rule.

The Assad family belongs to the same addition to the community, which is a branch of Shia Islam. In addition to the total population of Syria, the community is about 10 percent.

UN spokesperson Stephan Dujariq, while informing journalists at New York Headquarters on Monday, said that General Secretary Antonio Guteresh is worried about violence erupted in the coastal areas of Syria.

In these incidents, there are reports of killings of people without hearing and abolition of the entire families. UN agency for Palestinian refugees in violence (UNRWA) An employee has also died.

The UN chief has urged all parties to protect common citizens, to stop inflammatory rhetoric and action. Syria has been scorching for the last 14 years in the heat of civil war and five decades of dictatorial rule.

In the last days of November last year, rebel fighters in Syria began to take Syrian cities one after the other, and eventually established their control over Damascus. Since then, representatives of the faction called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are now in the role of acting administration.

Concern on rising stress

It is reported that in recent times, supporters of the former government and other armed persons in Syria had carried out a series of attacks, after which there are reports of killing women, children and injured fighters in retaliation.

The current caretaker administration’s security forces and unknown gunmen have been reported to be killed without hearing on the basis of the community.

A spokesperson of the UN chief said that the increasing stress among various communities in Syria is a matter of great concern. “Bloodshed in Syria will have to be stopped immediately,” and the accountability of the culprits of violent incidents will have to be fixed. “It is important to remove the concerns of communities in Syria.”

The current caretaker administration in the country has constituted a committee to investigate the violence, and another committee has been established for civil peace.

The general secretary said that it is important to ensure the inclusive and transparent transitional justice process in Syria and the mutual reconciliation process is also important for sustainable peace.

Children in casualties also

For the Middle East, UNICEF Regional Director Aduard Beigbedr said that at least 13 children are reported to have died, who also have a six -month -old baby.

The caretaker administration has informed about the casualties of a large number of common citizens, looting, collective displacement and ending their action on Monday.

The infrastructure including power supply system, hospital, ambulance has also been damaged in violence.

A senior UNICEF official said in his statement that due to violent confrontation, ordinary citizens have suffered casualties, thousands of dislocation, and civil establishments have been damaged.

Defense of child rights

Eduard Beigbeder urged all parties that mutual reconciliation would be given priority and political changes would have to be carried forward in a peaceful manner. In this process, it has to be ensured that all the children of Syria can flourish and are successful in realizing their full possibilities.

“The children of Syria have suffered a lot. They have the right to live in peace and expect a better future. ”

Earlier, UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volkar Turk also expressed deep disappointment over violent incidents in Syria in his statement.

He warned that these events, online mediums and general life are constantly bouncing in hated messages and speeches. In view of this, Syria requires a wide -scale transitional judicial process, which will have to be included under the leadership of Syrian citizens. On the foundation of truth, justice and accountability.

On Sunday, the situation has become worse after Israel’s decision to cut the power supply of the Gaza Strip to increase the pressure on Hamas on the issue of the release of the bandits. Due to the cutting of power supply, the water purification campaign has been disrupted.

Rosalia Bolein, an officer of UNICEF in Gaza, said that in November 2024, 60 thousand people who had access to drinking water have been denied water supply again.

He said, “It is really very important to restore this water supply for thousands of families and children.”

United Nations agencies estimate that 18 lakh people need immediate water, hygiene and hygiene assistance. Half of them are of children.

United Nations Assistance Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philipse Lazarini said in Geneva on Monday that at the moment “the situation has become the same as, as it was built in October 2023.”

Dislocation in the west coast

Philippe Lazarini attracted attention to the growing crisis in Israel’s western coast, where Israel’s military operations, such a large number of Palestinian people have been displaced, which is the highest since 1967.

About 40 thousand people have been forced to escape from their homes, including many refugees. And due to the intensive military activities of Israel, the entire community and settlements have become empty.

Mahayukta Philippe Lazarini has condemned the operation of this agency – UNRWA systematically in the west coast and eastern Yuochelum after Israel was banned by Israel.

In this context, he pointed to “the municipality by the municipality to vacate its campus and to stop services”, including cases of depriving or expelting of international employees of entry.

Philippe Lazari warned that Israeli efforts to weaken the agency through suspension of the availability of funds, through the propaganda of legislation and false information create a serious threat to regional stability.

