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Belgium, Islamophobia, Lebanon & other topics -Daily Press Briefing (16 March 2026) | United Nations
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- Belgium, Islamophobia, Lebanon & other topics -Daily Press Briefing (16 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 31:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Trip Announcement/Secretary-General
Islamophobia
Secretary-General/Lebanon
UN Interim Force in Lebanon
Middle East/Humanitarian
Conflict/Global Agrifood
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sudan
South Sudan
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Afghanistan/World Food Programme
Ukraine
Ethiopia/New Resident Coordinator
Jürgen Habermas
Guest Tomorrow
Financial Contribution
TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT/SECRETARY-GENERAL
Tomorrow, the Secretary-General will head to Belgium, to participate in an informal discussion with the members of the European Council. In addition to the discussion with the EU Council, the Secretary-General will have separate bilateral meetings with the President of the European Council, António Costa, as well as the President of the European Commis...
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- Israel on Lebanon & Iran - Security Council Stakeout | United Nations
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- 11:49
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- 2 months ago
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- Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters in New York that the Lebanese government must “step up” and “step in” to “dismantle Hezbollah,” and said, “Lebanon must restrain Hezbollah now, or we will.”
Danon said Israel had expanded “the forward defence area” in southern Lebanon in order to “remove immediate terrorist threats near our border and create an additional layer of security for the residents of northern Israel.”
He said, “Israel did not choose this situation, Hezbollah did. For weeks, Hezbollah has been launching rockets at Israeli communities from southern Lebanon.”
Pointing at a map, the Israeli Ambassador said, “look at how many launch sites are south of the Litani River. Everywhere you see the red dots. It's in one evening.”
He stressed that under Security Council Resolution 1701, “Hezbollah is not supposed even to be there. Yet rockets are being fired from dozens of locations in exactl...
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- Unprecedented hunger: Twin famines in Gaza and Sudan - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
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- 27:06
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- 2 months ago
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- For the first time famine has been confirmed in two different parts of the world at the same time - the first ever famine in the Middle East, in Gaza, and in Sudan, where famine has persisted for over a year amid the largest hunger and displacement crisis on the planet. In this session panelists will discuss how experts determine when a famine is taking place, and what urgent actions are now needed from world leaders to save lives in Gaza and Sudan.
Speakers:
Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commission-General
Carl Skau, WFP Deputy Executive Director
Edem Wosornu, OCHA Director Operations and Advocacy
Moderator:
Ian Philips, Director, News and Media Division, UN Department of Global Communications
SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
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- Lebanon: People didn't choose the war - UN Chief | United Nations
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- 19:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "This is no longer the time of armed groups. This is the time of strong states,” UN Secretary-General said in Beirut during his visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Beirut earlier today (13 March).
He arrived from Ankara and landed in Lebanon at a critical and timely moment for country and the wider region.
Upon his arrival, he said this is a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon who did not choose this war. They were dragged into it.
The Secretary-General appealed to both parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire and stop the enormous suffering of civilians in the region.
The Secretary-General also finished a round of meetings with President Joseph Aoun, with the Speaker of Parliament, and Nabih Berri, and with the Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
In all his meetings, the Secretary-General reaffirmed the UN’ strong support for Lebanon’s ...
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- World Meditation Day 2025: Healing the World from Within | United Nations
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- 49:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A special event hosted by the UN Goals Lounge in collaboration with the Chaka Khan Foundation marking a shared commitment to global well-being and mental health. The Foundation uplifts overlooked communities through wellness, education and creative expression. Together, the UN and the Chaka Khan Foundation will honor the power of stillness and its connection to global well-being and will feature music, guided meditation and inspiring reflections from cultural and spiritual leaders.
In a time of global challenges—from armed conflicts and climate crises to rapid technological change—meditation offers a powerful pathway to cultivate peace, unity, and compassion. The United Nations World Meditation Day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of nurturing human consciousness to address these pressing issues and foster harmony within ourselves and our communities. By cultivating inner peace, individuals contribute to building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainabl...
