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Lebanon: Sound of ambulances dominating Beirut - Press Conference | United Nations
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- Lebanon: Sound of ambulances dominating Beirut - Press Conference | United Nations
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- 32:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Press Conference by Imran Riza, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, on the humanitarian situation in the country.
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- 326 Humanitarians Killed in 2025 Across 21 Countries - Security Council Briefing | United Nations
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- 6:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Briefing by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and the protection of United Nations and associated personnel.
Addressing the Security Council Fletcher reported that in 2025, at least 326 humanitarians were recorded as killed across 21 countries, bringing the total number of humanitarians killed in three years to over 1,010.
According to the Emergency Relief Coordinator, of those over 1000 deaths, more than 560 were in Gaza and the West Bank, 130 in Sudan, 60 in South Sudan, 25 in Ukraine and 25 in DRC.
“That number compares to 377 recorded as killed globally over the previous three years. Almost tripling the death count. This is not an accidental escalation - it is the collapse of protection”.
Fletcher stressed, “These humanitarians were killed while distributing food, water, shelter and medicine. They died in clear...
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- United States, Iran, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (8 April 2026) | United Nations
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- 25:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Middle East
Iran
Lebanon
Lebanon/Humanitarian
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Security Council
Ukraine
South Sudan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Central African Republic
Mali
Noon Briefing Guest
MIDDLE EAST
In a statement issued late last night, the Secretary-General welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.
The Secretary-General underscores that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering. He expresses sincere apprec...
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- Security Council Challenged to Uphold Commitments to Humanitarian Workers | United Nations
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In 2025, at least 326 humanitarians were recorded as killed across 21 countries, bringing the total number of humanitarians killed in three years to over 1,010. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher urged the UN Security Council today to 'act with much greater conviction, consistency and courage' in the protection of humanitarian workers.
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- Youth are innovating, uniting & transforming: Shaping the road to 2030 | United Nations
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- From 14 to 16 April 2026, young people will take center stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the ECOSOC Youth Forum, considered the UN's largest annual gathering of young people.
Read more:
https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/feature/april-2026/youth-are-innovating-uniting-and-transforming-shaping-road-2030
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- #UN Security Council Draft Resolution on the Strait of #Hormuz Not Adopted
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- UN Security Council votes on a Bahrain-led draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, 11 votes in favor, two votes against, two abstentions.
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- Sudan, Abyei, Ukraine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (7 April 2026) | United Nations
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- 31:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Lebanon
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon
Lebanon/Humanitarian
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sudan
Abyei
Deputy Secretary-General/Travels
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ukraine
Haiti
Mediterranean shipwrecks
International Day/Health Day
GENOCIDE AGAINST TUTSI IN RWANDA
Today is the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This year marks 32 years since one of the darkest chapters in human history. In 100 days, more than one million people were systematically killed, overwhelmingly Tutsi, but also Hutu and others who opposed the genocide. Today, we honour the memory of those who were murdered and stand with the survivors.
This morning, a ceremony was held in the General Assembly Hall, organiz...
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- Bahrain on the Middle East - Media Stakeout | United Nations
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- 16:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Informal comments to the media by Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain and President of the UN Security Council for April, on the situation in the Middle East.
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- Int'l Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda - Annual Commemoration | UN
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- 1:25:30
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- 2 months ago
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- Memorial Ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, organized by the Department of Global Communications and the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations.
The Department of Global Communications in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations, will hold a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT in the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters. Ms. Melissa Fleming, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications will host the proceedings. Speakers will include the Chef de Cabinet, the President of the General Assembly, a representative of the African Union and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Rwanda. The commemoration will also feature remarks by the President of Ibuka USA, testimony of a genocide su...
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- One Million Lives. One Promise: Never Forget. #kwibuka32
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A permanent memorial at UN Headquarters in New York honours more than one million lives lost in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Vilified.
Hunted.
Murdered.
We remember — because remembrance keeps hope alive.
Kwibuka. Remember. Unite. Renew.
