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US slashing funds for population control will have 'devastating effect' on women's health: Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced "deep regret" at the US' decision to cut financial support for the United Nations Population Fund, saying the move could have "devastating effects" on the health of vulnerable women and girls around the world.

50,000 pregnant women likely affected by Nepal earthquake: UN

Some 50,000 pregnant women were likely affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal, a UN agency said.

India pledges over $9 million to UN development activities in 2015

India has pledged over USD 9 million towards various UN development activities in 2015, including significant contributions to the UN development programme and to the agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees.

Did you know: 6 out of 10 indian men violent against wives or partners

Six out of 10 Indian men admit to having perpetrated violence against their wives or partners, with men who experienced discrimination as children or faced financial stresses more likely to be abusive, said a study released on Monday.

Fail: Rajnath follows Modi's Hindi speech example, forgets translator

Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at an event attended by UNICEF and UNFPA's foreign representatives. There was neither a translation nor a printed speech in English.

Why 1 in 4 Asian men rape: They think sex is their right

The UN Population Fund, UN Women and United Nations Volunteers was conducted asked men about their use and experiences of violence. Nearly half the men reported using physical and/or sexual violence

UN agencies urge govt to end child marriages in India

The heads of UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women and UN Information Centre Thursday wrote to Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on the issue.