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France on the the Middle East - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
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- France on the the Middle East - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
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- 4 hours ago
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- Security Council Media stakeout by Nicolas de Rivière, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
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- Yemen, Ukraine, Colombia, & Other Topics Daily Press Briefing (18 March 2024)
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- 7 hours ago
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- Press Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Report
-U.N.R.W.A.
-Occupied Palestinian Territory
-Nuclear Disarmament
-Colombia
-Haiti
-Ukraine
-South Sudan
-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-Yemen
INTEGRATED FOOD SECURITY PHASE CLASSIFICATION REPORT
You’ve just heard an extremely somber briefing on the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report, and I’d like to add that the Secretary-General said this morning that the report’s findings on food insecurity in Gaza are an appalling indictment of conditions on the ground for civilians.
He said that more than half of all Palestinians in Gaza –1.1 million people– have completely exhausted their food supplies and are facing catastrophic hunger, according to the report. This is an entirely manmade disaster, the Secretary-Genera...
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- CTBTO on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation - Media Stakeout | UN Security Council
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- 8 hours ago
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- Comments to the media by Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Briefing the press after the Security Council meeting, CTBTO Executive Secretary said, “The Non-Proliferation and disarmament architecture must be protected and strengthened in this current context. The CTBT has already been a great success in seeing almost the end to nuclear testing in the 27 years that the treaty has been open for signature.”
Answering a question, he said, “There is a commitment amongst even those that have nuclear weapons to a moratorium on testing. We want to keep building on that and define the pathway in geo strategic circumstances to move towards a legally binding ban on testing. And then ultimately, that as a step towards a world without nuclear weapons. Not an easy path - implied in your question - but not a path which is impossible. It's worth it.”
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- UN News in Brief (18 March 2024) | United Nations
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- 9 hours ago
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- -Famine could happen ‘anytime’ in Gaza’s northern governorates, warn UN humanitarians
-Iran: Repression continues two years after nationwide protests, say rights investigators
-‘Pandemic treaty’ deal enters final week of negotiations
Audio Credit Daniel Johnson, UN News
Audio Duration 3'57"
Photo Credit © WHO
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- Nuclear Disarmament Is the First Step for Peace, Says UN Chief | Security Council | United Nations
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- 10 hours ago
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- Briefing by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, during the Security Council, 9579th meeting.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Humanity cannot survive a sequel to Oppenheimer.”
Addressing the Security Council today (18 Mar) on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Guterres said, “Voice after voice, alarm after alarm, survivor after survivor, are calling the world back from the brink. And what is the response? States possessing nuclear weapons are absent from the table of dialogue.”
He also said, “There is one path — and one path only — that will vanquish this senseless and suicidal shadow, once and for all. We need disarmament now.”
Guterres stated, “Nuclear weapon States must urgently agree that none of them will be the first to use nuclear weapons. As a matter of fact, none should use them in any circumstances.”
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- UN Chief on Food Insecurity in Gaza - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
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- 12 hours ago
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- Comments to the media by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the latest report on food insecurity in Gaza.
Secretary-General António Guterres said, “The world’s leading experts on food insecurity clearly document that famine in the northern part of Gaza is imminent.”
Addressing reporters today (18 Mar) Guterres said, “The latest report on food insecurity in Gaza is an appalling indictment of conditions on the ground for civilians. “
According to the report, more than half of all Palestinians in Gaza –1.1 million people– have completely exhausted their food supplies and are facing catastrophic hunger.
Guterres said, “Palestinians in Gaza are enduring horrifying levels of hunger and suffering. This is the highest number of people facing catastrophic hunger ever recorded by the Integrated Food Security Classification system –anywhere, anytime. This is an entirely manmade disaster—and the r...
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- Famine: The 5 Phases of Food Security | Explainer Video | United Nations
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- 2 days ago
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- Famine isn't inevitable. WFP expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises. Traditional triggers like drought are being overshadowed by conflict-driven famines, demanding a shift in focus. Early warning systems like the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) are crucial. The IPC categorizes food insecurity levels, allowing intervention in Crisis (IPC 3) before the situation deteriorates.
Famine isn't inevitable. World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises. Traditional triggers like drought are being overshadowed by conflict-driven famines, demanding a shift in focus.
The World Food Programme (WFP) highlights the alarming situation with 72 countries facing critical hunger levels. Immediate action is needed to prevent famines, which require specific criteria:
-20% of the population experiencing extreme hunger
-30% o...