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- Cuba has gone for more than three months without sufficient fuel - Presser | United Nations
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- 22:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Press conference by Francisco Pichon, Resident Coordinator in Cuba, on Cuba's Grid Collapse and Launch of the Action Plan.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cuba, Francisco Pichon told journalists in New York that the country “has gone for more than three months without sufficient fuel” and the humanitarian consequences “continue to deepen every day.”
Briefing remotely from Havana, Pichon noted that ten days ago, the UN system together with the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and in close dialogue with national authorities, launched “a restructured action plan in response to the ongoing energy contingency and the remaining impacts of Hurricane Melissa.”
He said the energy crisis “is having rather systemic and multiplying humanitarian impact, affecting all aspects of daily life in Cuba, health, water and sanitation, food systems, education, transportation, telecommunications.”
Pichon s...
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- Sudan, Lebanon, Ukraine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (6 April 2026) | United Nations
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- 16:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Sudan
Sudan/Humanitarian
Lebanon/Humanitarian
Lebanon/Israel
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ukraine
BBNJ
Sport for Development and Peace
Financial Contribution
SUDAN
The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, is continuing his engagements in the region. He is currently in Nairobi, where he met today with the head of the Rapid Support Forces Commander, General Mohamed Hamdan Hemedti. This follows his recent meeting with General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, the President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, and also meeting with the authorities in Khartoum as part of his continuing inaugural discussions.
The meetings afforded a constructive opportunity to exchange views and explore practical avenues for de-escalation and the protection of civilian...
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- Taking Aim at Food Security – Young Leader for the SDGs in Tobago
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- At just 14 years old, Tobago native Anthurium Lewis launched an innovative initiative to address food insecurity while promoting environmental sustainability. Today, her nonprofit plants fruit trees in her community and inspires other young people to take action for a greener, more food-secure future. Selected as one of the UN Youth Office’s 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2025–2027, she is recognized for advancing youth-driven solutions that empower communities and protect the planet. As an archer, Lewis uses the power of sport to engage youth in the SDGs. Today, 6 April is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
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- From Fruit Trees to Food Security: Anthurium Lewis | United Nations
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Anthurium Lewis is a nonprofit leader and child’s rights ambassador from Tobago who, at just 14 years old, launched an innovative initiative to address food insecurity while promoting environmental sustainability. Through her nonprofit work, she plants fruit trees within her community and inspires young people to take action toward a greener, more food-secure future. Selected as one of the UN Youth Office’s 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2025–2027, she continues to amplify youth-driven solutions that empower communities and protect the planet.
Learn more about Anthurium: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/en/anthurium-lewis
#YouthLead
#SDGs
#FoodSecurity
#Tobago
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- How Information Integrity Shapes Climate, Peace, and Society - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
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- 22:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In an era where social media algorithms shape public opinion faster than ever, the battle for accurate information has become critical to addressing climate change, maintaining peace, and building resilient societies. This conversation explores how current information dynamics are undermining collective action on global challenges, and how innovative communications approaches like the UN's Verified initiative are cutting through the noise to reach audiences with trusted, actionable content.
Speakers:
Jeremy Heimans, Co-founder and Chairman, Purpose
Moderator:
Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
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- Beyond the Game: How Football Powers Social & Environmental Impact - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
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- 24:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Football is the world's most popular sport, with unparalleled reach and the power to advance the SDGs. This discussion will bring together legends of Liverpool FC and Manchester United with Soccer Forward, the foundation of the US Soccer federation responsible for the social impact legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US.
Speakers:
Lex Chalat, Executive Director, Soccer Forward
Rishi Jain, Director of Impact, Liverpool Football Club
Robbie Fowler, former Liverpool Football Club and England forward
Moderator:
Christine Cupo, Soccer Analyst, Host, CBS Sports
SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
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- Syria: More than 1.6 million people returned - Press Conference | United Nations
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- 17:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, Alexander De Croo, told reporters in New York that Syria is at a “pivotal moment” and stressed that as more than 1.6 million people have returned to Syria last year, there are increased “needs on housing, needs on government services, needs on jobs.”