Call for uninterrupted access

In the Qabise Palestinian region, Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator Muhannad Hadi has called for “immediately” to resume the Gaza entry of life -saving assistance, as the progress achieved during the ceasefire will affect the progress made during the ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Philippe Lazarini emphasized the importance of a political structure to prevent the crisis from growing.

He referred to all the ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the league proposals of Saudi Arabia, European Union and Arab countries, implementing a two-country solution and transferring human services to the Palestinian-led institutions.

He said while paying attention, “If there is political will power, human help supply can be uninterrupted and smooth.”

Money availability crisis

As the crisis is exposed, in such a situation, UNRWA is also struggling with serious financial obstacles. The finance crisis of the agency has increased even more due to postponement of its money donation by major donors.

Philippe Lazarini urged the member countries to continue the operation of UNRWA until a clear political solution is found out.

He warned that premature cuts in support of this agency would intensify the demand for return or rehabilitation of Palestinians.

He said, “The rights of Palestinian refugees are also different from the existence of this agency.”

He stressed that without any viable option, ending the mandate of UNRWA, the suffering of the common people will increase further.

India’s famous women’s rights advocate, educationist, social reformer and writer in memory of Dr. Hansa Mehta, on Friday, March 7, in collaboration with Indian Mission, Memory lecture Has been organized. Doctor Hansa Mehta Smriti Dialogue had a 2025 theme – “Global South and Women Leadership: Hansa Mehta Framework for Inclusive Justice”.

The 69th session of the UN Commission on the status of women is being held in New York till 10-21 March, which focuses on promoting women’s rights, examining the reality of their current life around the world and shaping global standards on gender equality and empowerment.

Last year, 4,800 participants of civil society including 100 world leaders attended the 68th session of the UN Commission.

Along with reviewing the results of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly in this year’s session, the Beijing manifesto and action platform will be discussed, which was passed in 1995.

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A better future for the universal

Laureta Jeff Comomb, who reached New York from Canada, gave an important stop in the history of ‘Beijing Manifesto’, which paved the way for recognizing the rights of tribal women and girls.

He told the representatives in the Mahasabha Sadar that “often, tribal women are left out of the decision -making process, affecting our future.”

“We need tribal women at all levels … We need to show our youth that our voice matters. When we pick up tribal women, we can shape a better future for all. ”

‘We are not afraid of opposition’

UN institution for women empowerment (Un women) Seema Bowus, Executive Director of the Executive Director, cautioned that women were bounced in matters inspired by malice, at a time when women are suffering the brunt of many crises and violent conflicts.

He said that progress has been recorded in furthering the rights of women, but its speed is slow and it needs to be taken further.

The UN agency chief called for action for major changes. He said that digital cracks will have to be filled, investing at the end of poverty and the laws will have to be strengthened to break the cycle of violence against women and girls.

He called upon the women to take women in the process of making important decisions and in peaceful roles. “We [अधिकारों] But they are not afraid of increasing opposition. We will not back down. “

‘Poison of patriarchy’

United Nations top officer Anantonio Guterresh expressed anger that the poison of patriarchy is seen while the rights of women are being siege.

He said that the strength of the people responsible for women’s malice is increasing and women are said to be unrestrained on online mediums.

According to the UN chief, its drug is, strong action, for which investment in education, facing violence against women and girls, support for women’s organizations and human rights activists, encouragement for women leadership in technology sector and guarantee of their full participation is important.

General Secretary Guterresh alerted that it is a risky time for women rights, and therefore will have to be lambasi around the Beijing manifesto and to stand firmly to realize the rights, equality and empowerment promises for every girl and woman.

Very important stop

During the 69th session of the Commission on the status of women, women and leaders from all over the world are engaged in New York. After the inauguration meeting, many programs and discussions will be organized on the UN campus, online mediums for the next several days.

The President of the UN Mahasabha, Philmon Yang, mentioned the progress made so far in the direction of women’s rights, but warned towards future challenges.

He said that 30 years have passed since the Beijing manifesto passed and now a large number of women have been elected, but there are still arrangements in the way of gender equality.

According to the Mahasabha chief, the kind of political steps and resources needed to deal with the existing challenges is not enough.

It will take 137 years to get all women out of poverty at the current speed and it may take 68 years to end child marriage.

Philmon Yang urged the international community that three decades ago, the promises made in Beijing would have to be realized and shaped a world in which shared targets and equality should be achieved for all women and girls.