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- Bearing Witness: A Journalist's Perspective in Conflict Zones - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
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- 25:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This engaging session explores the vital role of credible journalism in conflict zones, offering firsthand narratives and insights from journalists and photojournalists who have reported from the front lines. Through personal anecdotes and vivid imagery, participants will highlight their experiences on the ground, share the challenges faced, and stress the critical importance of authenticity in an age of rising disinformation.
Speakers:
Motaz Azaiza, Photojournalist
Giles Clarke, Photojournalist
Valeriia Bezpala, Head of Foreign Cooperation, Suspilne Ukraine
Moderator:
Simon Bishop, Chief Executive Officer, BBC Media Action
SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
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- UN chief launches humanitarian appeal from war-torn #lebanon
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is in Beirut on a solidarity visit, stressing that words must be matched by action. Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East Mr. Guterres launched a Flash Humanitarian Appeal for US$308.3 million to provide crucial humanitarian aid to support the people of Lebanon. This emergency funding will cover essential needs like food and clean water for the next three months, highlighting the urgent situation in the middle east.
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- Gender Equality Under Threat - President of the General Assembly Press Conference | United Nations
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- 33:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, told journalists in New York that “gender equality has never been more supported globally than today. But at the same time, we have never seen such organised attempts to roll back these successes.”
As the seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women takes place at United Nations Headquarters in New York this week, Baerbock said, “all around the world we can see women rights are the benchmark for the strength, freedom and economic development of societies. So therefore, in the interest of all.”
She said, “if countries would close the gender pay gap, the productivity all around the world, the GDP would increase by 12 trillion US dollars. If we would close the digital divide between men and women, the world economy would grow until 2050 by over 100 trillion US dollars. This is the GDP combined between the United States and China.”
The PGA said, “women rights are in...
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- Lebanon, Palestine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (13 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 21:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Secretary-General/Travels
Lebanon
UN Interim Force in Lebanon
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Strait of Hormuz/Humanitarian
Attacks on Synagogues
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Briefings/Monday
Financial Contribution
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS
The Secretary-General arrived in Beirut earlier today. He arrived from Ankara and landed in Lebanon at a critical and timely moment for country and the wider region. Upon his arrival, he said this is a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon who did not choose this war. They were dragged into it.
The Secretary-General appealed to both parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire and stop the enormous suffering of civilians in the region. The Secretary-General just finished a round of meetings with President Joseph Aoun, with the Speaker of...
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- International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2026 - UN Chief Message | United Nations
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2026 (15 March).
"The world’s 2 billion Muslims hail from all corners of the globe, reflecting the vast diversity of humanity itself.
Yet they often face institutional discrimination, socio-economic exclusion, biased immigration policies, and unwarranted surveillance and profiling. These worrying trends are fuelled by anti-Muslim rhetoric and outright hate, which can lead to harassment and violence against individuals and places of worship.
Governments must take concrete steps to address hate speech, protect religious freedom and combat discrimination, including by ensuring full compliance with international human rights law.
Online platforms must work to wipe out hate speech and harassment against people based on their religion or belief.
And all people need to speak out against bigotry, xenophobia and ...
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- Afghanistan: Growing humanitarian need - Press Conference | United Nations
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- 15:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Top official at UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) told reporters, “Airstrikes and cross border clashes have disrupted the delivery of humanitarian assistance and contributed to both primary and secondary displacement,” reiterating the Secretary-General's call for “restraint de-escalation for the parties to recommit to a ceasefire and for renewed diplomatic engagement.”
Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) spoke to reporters via video link,
She said, “looking ahead, we're concerned that after Eid al-Fitr, the situation could deteriorate further and we urge both sides to step back, accept mediation and prevent a broader regional crisis.”
Gagnon also reminded the de facto authorities of their international obligations on counterterrorism, “particularly on concerns raised by neighboring States.”
She als...
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- UN Secretary-General is on a Ramadan solidarity visit to Türkiye
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 'Around the world, we hear much talk of peace, but we see far too little of it,' UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at a ceremony in Türkiye while accepting the Atatürk International Award for Peace.
