Categories: World

Afghanistan wins seat at UN Commission on Women

Afghanistan has won a seat at the UN Commission on Status of Women (CSW) for the first time. Adela Raz, Afghanistan’s Permanent Representative made the announcement.

"AFG winning with the highest votes in the competitive CSW election today, represents a victory for the process started 19 years ago when, along with our international partners, we committed to the empowerment of our women. This is of a critical importance during our Peace Talks to demonstrate the new Afghanistan," she said in a tweet on Tuesday.

India, Afghanistan and China were among the main contenders for the seat.

Even as India and Afghanistan won the ballot among the 54 members, China could not cross the halfway mark.

The CSW is instrumental in promoting women's rights, documenting the reality of women's lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women..

indianarrative

Recent Posts

Tibetan government in exile raises alarm over China’s systematic efforts to erase Tibetan language and culture

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government in exile, has released a statement on…

13 hours ago

“Go to hell”: Trump refuses to extend Christmas greetings to 37 “violent criminals” whose death sentences commuted by Biden

US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to extend Christmas greetings to 37 convicts whose death…

14 hours ago

RBI sets up 8-member committee to recommend framework for ethical AI in financial sector

Reserve Bank of India has set up an eight-member committee, comprising experts from diverse fields,…

14 hours ago

“Karima Baloch continues to be a symbol of resistance against Pakistan’s oppression”: Hakeem Baloch

By Mridul Bhatt A focal person of the Baloch National Movement's Foreign Committee, Hakeem Baloch,…

14 hours ago

India-Nepal joint military exercise SuryaKiran to begin on December 29

The 18th edition of Exercise SuryaKiran, a joint military exercise between India and Nepal, is…

15 hours ago

Dubai to host ‘ArabPlast’ on January 7

The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will host the 17th edition of the ArabPlast…

16 hours ago