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The statement "Global warming poses a threat to the world" is a declaration made by both:

• Antonio Guterres (the Secretary-General of the United  Nations)
• The United Nations (through various reports, initiatives, and agreements, such as the Paris Agreement)

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The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) is the foremost international body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally.

It is the focal point for human rights issues within the United Nations system.

The HRC:

• Promotes universal human rights
• Addresses human rights violations
• Provides a forum for dialogue and cooperation
• Strengthens human rights mechanisms

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2001: SCO was established, fostering regional cooperation.

2019: Efforts began to improve internet connectivity in the Shimal Valley, supported by initiatives involving SCO member states.

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FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

FAO stands for The Food and Agricultural Organization 

It was founded on 16 October 1945

Its headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.

World Food Day is observed on 16 October. 

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• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• Latest BRICS member: South Africa (2010)
  
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 
• Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates will formally become members on of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  
• Note: Argentina declined to join BRICS later on. 

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• • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021: India

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2022: China

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2023: South Africa

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2024: Russia
• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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ILO is to promote rights at work, for all women and men is better

ILO stands for International Labour Organization

It was founded in October 1919 

It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland

It has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands.

it is one of the first and oldest agencies of the UN.

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The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health

The United Nations General Assembly has declared  2019 as the international year of indigenous language

the United Nations General Assembly declared 2018-2028 as the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”.