De Croo, briefing jointly from Damascus with humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher, told reporters that “after a too long period of an atrocious war with too many casualties,” Syria is “at the moment where we can shift from purely humanitarian to also doing development work.”
He said returnees had “left often in dramatic circumstances” and providing services is “really crucial because if we're not able to provide those services, well, actually people who had the intention to return might at some point make the choice to not return at all.”
The UNDP Administrator said the region “is in urgent need for a success story, an...
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- Gulf Cooperation Council: Demand to cease all attacks by Iran - Briefing | United Nations
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- 7:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- UN Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East Khaled Khiari said that strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is “imperative.”
Addressing the Security Council on its first-ever consideration of cooperation between the UN and the GCC, Khiari said, “This Council demanded the immediate cessation of all attacks by Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. These attacks, condemned by this Council, must stop now. Escalating hostilities are posing an acute and rapidly growing threat to international peace and security.”
He also said, “Disruptions to maritime routes in the Gulf and surrounding waters are also having global economic repercussions. They heighten the risk of broader confrontation. All parties must respect freedom of navigation, which is a cornerstone of international maritime law. The United Nations system is fully mobilized to mitigate the ...
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- Lebanon UNIFIL Peackeepers Memorial | United Nations
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A solemn ceremony took place today at the Beirut International Airport to pay tribute to three fallen peacekeepers from UNIFIL. They are Captain Zulmi Aditya Skandar, First Sergeant Mohammad Nur Ichwan, and Private First Class Farizal Rhomadhon.
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- Middle East, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (2 April 2026) | United Nations
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- 28:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Middle East
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
Lebanon/Humanitarian
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Sudan
UN-GCC/Security Council
Stephen Lewis
Guinea-Bissau
International Days
Financial Contribution
MIDDLE EAST
Earlier this morning the Secretary-General spoke to you at the onset of the second month of the Middle East crisis, and he warned that we are on the edge of a wider war that would engulf the whole Middle East with dramatic impacts around the globe. He said that when the Strait of Hormuz is strangled, the world’s poorest and most vulnerable cannot breathe.
The spiral of death and destruction must stop, Mr. Guterres said, and diplomatic efforts deserve the space and support to succeed -- anchored firmly in international la...
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- On World Autism Awareness Day, Gaza’s affected families struggle to survive
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Families in #gaza struggle to protect their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) amid war, displacement and the collapse of rehabilitation services. They say the challenge goes beyond addressing ASD to securing the bare minimum of safety and stability for their children.
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- 'Syria could be a success story' - UNDP Administrator
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The region needs a success story — #syria could be it, according to the administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) who briefed journalists from Damascus. Addressing to UN correspondents, De Croo and UN Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher spoke about the situation in Syria and the launch of the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for the country this year.
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- (Part 6) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”
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- 1:33:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- GLOBAL YOUTH VOICES
Keynote: Hari Srinivasan (North America/Asia)
Panel
Moderator: Charlotte Valeur (Europe)
Ayanwole Boluwatife Joshua (Africa)
Vincent Obisie-Orlu (Africa)
Hector Mendonça Ishikawa (North America)
Martin Cortes Araneda (Latin America)
CLOSING REMARKS
Charlotte Valeur (Europe)
The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. At a time when misinformation and regressive rhetoric about the lives of autistic people is resurfacing, this year’s virtual event is a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognise the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person.
Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion o...
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- (Part 5) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”
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- 40:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
Keynote: Daniel Jones (Europe)
Panel
Moderator: Hana Saemon-Beck (Asia)
Dr. Emile Gouws (Africa)
Dr. Tony Llyod (Europe)
Aditi Sowmyanarayan (Asia)
The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. At a time when misinformation and regressive rhetoric about the lives of autistic people is resurfacing, this year’s virtual event is a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognise the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person.
Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion of neurodiversity as crucial to sustainable development. When societies embrace neurodiversity, they strengthen creativity, resilience, and innovation, layin...
