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UN’s IFAD fight against hunger, poverty and exclusion

Kathmandu, Rome, 29 July 2021 – As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world pushing millions more people into hunger and poverty, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) increased its support for the most vulnerable and marginalized people, according to the IFAD Annual Report 2020 released today. With 203 ongoing projects and total […]

WORLD: The Future Implications of the Impact of Covid-19 on Communications in Social Movements

-A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission- Kathmandu, July 16: Covid-19 is a moment of beginning in terms of substantive cultural change in the poorer countries in Asia. Having closely observed the situation of societal reactions to Covid-19, which is one of the most challenging moments faced particularly in developing countries like the four […]

49 Nepalese students receive Erasmus+ scholarships to study in Europe

Kathmandu, 21 July: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal together with the Erasmus Mundus Association Nepal organized a Virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for the new scholarship recipients of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) batch 2021-2023 on 20 July. Altogether 49 Nepalese students have been awarded full scholarships for the period 2021-2023 and […]

Nepal: Rupa Sunar upheaval; EU office clarifies its structured stance

Kathmandu, July 2: The attention of the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal has been drawn towards a factually incorrect news item headlined ‘EU gives NPR 15 million to Rupa Sunar to incite ethnic tensions in Nepal.’ The EU Delegation to Nepal stands ready to provide further information on the EU’s activities and its […]

Nepal: Pakistani assistance of 43 million Rs. to fight Covid-19

Kathmandu June 29: The new government of Pakistan led by Imran Khan though inherited some three years ago an almost bankrupt regime but yet has offered a lucrative amount to the government and the people of Nepal in the name of fighting with the Covid-19 pandemic. Hard to believe but yet true.  Hope the money […]