Crores of devotees from different places around the world including India have taken a holy bath in the Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. In January and February, this fair lasted for 6 weeks, in India Who To prevent polio disease from spreading, it has helped in strengthening polio monitoring with the government. India is a polio -free country, but since the devotees come from many places, there were also fears of infection spreading. (Video)

Otunbayeva, head of the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan, said that the location is shrinking for talks with the Taleban.

According to him, the governments of some countries have raised the question that by communicating with the Taleban, there is a possibility of strengthening the freshness of the fundamentalists.

At the same time, Afghanistan is struggling with budget difficulties, due to changes in global priorities and reconsideration of assistance, there is a risk of sinking and isolating in the trough of deep poverty on the country.

“This result can be avoided, but only if all the stakeholders understand this risk and try to avoid it, especially facts (De Facto) Administration.”

The Special Representative said that if it would be very helpful to find a clear sign from the Taleban administration that they are committed to the re -integration of Afghanistan with the international community.

According to him, this is a moment to adopt reality.

Help money cut

Afghanistan is currently going through a serious humanitarian crisis, where 2 crore 30 lakh people, that is, about half of the country’s population needs international assistance and protection.

However, due to the amount of money, 200 health centers have been forced to close, which has affected 20 lakh people. Also, the level of malnutrition services has also decreased.

In the year 2024, Afghanistan’s economy proceeded at a speed of 2.7 percent, a major reason for which investment was made at the regional level in the infrastructure.

The UN Mission Head said that this slight economic growth cannot reduce the impact of a sharp decline in foreign aid. “Life and livelihoods will end and development progress will be shocked …”

Challenge in connecting international community

The mission chief said that the methods of Taleban for international obligations are a barrier to re-integrate Afghanistan in the global community.

He said that the Taleban has participated in some technical discussions and issues like dealing with drugs and developing private sectors. However, there has been no special progress on other large subjects, such as human rights.

According to Rosa Otunbayeva, the Afghan administration has treated its international obligations. Some obligations have been rejected by saying that they are allegedly a violation of the country’s sovereignty or their traditions.

He has warned that these international obligations not only affect the possibilities of the progress of the country, but it is also connected with the welfare of the entire population of Afghanistan.

Micro situation for women’s rights

There are particularly worrying conditions for women and girls in the country, where serious people have been imposed on their rights and freedom.

According to the mission head, there is a ban on the departure of women students in medical institutions. It was in select areas where it was possible for women to get professional education.

However, there is a possibility of deep impact on motherhood and health-welfare of newborns from these people.

Rosa Otunbayeva said that the roads are still present for contact and interaction with the Taleban. Negotiations on the development of private sector and prevention of drugs have also found a framework to increase mutual confidence. But broadly progress is dependent on the political will of every aspect.

In the last days of November last year, rebel fighters in Syria began to take Syrian cities one after the other, and eventually established their control over Damascus. Former President Bashar al -Assad was forced to leave the country. Since then, representatives of the faction called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are now in the role of acting administration.

It is reported that in recent times, supporters of the former government and other armed persons in Syria had carried out a series of attacks, after which there are reports of killing women, children and injured fighters in retaliation.

The current caretaker administration’s security forces and unknown gunmen have been reported to be killed without hearing on the basis of the community. Supporting elements of the former Syrian government have also allegedly carried out such incidents.

The head of human rights cases has expressed deep disappointment on these incidents in his statement on Sunday.

Human Rights High Commissioner Turk has pointed out that the acting administration had expressed the intention of respecting the law, and under this, immediate steps would have to be taken to protect the Syrian citizens.

He urged to take all necessary measures to prevent human rights violations and misconduct and said that the accountability of the culprits would have to be ensured.

The High Commissioner Office has urged to conduct a fair investigation in a transparent manner immediately, according to the international standards of all cases of murder and human rights abuses. He said that groups that terrorize common citizens will have to be brought into the dock of justice.

Volkar Turk alerted that these incidents, online mediums and general life are constantly bouncing in the messages and speeches. In view of this, Syria requires a wide -scale transitional judicial process, which will have to be included under the leadership of Syrian citizens. On the foundation of truth, justice and accountability.

Russian military forces invaded a full level in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, after which thousands of people have lost their lives, millions have been displaced and the country is facing humanitarian crisis.

Daniel Bull, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, said in his statement on Saturday that 21 common citizens were reported to be killed and 81 people were injured in these attacks on March 7.

Most of these casualties are in Ukraine -controlled area. The UN Mission is currently engaged in confirming the number of casualties.