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- (Part 4) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”
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- 1:12:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORT
Keynote: Ishmael Burdeau (North America)
Panel
Moderator: Flavia Callafange (Latin America)
Amrit Khurana (Asia)
Leticia Sabatella (Latin America)
Joao Carlos Costa (Europe)
Kelly Smith (Latin America)
Swara Swami (Asia)
Nishant Sriram (Asia)
The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. At a time when misinformation and regressive rhetoric about the lives of autistic people is resurfacing, this year’s virtual event is a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognise the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person.
Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion of neurodiversity as crucial to sustainable ...
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- US-Israel-Iran conflict & its impact on the Middle East - UN Chief's Stakeout | United Nations
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As the Middle East crisis enters its second month, Secretary-General António Guterres said, “if the drums of war keep beating, escalation will only make all of this worse. The spiral of death and destruction must stop,” stressing that diplomacy is the only path to peace.
The Secretary-General spoke to reporters today (2 Apr) in New York. He noted that every day the war continues, “human suffering grows. The scale of devastation grows. Indiscriminate attacks grow. The targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure grows. And the perils to our world grow.”
Guterres warned, “we are on the edge of a wider war that would engulf the Middle East with dramatic impacts around the globe,” adding that the conflict is already being felt everywhere.
He said, “look no further than the impact of the denial of freedom of navigation. When the Strait of Hormuz is strangled, the world’s poorest and most vulnerable cannot breathe. We see it in th...
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- Secretary-General’s remarks for the press stakeout today, 2 April
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 2 April 2026
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- (Part 3) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”
- Runtime
- 54:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE
Keynote: Ben Branson (Europe)
Panel
Moderator: Victoria Burnip (Europe)
Alan Day (North America)
Liani Baylis (Oceania)
Kate Wardle (Africa)
Melisa Muñoz (Latin America)
The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. At a time when misinformation and regressive rhetoric about the lives of autistic people is resurfacing, this year’s virtual event is a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognise the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person.
Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion of neurodiversity as crucial to sustainable development. When societies embrace neurodiversity, they strengthen creativity, re...
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- (Part 2) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”
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- 1:10:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE: FROM CURE TO SHARED FUTURE
Keynote: Brian Bird (Europe)
Panel
Moderator: Charlotte Valuer (Europe)
Dr. Clarisse Fortes (Latin America)
Shaheda Moosa (Africa)
Sudhansu Grover (Asia)
Keynote: Fatima de Kwant (Europe)
WAAD CHINA
Keynote: Damien Green (Asia)
The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. At a time when misinformation and regressive rhetoric about the lives of autistic people is resurfacing, this year’s virtual event is a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognise the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person.
Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion of neurodiversity...
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- (Part 1) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”
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- 10:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Speakers
Melissa Fleming, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
Charlotte Valuer, founder and CEO, Institute of Neurodiversity ION
The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. At a time when misinformation and regressive rhetoric about the lives of autistic people is resurfacing, this year’s virtual event is a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognise the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person.
Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion of neurodiversity as crucial to sustainable development. When societies embrace neurodiversity, they strengthen creativity, resilience, and innovation, laying t...
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- Bahrain on Iran: 'We'll reserve the right of self-defense' - Presser on Security Council Presidency
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- 30:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Press Conference by Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative, Mission of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council in April 2026, on the programme of work during the month of April.
On Iran, Ambassador of Bahrain Jamal Fares Alrowaiei told reporters that his country will “reserve the right of self-defense as stipulated in article 51 in the UN Charter.”
Speaking in his national capacity, the Baharian diplomat reiterated, “Iran's continuing to attack us since February 28th is a flagrant violation of the UN charter and international law principles. Iran continues to breach resolution 2817, which was presented by Bahrain on behalf of GCC countries and Jordan, and has been co-sponsored by 136 countries from the wider UN membership.”
Asked about Bahrain has submitted a draft resolution focused on ensuring security in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, Ambassador Alrowaiei said, “we cannot accept economic terrori...