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- Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia: UN Chief's Remarks | United Nations
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- 2 days ago
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- António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, addresses Member States at the UN General Assembly on International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
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- Child Mortality: 5 Key Facts from UN Report | United Nations
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- 3 days ago
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- The number of children who died before their fifth birthday has reached a historic low, dropping to 4.9 million in 2022, according to the latest estimates released today by the United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME). Learn 5 Facts from the UN report on levels and trends of child mortality.
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- Syria, Gaza, Haiti, & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (15 March 2024)
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- 3 days ago
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- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Islamophobia
-Haiti
-Gaza
-Occupied Palestinian territory
-Lebanon
-Syria
-Sudan
-Ukraine
-Security Council
-Colombia
-Nigeria
-Central Mediterranean/Shipwreck
-Financial contributions
-Noon briefing guest
ISLAMOPHOBIA
The Secretary-General delivered remarks at the International day to combat Islamophobia. He said as we gather today, muslims around the world observe the holy month of ramadan, but for many it is a moment to come together, uplift each other, but for many muslims around the world, these are times of anguish and fear. In the spirit of ramadan, he reiterated his call to silence the guns in Gaza and Sudan and he called for political, religious and community leaders everywhere to join his plea.
We also released a message on behalf of the Secretary-General, on the In...
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- U.S., France & Others on Ukraine: Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
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- 3 days ago
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- Security Council media stakeout delivered by Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, on behalf of the governments of the UN member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and others) on the situation in Ukraine.
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- Fighting Islamophobia: UN Chief's Call for Peace During Ramadan | United Nations
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- 3 days ago
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- Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2024.
The UN chief on Friday said “divisive rhetoric and misrepresentation are stigmatising communities” and everyone must unite to combat intolerance, stereotypes and bias.
“Online hate speech is fuelling real-life violence,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement, emphasising that digital platforms must moderate hateful content and protect users from harassment.
Institutional discrimination and other barriers are violating the human rights and dignity of Muslims, and much of this disturbing trend is part of a wider pattern of attacks against religious groups and vulnerable populations, also including Jewish people, minority Christian communities and others, he added.
“We must confront and root out bigotry in all its forms,” he declared. “Leaders must condemn inflammatory discourse and ...
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- Ukraine on the Country's Situation: Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Security Council Media Stakeout by Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, on the situation in Ukraine.
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- Earth Hour 2024 - 23 March (8:30PM - 9:30PM) - UN Chief | United Nations
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- 3 days ago
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- Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on #EarthHour 2024. The United Nations is joining the global effort to mark the #BiggestHourForEarth. On Saturday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m. local time, join WWF, the United Nations, and other partners in switching off your lights and dedicating an hour to Earth. Earth Hour calls on individuals, communities, and businesses worldwide to turn off their lights and spend 60 minutes engaging in positive actions for our planet.
For actions you can take, visit www.un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions.
To learn more about Earth Hour, visit www.earthhour.org.
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- UN News in Brief (15 March 2024) | United Nations
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- -I lost hope and will to live in Russian jail, says Ukraine prisoner of war
-Gaza: Nearly 23 million tonnes of debris ‘will take years to clear’
-Sudan: hunger ‘pervasive’ in Khartoum streets, warns UNICEF
Audio Credit Daniel Johnson, UN News
Audio 4'26"
Photo Credit © UNICEF/Ahmed Elfatih Mohamdee
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- World Down Syndrome Day 2024: Achieving Health Equity for People with Disabilities | United Nations
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- 3 days ago
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- Health equity means that everyone has a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible, without being disadvantaged in achieving it. This means there are no unfair, avoidable, or changeable differences in the health outcomes of groups of people.
On World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March 2024, the Down Syndrome International network will be launching a new project calling for Health Equity for People with Disabilities. Self-advocates, supporters, government and UN officials and NGO representatives will share knowledge, experience, and good practice.
13th World Down Syndrome Day Conference: https://events.ds-int.org/13thWorldDownSyndromeDayConference#/?lang=en
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- Yemen: Food Insecurity Is an Issue of Affordability for Most - OCHA | UN Security Council
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- 3 days ago
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- Briefing by Edem Wosornu, Director of OCHA's Operations and Advocacy Division, on the situation in the Middle East.