A large number of people have been casualties in the Donitsk region of Ukraine. Here in Dobropilia Nagar, Russian forces carried out attacks on Friday evening with a variety of weapons, killing 11 people and 47 were injured. They also have seven children.

Humanitarian coordinator Mathiyas Shamale, in one of his messages on social media platforms, has expressed deep disappointment over the casualties of ordinary citizens including children in these attacks on social media platforms.

He said that the rescuers who had reached there to help the affected after the first attack were also targeted in later attacks. The UN top official has called for instantly to stop violence and suffering in Ukraine.

According to the local administration, at least eight five-floor buildings, an administrative building and a purchase center have suffered heavy damage in these attacks.

The UN Mission pointed out that the same number of citizens were killed in the attacks carried out on 8 January and 1 February this year.

It has been reported that in the last few months, there has been a fluctuations in the casualties statistics, but it is more than 2024.

Since 24 February 2022, more than 12 thousand Ukrainian citizens have died, of which 673 are children. This invasion in Europe, the biggest displacement crisis after the Second World War, was destroyed and the education system was destroyed.

Humanitarian support workers have also been attacked in violence, and a jump has been recorded in human rights violation cases. These include other violation cases including punishing the prisoners death and bad behavior with war prisoners without legal hearing.

UNOPS in India provides strategic and technical expertise for collective behavior change and capacity building.

UNOPS, for the Water-Life Mission of the Government of India, has developed training options for the capacity building and long-term operations and maintenance of Panchayat Raj Institutions.

Vinod Mishra, the country manager of UNOPS in India, says, “On this Women’s Day, we are celebrating the important role of women in furthering the water life mission. Most women have been managing water at the domestic level.

Therefore, it is important to strengthen women to ensure participation in decision making at the village level. The strength of women through leadership is not just a approach – it is an imperative to shape water stability and community tolerance. ”

Strengthening from water -testing training – Bharti

Bharti of village Bamera of Babina development block of Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh is a housewife of an ordinary family. There was a serious lack of water in Bundelkhand, especially in summer, the situation would become even more difficult.

Bharti says that earlier there were daily fights to get water in her village. When the water life mission came into force, people adopted it with great enthusiasm.

Bharti took special tests on the use of a field-testing kit for water quality testing and started regularly work for water. She is also making women skilled by going to other villages by teaching women’s technology techniques.

Now drinking water is reaching every house in Bamera village, and has got rid of the quarrels over water.

Due to reduced hours of water filling, this change has brought a big change in the lives of women, especially women. Now women are taking time out for themselves and are bringing changes in their own life by participating in the works of water life mission.

Water cleanliness guard – Reena Ahirwar

A total of 356 families live in village Imilia of Babina development block of Jhansi district. After the implementation of the water life mission, water started reaching every house from the tap. But with this, the problem of waterlogging in the village also became serious.

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

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.

Water test recognized Ramkumari

Ramkumari of Imilaya village in Babina block of Jhansi district was once an ordinary rural woman. There was no opportunity to get education, dreams also remained incomplete. But the water life mission changed the direction of his life.

Under this campaign, every house was trained to deliver clean and safe water and to protect against waterborne diseases, five women of the village were trained to check water. Rampyari was also part of this team.

However, it was not easy to fulfill this responsibility. Initially people used to laugh and taunt – “What will this do?”

But Ramkumari started doing his work with full hard work. After water testing, she updates her investigation report on the government portal, joining the panchayat meetings and keeps her suggestions on the quality of water. The special thing is that now not only the panchayat listens to their suggestions, but also implements them.

They get an amount of 20 rupees for every testing of water, due to which their income has also increased. But they have the real pride that due to their hard work, the diseases caused by water in the village are now ending. Now pure water is reaching every house.

Ramkumari says, “I got a new encouragement with UNOPS. Now people look at me with respect, call me by name. First where it was difficult to dream, now the same dreams are coming true.

New path from baby’s spirits

Bajna village, located in Bundelkhand area of ​​Jhansi district, is located about 21 km west of the district headquarters. This village is full of natural beauty. But here people used to be troubled by the water gap. The population of the village is settled in different hamlets and mazars spread within a radius of five kilometers. It has been a compulsion of the people to decide a long journey for water every day.

29 -year -old baby, resident of this village, has been a victim of foot disability since birth. When the water life mission started in the village, the baby also joined this campaign and he pledged to overcome the water problem.