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- UN80 Working Group on Workstream II regarding the Mandates Resolution – Presser | United Nations
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- 34:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Jamaican Ambassador Brian Wallace said that resolution A/RES/80/251 is not “primarily about cost, but it will result in more efficient use of resources. This is really about becoming more targeted and therefore more impactful.”
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (31 Apr) adopted a landmark resolution entitled ‘Mandate creation, implementation and review for an efficient and effective United Nations’ to strengthen how UN mandates - the decisions taken by Member States that guide the Organisation’s work - are created, implemented and reviewed across the system.
The Co-chairs of the UN80 working group on workstream II - Carolyn Schwalger, Permanent Representative of New Zealand, and Brian Wallace, Permanent Representative of Jamaica, briefed reporters today on their work and on the resolution.
Schwalger said, “So, the resolution does call for change, change on the part of member states, and change on the part of the Secretaria...
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- Middle East conflict could intensify the global affordability crisis - UN official | United Nations
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The current conflict in Iran and the Middle East has the potential to multiply the current global crisis on affordability and access to housing, according to Anacláudia Rossbach, the Head of the housing and urban development agency, UN-Habitat. UN-Habitat.
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- Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (1 April 2026) | United Nations
- Runtime
- 25:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
UNIFIL
Lebanon
Syria
Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sudan
Haiti
Peacebuilding
Resident Coordinators
Senior Personnel Appointments
Financial Contribution Summary
UNIFIL
The situation in the Middle East continues to be very volatile, with ongoing hostilities gravely impacting our peacekeeping operations. Tragically, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, has suffered three fatalities as we announced previously.
These incidents are unacceptable and demand full accountability.
Investigations are underway, and, despite the challenging situation on the ground, we should be able to update you very soon on their outcome. These indeed take time, as technical experts examine physical evidence on the scenes, while others look at context and...
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- UN80 Initiative: Adopted resolution translates ambition into action - UN Chief | United Nations
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The UN General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution to strengthen how mandates for UN organizations are created, implemented and reviewed - marking a major milestone under the UN80 Initiative.
Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the adoption, describing it as a “historic resolution” and “a major step” that establishes a critical building block for a 21st century United Nations system that is more effective, more accountable and better equipped to deliver results in a changing world.
“The resolution adopted today reflects a shared understanding of the full mandate lifecycle – and a shared commitment to strengthen each step of it,” the Secretary-General told Member States.
“Today’s resolution helps translate the ambition of the UN80 Initiative into concrete, practical action.”
Mandates - decisions adopted by Member States that guide the work of the United Nations - sit at the core of the Organization’s a...
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- UN Mine Action Service Work in Ukraine and Afghanistan – Press Conference | United Nations
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- 35:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- UN mine action experts briefed reporters on the programme’s operations in Ukraine and Afghanistan. UNMAS chief Kazumi Ogawa reiterated, “when UNMAS can do its job, it is to save lives.”
Kazumi Ogawa, Director of UNMAS, Nick Pond, Chief of Mine Action Section for UNAMA and Paul Heslop, UNMAS Special Adviser to the Resident Coordinator and United Nations Country Team in Ukraine briefed reporters ahead of the the International Day International Day for Mine Awareness (4 Apr).
Speaking to reporters via video link from Kabul, Nick Pond, Chief of Mine Action Section for UNAMA said, “Afghanistan has the third highest explosive ordnance casualty rates in the world, with around 50 people killed or injured every month, of which almost 80 percent are children.”
“That means there's at least one casualty every single day,” he highlighted, adding “90 percent of these casualties are from unexploded ordnance and abandoned munitions that have been ...
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- UN Chief meets with Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City | United Nations
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Secretary-General António Guterres today (31 Mar) welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to his office at UN Headquarters and thanked the Mayor for the outstanding relationship and support received from the host city.
Noting the critical role that cities play in today's world, the Secretary-General discussed with the Mayor how to deepen the cooperation with the City of New York.