Briefing on the humanitarian situation, the Director of Operations and Advocacy at Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Edem Wosornu said, “for most people in Yemen, food insecurity is an issue of affordability, not accessibility. As people in Yemen very clearly told me when I visited the Governorates of Aden, Sana’a, and Amran last week – they want sustainable solutions to the causes of their humanitarian needs, and the opportunity to define for themselves how to rebuild their futures.”
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- Yemen: Hopes for Ceasefire Agreement Still Unmet, Says UN Envoy for the Country | Security Council
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- 4 days ago
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- Briefing by Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, on the situation in the Middle East.
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, today (14 Mar) told the Security Council that while “hopes and expectations” for an agreement on a nationwide ceasefire and measures to improve living conditions in Yemen have not been met, “efforts in finalising and implementing a UN roadmap remain undeterred.”
Grundberg said, “I had hoped I would be briefing you about the preparations for an inclusive political process. Public sector employees across the country should have been receiving their salaries and pensions. Oil exports should have resumed, which could have enabled more effective service delivery and improved economic conditions. And we should have had another agreement on the release of prisoners, allowing loved ones to return home in time for Ramadan.”
Instead of such an agreement, Grundberg...
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- UN News in Brief (14 March 2024) | United Nations
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- -Gaza: Aid missions risk being halted without security guarantees
-Haiti crisis: UN mission announces airbridge to facilitate aid relief
-Human Rights Council: Climate crisis a principal factor in global hunger emergency
Audio Credit Daniel Johnson, UN News.
Audio 4'12"
Photo Credit UN News/Daniel Dickinson
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- Haiti, Yemen, South Sudan, & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (14 March 2024)
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Briefings
-Haiti
-OPT
-U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
-Yemen
-South Sudan
-Mozambique
-Senior Personnel Appointment
-Financial Contributions
BRIEFINGS
Tomorrow, we will have a guest and that will be Dominic Allen, who is UNFPA’s Representative for Palestine. He will be joining us from Jerusalem after his recent trip to Rafah.
HAITI
I will start with an update for you on Haiti, where our colleagues and partners are continuing to work to deliver life-saving assistance to people in need, despite the limited access and despite obviously the very concerning security situation.
Yesterday, the World Food Programme was able to provide hot meals to about 13,000 displaced people. But the World Food Programme tells us that this service in Port-au-Prince might be shut down ne...
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- Russia on Nord Stream Pipeline - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
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- 4 days ago
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- Security Council Media Stakeout by Dmitry Polyanskiy, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, on the situation with Nord Stream.
Russian Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy addressed reporters today (14 Mar) in New York on the “Absolutely unsatisfactory situation around the investigation of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 sabotage which, which happened back in September 2022.”
He stated, “If we don't ensure accountability, we are on a very slippery slope admitting that destruction of infrastructure objects in international waters can proceed unpunished.”
He concluded, “Therefore, we reserve the right to renew the efforts to bring about international investigation of Nord Stream sabotage and to come forward with relevant proposals.”
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- Special Envoy for Yemen on the Country: Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Media Stakeout by Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, on the situation in the Middle East.
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- Humanity has failed the women and children of Gaza: American-Palestinian Physician | United Nations
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- 4 days ago
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- Having lost 150 members of her family since the start of the war on Gaza Dr. ElFarra, an American-Palestinian Physician from Houston Texas, uses her voice to speak on the Impact of the war on Palestinian Women and Children.
“Humanity has really failed the women and children of Gaza,” said Dr. ElFarra.
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- U.S. on the Artificial Intelligence General Assembly Resolution | United Nations Security Council
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- 4 days ago
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- Security Council Media Stakeout by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States, on the proposed UN General Assembly resolution on Artificial Intelligence, on behalf of the United States, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Estonia, the EU, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
United States Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that Artificial intelligence (AI) has “enormous potential to shape our economies, society, and the world for the better,” and that “we must ensure these benefits ext...
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- Gaza: UN Palestine Relief Official Urges Ceasefire to Help Besieged Civilians | UN News Flash
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- 5 days ago
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- With people in Gaza living under siege, a top official with the UN agency for Palestine refugees urges a ceasefire to allow aid to reach those in need.
Natalie Boucly, Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), draws particular attention to the struggles and contributions of women and calls for attention to their plight.
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- Women's Participation in Peacebuilding: 'The Exception, Not the Rule' - DPPA | UN Security Council
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Briefing by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), on promoting conflict prevention – empowering all actors including women and youth, during the Security Council, 9574th meeting.
Addressing a Security Council open debate on Promoting Conflict Prevention the head of the United Nations Political and Peacebuilding department, Rosemary DiCarlo today (13 Mar) said, “almost 25 years after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325, women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in building peace and preventing conflict remains the exception, not the rule.”