The UN chief met President Erdogan of Türkiye to discuss developments in the Middle East and other key issues.
His visit to Türkiye is also the latest solidarity visit to a Muslim nation to mark the holy month of Ramadan in what has become an annual tradition.
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- Iran on the Middle East - Security Council Stakeout (12 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 12:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Remarks by Ambassador Mr. Amir Saeid Iravani, Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, at the Security Council Media Stakeout
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- Iran, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (12 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 23:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General/Türkiye
- Middle East/Humanitarian
- Iran
- Lebanon/Humanitarian
- Lebanon
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Sudan
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Financial Contribution
- Briefing Tomorrow
MIDDLE EAST/HUMANITARIAN
Turning to the situation in the Middle East, our humanitarian colleagues remind us that the region is home to some of the largest numbers of people in need of humanitarian assistance globally. The recent escalation risks deepening civilian suffering and causing further damage to already fragile civilian infrastructure.
According to UNHCR, more than 4.1 million people have been internally displaced in Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon and Pakistan since the beginning of the escalation. Additionally, some 117,000 people have sought refuge in anoth...
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- Middle East: Dangerous escalation of hostilities - Peace Operations Chief | United Nations
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- 9:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Head of United Nations Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his part said both Hizbullah and the Israeli government are in violation of Council resolution 1701 and noted that peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) “have remained in position in line with the mandate this Council has provided, while continuously reassessing the force's posture against prevailing risk.”
Lacroix said, “many rockets have been launched from south of the Litani River, which demonstrates the presence of unauthorised armed personnel, assets and weapons south of the Litani River,” while the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) “have issued displacement orders for the entire UNIFIL area of operations and intensified daily strikes, impacting multiple locations in the UNIFIL area of operations.”
He said, “UNIFIL continues to maintain constant contact with the parties to avoid misunderstandings, de-conflict and de-escalate where possible.”
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- Youth in the spotlight as UN DESA examines mental health and population trends | United Nations
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Last month, UN DESA launched the World Youth Report on Youth Mental Health and Well-being, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive, youth-informed mental health policies. Another report is now underway, this time homing in on the latest youth population trends, helping policymakers use population foresight to address the needs of young people everywhere and to ensure that demographic change supports equitable and sustainable development.
Read more: https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/feature/march-2026/youth-spotlight-un-desa-examines-mental-health-and-population
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- Middle East: Renewed violence largely erased recent progress - DPPA Briefing | United Nations
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- 8:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Addressing a Security Council meeting on the situation in Lebanon, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said, “amid an already devastating escalation in the Middle East, the decision by Hizbullah to attack Israel on 2 March has again drawn Lebanon into a conflict it neither sought nor can afford.”
In turn, DiCarlo said, Israel “has carried out extensive strikes in southern Beirut, across southern Lebanon and in the Bekaa and Baalbek regions. These operations have reportedly killed over 570 people and left over 1,400 injured, according to the Lebanese government.”
She said, “Hizbullah must cease its attacks on Israel and cooperate with the government's efforts to assert full state authority and establish a monopoly over weapons,” while Israel “must halt its military campaign in Lebanon and withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory.”
DiCarlo stressed that “the sovereignty and territoria...
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- Russia on Ukraine - Security Council Media Stakeout | United Nations
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- 12:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia described Ukraine’s March 10 missile strike on the the city of Bryansk a “barbaric crime” and accused Western countries of direct involvement.
Speaking to reporters today (11 Mar) in New York, the Russian Ambassador said, “On March 10th, the neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv committed yet another barbaric crime against the civilian population of our country by carrying out a missile strike on Bryansk, a busy business district located in close proximity to multiple apartment residential buildings, children's goods stores, a university and other civilian infrastructure came under deliberate attack. “
He said, “As a result of this strike, seven people were killed and 42 were injured.”
Ambassador Nebenzia said, “the expired head of the regime, Zelenskyy speaking to the press, described this heinous attack as a successful operation and thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their service,” adding that “thi...