In the year 2019, she vowed that she will not marry till water reaches every house in the entire village. She became part of the Water Investigation Committee and went to every locality of the village with full enthusiasm and went to every house to ensure that no family would be deprived of safe drinking water anywhere.

Baby, together with the team of UNOPS, explained to people from house to house to stop wastage of water and monitored the quality of water through water-testing. On getting bacteria in water, immediately conscious to the villagers, solutions were also suggested.

Baby says, “Due to lack of water, girls of our village were deprived of education. I want every daughter of the village to educate and fulfill their dreams.”

Resolve to deliver pure water to every house – Sheela Parihar

Women of Sijwaha village of Babina block of Jhansi district had been struggling with water scarcity for years. Water life mission came as a new hope for him in the year 2019.

Sheela Parihar took responsibility for the leadership of this campaign in the village. Sheela decided that now every street of the village, clean, safe and quality water will reach every house. He learned the technology of water testing with the help of UNOPS and started checking the water regularly every six months.

She not only examines the purity of water, but also explains to the people why clean water is necessary and how can a waterborne diseases be avoided.

Although it was a little difficult to convince people in the beginning, Sheela’s hard work paid off. Many women of the village joined them and on seeing it, it became a strong team. Now Sheela and their fellow women are working not only on the quality of water, but also on water conservation.

He, along with the panchayat, completed the work like repairing the ponds, rigorous so that the sources of water would become durable and there is no problem of water in the village in the future.

Sheila says, “Quality water is not only a need, but everyone’s right. When women come forward, the change becomes possible.”

And as the district advisor to UNOPS in Jhansi, Anujo Parmar says, “We selected some women – taught five women to check the hand pump of the village and upload it on the UP portal, which earned them income at ₹ 20 per test.” Now the government has instructed that even after every five houses, testing is to be done, so they are also earning money by uploading the results.

Rakam is small, but this is their own income. With this, she feels a different kind of pride. “

For refugee cases, the organization said on a survey basis that more than six lakh people can try to return home within the next six months.

UNHCR Spokesperson Cylon Schmid on Friday informing journalists in Geneva said that she met a mother, who is living with her children in the tent. Their old house has now turned into debris, and there is no provision of water, employment in the tent. The school located nearby is also two kilometers away.

This woman wants to return to the old house with her children, where she will stay there by applying her tent near the house, so that she can feel to stay near the house. He has requested assistance to resume his life.

There is a possibility of doubling the population in 23 districts of Syria, which is expected to cause additional pressure on basic services and structure.

According to the survey, 51 percent of the households have a desire to return to their original place, and around 93 % want to return home within the next three to 12 months.

In this survey conducted during February 26 to 23 February, more than 29 thousand persons were discussed in 4,800 households, who are living in 514 displaced centers in northwest Syria.

Till January, more than 34 lakh citizens displaced within the boundaries of the country are still in northwest Syria. People living in Idlib province have a strong desire to return home, where this intention of two out of every three households.

UN agencies support

The United Nations Refugee Agency, along with its partner organizations, is providing transportation, legal aid, other types of help for the needy and other types of help and blankets, gaddes and winter clothes have also been provided.

UNHCR spokesperson Cylon Schmidt said that this crisis started about 14 years ago. Syria is now standing at the crossroads and after years of violent confrontation, there is immediate support for reconstruction.

Due to the war, the country’s economy and infrastructure have been ruined and 90 percent of Syria’s population is dependent on humanitarian aid.

In view of this, the UN agency has urged the international community that Syrian citizens will have to take a pledge to provide support, people returning home will have to provide necessary assistance and soon the investment for re -rebellion is also necessary.

Total 70 lakh displaced

Meanwhile, the International Migration Organization (IOMA new report of) shows that since November 2024, more than seven and a half million displaced have returned to their original places. However, 70 lakh citizens are still displaced.

According to the UN agency’s assessment, one in every five displaced citizens in Syria are forced to live in tents or improvised shelters, where they have to struggle with severe conditions.

Of the people who have started returning to their homes, 28 percent have to live in damaged buildings or such houses where the work is not yet completed. The migration organization has warned that Syria is still a major humanitarian crisis, and the huge level requirements still exist.

In this background, the IOM is engaged in providing help to the Syrian public, and at the same time, the necessary data is being collected to strengthen the information related to the situation and ensure coordination in humanist efforts accordingly.