DiCarlo noted that the Secretary-General António Guterres’s New Agenda for Peace “places inclusion at the centre of prevention efforts” and “focuses on how women’s full, meaningful and effective participation is closely connected to our efforts to prevent conflict and build sustainable ...
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- Ukraine, Yemen, Security Council, & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (13 March 2024)
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- 5 days ago
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- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Human development report
-Commission on the status of women
-Deputy secretary-general/travels
-Security Council
-Yemen
-Occupied Palestinian territory
-Unrwa
-UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process
-Haiti
-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-Sudan
-Ukraine
-Rohingya
-Giandomenico Picco
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Related to the Human Development Report, the Secretary-General said in a message that the report explores the roots of polarization and its devastating impact on sustainable development. He added that it demonstrates that our best hope for the future is by combating divisive rhetoric and stressing the common ground that unites the vast majority of people everywhere.
The Secretary-General called it an important contribution as we prepare for the Summit of...
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- Japan & Others on Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Sustaining Peace | UN Security Council
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- 5 days ago
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- Joint statement to the media delivered by Yamazaki Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, and Security Council President for the month of March, on behalf of the representatives of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Rumania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South Sudan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor Leste, Tonga, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay; on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
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- UN News in Brief (13 March 2024) | United Nations
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- -Gaza: More children dead from war than from four years of global conflict
-Ukraine: Condemnation after Russian strike kills dozens in Dnipro region
-With internal displacement at a record high, UN aid chief backs solutions
Audio Credit Daniel Johnson, UN News
Audio 4'11"
Photo Credit © WFP/Abubaker Garelnabei
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- Japan & Others on Women, Peace & Security - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Joint stakeout delivered by Yamazaki Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, and Security Council President for the month of March, on behalf of the representatives of Ecuador, France, Guyana, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States; on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Shared Commitments.
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- How is aid delivered to Gaza? - Touchscreen Explainer | United Nations
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- This mini-explainer uses an engaging touchscreen effect to explore how humanitarian aid gets into Gaza, examining the access points and delivery methods available.
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- Portugal & the UN: 65 Years of UN Missions and Operations | Peacekeeping | United Nations
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- For 65 years, the Portuguese Armed Forces has contributed in UN Missions and operations. Portugal began with the inclusion of five Portuguese Military Observers in the United Nations Observation Group in Lebanon (UNOGIL), in 1958. Since then, Portugal has contributed with troop contingents, military observers and security forces to several UN peacekeeping missions, where they seek to promote global peace, stability and security.
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- Violence Escalates in Haiti, Deepening Food Crisis Further: WFP | United Nations | Press Conference
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Hybrid press briefing by the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director in Haiti, Jean-Martin Bauer. He will brief reporters virtually from Port-au-Prince to provide an update on the situation there.
The World Food Program (WFP) Country Director in Haiti, Jean-Martin Bauer, today (12 Mar) said, “I'm ringing the alarm bell because you have this, baseline level of hunger that's already very high” and a recent upsurge in violence “is worsening things even more.”
Briefing reporters in New York via video teleconference from Cap-Haitien in Haiti’s north, Bauer said, “what we're seeing is an increase in violence. We're seeing an increase in population displacement with 15,000 newly displaced people over the first weekend of March, bringing the total number of displaced people in Haiti to above 360,000.
The WFP official said, “the main roads to Port-au-Prince are controlled by armed groups. The port was disrupted by armed groups last week...
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- Ukraine: $18 Million Education Programme Launched for 150,000 Children | United Nations
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Hybrid press briefing by the UN Children's Fund with Yasmine Sherif, Education Cannot Wait Executive Director, Oksen Lisovyi, Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine and Yevhen Kudriavets, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The Government of Ukraine and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today (12 Mar) US$18 million in catalytic grant funding for a new Multi-Year Resilience Programme that will benefit over 150,000 children across ten of Ukraine’s most impacted areas.
New grant – delivered by Kyiv School of Economics Institute and Finn Church Aid, in collaboration with the Ukraine Ministry of Education and Science and other key Ukrainian partners – seeks to mobilize additional US$17 million in funding.
The new catalytic grant builds on ECW’s US$6.5 million in previous investments in Ukraine, which have already reached more than 360,000 children and youth – 65 percent of whom are girls - with quality educati...