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- Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (11 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 24:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Secretary-General/Travels
Security Council
Lebanon
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sudan
Ukraine
Humanitarian Funding/87 million Lives Campaign
Noon Briefing Guest
Financial Contribution
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SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS
The Secretary-General landed in Türkiye a short while ago to begin his Ramadan solidarity visit, which we announced yesterday. Tomorrow, he will meet with representatives of non-governmental organizations that support refugees. He will also visit the Ankara Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, one of the provincial branches of the Presidency of Migration Management responsible for procedures related to foreigners in Türkiye.
This visit, as we told you, is intended to highlight the gen...
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- Gulf Cooperation Countries & Jordan on Iran - Media Stakeout | United Nations
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- 17:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Remarks to the media by Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, alongside other members of the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) and Jordan, on the situation in Iran.
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- Staying at the Table: Women Leading Through Change | Goals Lounge| United Nations
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- 28:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Women’s leadership does not diminish with age—it deepens. Yet too often, women are expected to narrow their roles or step out of visibility just as their experience and influence grow. This conversation creates a moment to recognise women’s leadership across the life course and to reaffirm the value of authority built over time.
Aligned with the priorities of the Commission on the Status of Women, the discussion brings together women whose leadership spans business, culture and public advocacy, illustrating how influence can be carried forward to shape institutions, narratives and policy agendas. It challenges ageism alongside sexism, reframing later stage leadership not as reinvention, but as continuity of power, voice and public contribution.
Linking lived experience to the Beijing Platform for Action and the Sustainable Development Goals, the conversation moves beyond personal narrative to structural questions: what enables women to keep leading acr...
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- Lebanon - Joint Security Council Stakeout | United Nations
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- 6:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Joint Press Encounter: Permanent Missions of Armenia, Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, Panama, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom and Uruguay on the situation in Lebanon.
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- Israel on the Middle East - Security Council Stakeout | United Nations
- Runtime
- 9:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Remarks by Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
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- Syria: Chemical Weapons eliminations efforts - ODA Briefing | United Nations
- Runtime
- 9:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Adedeji Ebo, told the Security Council that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Syrian Arab Republic “have continued to engage on how to eliminate any remnants of the chemical weapons programme developed by the previous government.”
Addressing a Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2118 on Syria’s chemical weapons programme, Ebo recalled that “since 2014, the OPCW Technical Secretariat has not been able to confirm that the declaration submitted by the previous government was accurate and complete.”
He said, “in addition to the 26 declared chemical weapons-related sites, information made available to the OPCW suggests that there are more than 100 other sites that may have been involved in the previous government’s chemical-weapons related activities. As part of its work on this matter, the OPCW Technical Secretariat plans to visit all ...
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- Iran on the Middle East - Security Council Stakeout | United Nations
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- 7:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Iranian Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani said, “the world is witnessing how a rogue and irresponsible state, together with an illegitimate regime, is targeting the Iranian schools, hospitals, residential building infrastructure, a sports hall and relief facilities. These attacks have already claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians, including women and children.”
Amir-Saeid Iravani told reporters at in New York today (10 Mar) airstrikes on the night of March 7 hit fuel storage facilities in Tehran and other cities. “This attack released large quantities of hazardous and toxic pollutants into the atmosphere,” he said. He cited the Iranian Red Crescent Society as saying the blasts caused “severe air pollution and serious health risks for civilians, especially children, women and elderly, and those with critical health conditions.”
The ambassador said the United States on March 7 targeted a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Island in Horm...
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- Colombia, Iran, Lebanon & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (9 March 2026) | United Nations
- Runtime
- 33:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Tom Fletcher Briefing
Trip Announcement
Town Hall with Women Civil Society Leaders
Colombia
Middle East/Iran
Lebanon
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Security Council/Syria
Security Council/Afghanistan
Afghanistan Refugees
South Sudan
Ukraine
Myanmar
Cuba
Violence Against Children
Gender-Discriminatory Nationality Laws
International Day of Women Judges
TOM FLETCHER BRIEFING
Tomorrow, at 2pm in Geneva, which will be 9am here in New York, given the time difference, Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, will be speaking to reporters.