After the meeting, Mamdani said, “we are so proud to be the host city of the United Nations, and we're proud at what it represents, which is the fact that we are part of something larger than just ourselves.”
Mamdani said, “this is a city where more than 3 million New Yorkers were born outside of this country, myself included. And the United Nations is something that we are proud to welcome each and every day. And we're excited to continue that partnership.”
In a readout of the meeting, the Secretary-General said he looks forward “to continuing...
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- Lebanon: Civilians' suffering continues to mount- Press Conference | United Nations
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- 7:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, told the Security Council that Israeli forces “are in control of substantial areas immediately north of the Blue Line,” and expressed concern that politicians in Israel “now openly speak of the intention of an extended so-called security, or buffer zone, with the destruction of villages along the Blue Line and several bridges across the Litani River.”
Lacroix said, “civilians suffering from the hostilities, continues to mount, while the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), “has now also suffered fatalities.”
He said, “these are sadly not the only dangerous incidents faced by UNIFIL’s courageous peacekeepers” as there has been “a worrying increase in denials of freedom of movement and aggressive behaviour.”
In the last week only, Lacroix noted, “thousands of trajectories were observed in both directions, as well as attacks by fighter aircraft an...
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- Mine Action in #ukraine | United Nations
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The UNDP in Ukraine is leading a comprehensive 5-year mine action programme to address the extensive contamination of Ukraine with landmines, cluster munition remnants (CMRs), improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and explosive remnants of war (ERW). These hazards pose a considerable and growing threat to the civilian population and significantly impede Ukraine's economic potential.
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- NO MORE MINES IN SYRIA | Towards Safer Communities and a Future Without Explosive Threats | UN
- Runtime
- 9:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Syria’s new chapter is beginning — but beneath the soil of war, landmines and explosive remnants still threaten every step toward recovery, reconstruction, and economic development. No More Mines. Mine action is the silent enabler that makes rebuilding possible — clearing the path for communities, development, recovery, reconstruction and a lasting peace. Invest in mine action. Invest in Syria’s future.
#NoMoreMines #Syria #SyriaRecovery #MineAction #InvestInPeace #Reconstruction #SyriaRebuild #HumanitarianAction #UNMAS #PostWarSyria #OneUN
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- UN80 Initiative, NYC Mayor & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (31 March 2026) | United Nations
- Runtime
- 26:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- UN80
- New York City Mayor
- Middle East
- UNDP
- Lebanon/Israel
- UNRWA
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Yemen
- Syria
- Sudan
- Venezuela
- Financial Contribution
UN80
This afternoon, the General Assembly will meet to consider a resolution that will move the UN80 initiative forward. The resolution focuses on Workstream II – the mandate lifecycle – and it’s important to note that this process has been led by Member States – through a working group co-chaired by New Zealand and Jamaica.
In his remarks this afternoon, the Secretary-General is expected to express his gratitude to the working group, and will remind us that the UN80 initiative included a recognition of the central role of the work of Member States in examining how mandates are created, implemented,...
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- Secretary-General’s meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran #Mamdani #nyc #un
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Secretary-General welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani this morning at UN Headquarters. The Secretary-General thanked the Mayor for the outstanding relationship and support received from the host city.
Noting the critical role that cities play in today's world, the Secretary-General discussed with the Mayor how to deepen the cooperation with the City of New York.
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- Women Breaking Barriers | United Nations
- Runtime
- 1:19:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The event will convene iconic women leaders and allies at the forefront of entertainment, science, media, and business to highlight the impact of gender-based violence on the trajectories of women and girls across the globe. This event aims to build powerful coalitions across sectors to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
Join us for a high-level event recognizing trailblazing women worldwide at the close of Women’s History Month.
Together, we will build powerful coalitions to help end violence against women and girls.
Featuring:
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed
Audrey Nuna, singing voice of Kpop Demon Hunters
Sandra Kwon, Comedian, @jeenieweenie Tatyana McFadden, American Paralympic Athlete
Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME Magazine
Fereshteh Forough, Founder of Code to Inspire
Amanda Nguyen, Astronaut, Founder & CEO of Rise
Katya Echazarreta, Astronaut
Dr. Sian Proctor, ...