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- Lebanon, Security Council, Haiti, Gaza, & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (12 March 2024)
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Haiti
-Haiti/Humanitarian
-Gaza
-Occupied Palestinian Territory
-UNRWA
-Security Council
-Lebanon
-Deputy Secretary-General/Trip Announcement
-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-Mozambique
-Chad/Refugees
-Costa Rica
-Briefings
HAITI
The Secretary-General takes note of the agreement reached yesterday by Haitian stakeholders on a transitional governance arrangement, including the establishment of a Presidential Council and the appointment of an interim Prime Minister. He also takes note of Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s announcement that he would resign immediately upon the installation of a Transitional Presidential Council.
The Secretary-General expresses appreciation to CARICOM, and other international partners, for facilitating a solution to Haiti’s political crisis and calls on...
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- European Union on Ukraine, Gaza & Other Topics - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Comments to the media by Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on the situation in Ukraine, Gaza & other topics.
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, said, “UNRWA only exist because there are Palestinian refugees. It is not a present to the Palestinians. It is an answer to their needs.”
The High Representative today (12 Mar) briefed the Council on the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations (EU).
On Ukraine, he said, “The European Union has demonstrated a remarkable unity and an ability to make Europe an active and the structural power in the international system.”
He continued that the support to Ukraine “symbolized by their commitment to make Ukrainian a member of the European Union will continue. Because is not simply a matter of preserving a fundamen...
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- Taliban's Ban on Women's Education Contrary to Islamic Principles: Ex-Afghan Leader | United Nations
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Hybrid press briefing sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations on "The Power of Inclusion: Afghan Women and Regional Prosperity".
Speakers: Ambassador Keith McBean of Ireland; Fatima Gailani (Former President of the Afghan Red Crescent); Fawzia Koofi (Former Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament); Asila Wardak (Former Director General of UN Affairs in the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs); and Naheed Sarabi (Former Deputy Finance Minister, Afghanistan).
Moderator: Margot Wallström (Former Foreign Minister of Sweden).
On the margins of the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the former Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, Fawzia Koofi, today (12 Mar) said the Taliban is denying young women the right to education “under the name of Islam,” but in reality, it is “in contradiction with Islamic principles.”
Speaking to journalists in New York Koofi said, “in six days’ tim...
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- UN News in Brief (12 March 2024) | United Nations
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- -Gaza: Ceasefire now, urges UN Secretary-General on first day of Ramadan
-WFP races to preposition aid in Chad for Sudan’s displaced
-Rampant abuse of counter-terrorism laws globally, Human Rights Council hears
Audio Credit Daniel Johnson, UN News
Audio 4'1"
Photo Credit © Open Arms
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- Occupied West Bank : Witnessing Life & Insecurity | Security Council Briefing | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Briefing by Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 9572nd meeting.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, told the Security Council today (11 Mar) that “clear and convincing information that sexual violence, including rape, sexualized torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment have been committed against hostages” and added there are “reasonable grounds to believe that such violence may still be ongoing against those in captivity.”
The top UN official on sexual violence in war said, “there are reasonable grounds to believe that conflict related sexual violence, including rape and gang rape occurred in at least three locations, namely: the Nova music festival site and its surroundings, Road 232, and Kibbutz Re’im.”
She ...
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- Why can't the UN do more for peace | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Why do wars start? How do we end them? UN mediation expert Asif Khan explains the complex world of peacemaking, examining the challenges, successes, and how everyone can play a part. Discover why peace agreements break down, how war changes people, and the surprising power of dialogue. Learn about the UN's role in conflict resolution, inspiring examples, and how you can contribute to a more peaceful world.
The UN's role: More than just a forum for debates, the UN, including the good offices of the Secretary-General, plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in bringing conflicting parties.
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- Youth Data Scientist Inspiring Speech on Youth & Gender Equity in Science & Technology
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- 7 days ago
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- Youth Representative Stacey Mdala spoke at the General Assembly. She is a data Scientist from Malawi.
She urged “each and every one of us to make a deliberate efforts in supporting us young people to continuing our diversities, protecting us against all forms of discrimination and harassment because we want to be heard.”
Mdala also urged leaders to “invest in women and girls, women and girls in engineering, in science, in math.”
“We want equity in allocation of these resources. And we want equality in all these opportunities. Last empower young women and girls. Let us be their allies or not opponents. Let us support them and not precede them,” she conclude.
