Dawa Tashi Sherpa: Meet the Nepali man who is a symbol of triumph and survival on Everest’s deadly slopes

In the heart of Nepal’s Everest region, at 2,300 meters above sea level, lies Sibuje, a remote Sherpa village untouched

Children and Youth Dialogue: An opportunity to reimagine role of youth in policy making

Amid strong criticisms against a political system incapable of effectively tackling the most daunting problems faced by Nepal, there is

Can children help solve world’s pressing problems?

The world is facing several daunting challenges. Can children and youths come to rescue us?  Setting aside the so-called trade

Risk communication for reducing disaster impacts

The past year has been a stark reminder of Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction

Taxes, loans, and little return: Is Nepal’s federal government too big?

Suppose you’ve taken a loan. You could either use this money to pay your rent, buy your groceries, go on

79th United Nations General Assembly to begin from Sept 10

New York: The 79th United Nations General Assembly will begin in New York from Tuesday.

The UNGA is taking place this year from 10-30th September under the theme ‘Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations’.

Although the General Assembly starts tomorrow, the high-level general discussion will be held from September 24. According to the UNGA agenda, the debate will be held until September 28 and conclude on September 30.

As per agenda shared, the head of the Nepali delegation, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, will address the General Assembly on September 26.

Heads of state and government of the world will participate in the General Assembly in various stages of discussion focusing on the complex situation of the war that has emerged globally and its impact on the world, post-COVID inflation and poverty, climate change, and the sustainable development goals.

According to the New York-based Nepali Mission, Nepal will also give high priority to participation in high-level political forums and discussions with its development partners in the sideline meetings.

Nepal has also given high priority to work according to its commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. As a result, Nepal will inform the global community about its achievements in the SDGs so far in the ‘Summit of the Future 2024’, which is taking place in New York from September 22 to 23.