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- Israel on the Middle East - Media Stakeout | United Nations
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Informal comments to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
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- Lebanon: UN Peacekeepers Killed in Explosions - Press Conference | United Nations
- Runtime
- 22:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- “Our peacekeepers remain on the ground, carrying out Security Council-mandated tasks, in these extremely dangerous conditions,” Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations said.
Briefing reporters in New York Lacroix said two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed earlier in the day when an explosion hit a UNIFIL logistics convoy near Bani Hayyan in Sector East, injuring two more. A day earlier, another Indonesian peacekeeper died in an explosion inside a UNIFIL base in Ett Taibe, also in Sector East, with a second critically wounded and evacuated to Beirut.
“We strongly condemn these unacceptable incidents. Peacekeepers must never be a target,” he said, adding that UNIFIL was investigating to determine the circumstances of the deaths. “All acts that endanger the peacekeepers must stop.”
On violations of resolution 1701, Lacroix said: “We have a multiplicity of violations of resolution 1701,” citing strikes in ...
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- Two #UNIFIL peacekeepers killed by explosion in southern Lebanon
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- An explosion killed two UNIFIL peacekeepers from Indonesia in south Lebanon on Monday.
UN Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix strongly condemned the deadly incidents and told journalists in New York that the origin of the explosion has not been determined. The UN is investigating the incidents to determine the circumstances of these tragic developments.
UNIFIL Spokesperson, Kandice Ardiel, sais the 'the situation is extremely volatile, extremely dangerous' amid continuing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters on either side of the Blue Line.
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- Sea mine clearance #UNMAS
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Clearing mines laid at sea can be an 'extremely challenging and very dangerous' undertaking according to Paul Heslop, an expert with the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) which focuses on clearing land-based mines.
It is still not clear whether mines, which can sink vessels of all types if activated, have been deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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- Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (30 March 2026) | United Nations
- Runtime
- 28:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Louis Salas
Lebanon/UNIFIL
Lebanon/Humanitarian
Yemen
Iraq
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Somalia
Sudan
Ukraine
Haiti
Credit Ratings
Peacebuilding Commission
International Day of Zero Waste
Financial Contribution
Guests Today and Tomorrow
LEBANON/UNIFIL
In a statement we issued yesterday, the Secretary-General strongly condemned the incident that took place on Sunday that resulted in the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Peacekeeping Force in Southern Lebanon, UNIFIL.
Our colleague who died in the line of duty yesterday was Cadet Fahrizal Rambe, and that took place in Taibe. His colleague Private Rico Pramudia was seriously injured and is being treated in a hospital in Beirut.
We extend ...
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- Guira FM: Voices of the Central African Republic | United Nations
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Guira FM, known as the “Palaver Tree,” is a UN-supported radio station in the Central African Republic promoting peace, reconciliation, and the restoration of state authority. Broadcasting 24/7 on 93.3 FM in French and Sango, it reaches Bangui and most of the country with reliable, non-partisan information. With near-national coverage, it gives a voice to communities and connects listeners to major events in real time.
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- Fueling the Future: Hoops, Agrifood Systems & Youth-driven Change - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
- Runtime
- 22:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The world's agrifood systems stand at a crossroads. With approximately 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24 globally, the future of food, livelihoods, and economic resilience depends on their participation in agrifood systems. At the same time, we need youth to drive productivity, innovation, and sustainability in agrifood systems.
Speakers:
Brawley "CHEESE" Chisholm, The Harlem Globetrotters & FAO Goodwill Ambassadors
Latif JET Rivers, The Harlem Globetrotters & FAO Goodwill Ambassadors
Monique Coleman, actress, dancer, entrepreneur and youth advocate
Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist, FAO
Moderator:
Melissa Jun Rowley, Columnist, Rolling Stone, Founder, Climate Mic Drop Summit
SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