Screenshot Credit: UN Photo/Manuel Elías
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- UK on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Comments to the media by Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth), on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
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- Haiti, Security Council, & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (11 March 2024)
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Commission on the Status of Women
-Secretary-General
-Occupied Palestinian Territory
-Security Council
-Haiti
-Western Sahara
-Ukraine
-Myanmar
-Somalia
-Chad
-Syria
-Briefings Today and Tomorrow
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
This morning, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, spoke at the opening of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. He thanked the women from civil society for their work, saying he has been able to witness all over the world how their work is sparking progress on women’s rights and benefitting communities.
Mr. Guterres also warned that as the world is going through turbulent times, women and girls are being hit hard. He also noted that despite evidence that women’s full participation makes peacebuilding more effe...
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- (EN/AR) Palestine on Women's Situation in Gaza - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Joint stakeout by Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Amal Hamad Minister of Women's Affairs, and delegation of Palestinian Women, on the situation in Gaza.
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- UN News in Brief (11 March 2024) | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- -Gaza: Ceasefire now, urges UN Secretary-General on first day of Ramadan
-Syria in grip of violence not seen in years, warn top rights experts
-Truth and justice call for disappeared Thai lawyer
Audio Credit Daniel Johnson, UN News
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Photo Credit © UNRWA
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- Why peace agreements often fail and why we keep trying despite the setbacks | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Why do wars start? How do we end them? UN mediation expert Asif Khan explains the complex world of peacemaking, examining the challenges, successes, and how everyone can play a part. Discover why peace agreements break down, how war changes people, and the surprising power of dialogue. Learn about the UN's role in conflict resolution, inspiring examples, and how you can contribute to a more peaceful world.
The tough reality: Why peace agreements often fail and why we keep trying despite the setbacks.
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- How Do We End Wars? Unveiling the Power of UN Peacemaking | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Why do wars start? How do we end them? UN mediation expert Asif Khan explains the complex world of peacemaking, examining the challenges, successes, and how everyone can play a part. Discover why peace agreements break down, how war changes people, and the surprising power of dialogue. Learn about the UN's role in conflict resolution, inspiring examples, and how you can contribute to a more peaceful world.
Here's what you'll discover:
Chapters:
00:00 The tough reality: Why peace agreements often fail and why we keep trying despite the setbacks.
00:40 Beyond the violence: How war shapes people and societies, and how peacemakers navigate these deep-seated differences to find common ground.
01:07 The power of words: The surprising effectiveness of dialogue and understanding in breaking down walls and fostering reconciliation.
01:31 The UN's role: More than just a forum for debates, the UN, including the good offices of the...
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- UN Chief's Call for Ramadan: Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Gaza, Peace in Sudan | United Nations
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- On the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Secretary-General António Guterres today called for “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages” in Gaza, as well as a cessation of hostilities in Sudan.
Guterres said, “today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan – a period when Muslims around the world celebrate and spread the values of peace, reconciliation, and solidarity. Yet even though Ramadan has begun – the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza.”
Noting that the “catastrophic Israeli onslaught in Gaza” is now in its sixth month, he said, “my strongest appeal today is to honour the spirit of Ramadan by silencing the guns – and removing all obstacles to ensure the delivery of lifesaving aid at the speed and massive scale required. At the same time – and in the Ramadan spirit of compassion -- I call for the immediate release of all hostages. The eyes of the world are watching. ...
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- Empowering Women in Peace & Security: UN Resolutions and Progress | United Nations | DPPA
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Since 2000, there have been 10 Security Council resolutions emphasizing the involvement of women in political and peace processes. The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) actively promotes meaningful participation for women across all our peacemaking and peacebuilding initiatives.
1- In our political analysis, we identify how women and men are affected differently by conflict and the implications this has for our work.
2- We design peace processes that create opportunities for women's direct and meaningful participation and engage women in civil society.
3- We promote women's electoral and political participation through UN electoral assistance.
4- Once peace agreements are signed, we support women's participation in the implementation phase.
5- We also address conflict-related sexual violence in our work—monitoring for early warning signs, engaging conflict parties to end sexual violence, and ensur...
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- What Can I Do for Peace? | Understanding the Power of Peacemaking | United Nations
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- In this series of short videos, UN mediation expert Asif Khan delves into the complex world of peacemaking. He examines the challenges and successes of peace agreements, exploring why they often fail, how war impacts individuals, and the transformative power of dialogue. Learn about the UN's role in conflict resolution, be inspired by notable examples, and discover how you can contribute to building a more peaceful world.