He’ll update you all on the progress made in his goal this year to reach 87 million people with life-saving aid. For that, the humanitarian community will need $23 billion.
Co...
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- Afghanistan: Risks of Terrorism, Narcotics, Migration – Security Council Briefing | United Nations
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- 14:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- UN Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan Georgette Gagnon said that the country “could again become a driver of regional and global instability, in the form of out-migration, terrorism, narcotics and more.”
Addressing the Security Council, Gagnon said, “The conflict with Pakistan has had punishing human and economic costs. We reiterate the Secretary General’s deep concern about the escalation and impact on civilian populations, his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for the two countries to resolve any differences through diplomacy. We urge both sides to recommit to a ceasefire without delay and safeguard the protection of civilians. I also reiterate our request to ensure the free flow of humanitarian assistance into Afghanistan.”
She continued, “It is difficult to predict the outcome of the conflict in the Middle East, but it is already affecting Afghanistan. With the border closed between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iran pro...
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- Anne Hathaway on International Women's Day 2026 | United Nations
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- 6:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Leading voices on women’s rights and justice joined UN Women for the official United Nations commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
At a time when women’s rights face renewed backlash around the world, the International Women’s Day 2026 event, held under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls”, underscored the power of women and girls, across generations, movements and cultures, in all their diversity, coming together to defend equality and demand change for all women and girls.
Anne Hathaway, actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador stated, “Our choosing to celebrate today does not signal that we are here to accommodate injustice. No. Our celebration today affirms our determination to outlast it. Don’t let us wait, please. Happy International Women’s Day.”
Aligned with 70th Commission on the Status of Women, the observance is conceived as a single, cont...
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- Afghanistan: Repression of Women and Girls - Joint Media Stakeout | United Nations
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Joint statement on behalf of the Shared Commitments holders on Women, Peace and Security (Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom) and members of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, delivered by Eloy Alfaro de Alba, Permanent Representative of Panama to the United Nations, ahead of the Security Council briefing on UNAMA.
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- Gender Equality, Iran & Other Topics - Daily Press Briefing (9 March 2026) | United Nations
- Runtime
- 25:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
Middle East/Iran
Lebanon
Sudan
Occupied Palestinian Territory
South Sudan
Abyei
Security Council
Financial Contribution
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
The Commission on the Status of Women is holding its seventieth session here at UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on rights, justice and action for all women and girls.
Earlier today, the Secretary-General delivered remarks at the opening of the session. He stressed that gender equality is, and always has been, a question of power. “No step forward for women’s rights has ever been given. Every step has been won.”
Mr. Guterres highlighted progress within the UN, noting that women now make up half of all UN workforce across professional and higher categories, with parit...
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- International Women's Day 2026 | United Nations
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The United Nations celebrates International Women's Day 2026 under the theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls."
#IAmMalala
#IWD2026
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- Israel on Iran - Security Council Stakeout | United Nations
- Runtime
- 12:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon said, “to the women of Iran, your enemy is our enemy,” vowing Israel will continue to target Iran’s leadership and “dismantle its nuclear ballistic missile capabilities.”
Ambassador Danon spoke to reporters, a day after International Women's Day and on the opening day of the Commission on the Status of Women. The guests standing with the Ambassador are Raheleh Amiri, a psychologist from Kerman, Iran; Nazee Moinian, fellow at the Middle East Institute; Marjan Keypour Greenblatt, human rights activist and Shiva Amini, former Iranian national women's futsal player.
The Israeli Ambassador reiterated that “allowing Iran to threaten the region and continue its oppression is not an option,” adding that Israel will continue to target Iran’s leadership and dismantle its nuclear ballistic missile capabilities. “As the machinery weakens, you, mardom Iran, the people of Iran, will have the opportunity to shape your future w...
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- International Women's Day 2026
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- 59:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD 2026), under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, marks a moment to amplify our collective determination. No matter how deeply rooted the sexism or how discouraging the politics, we refuse to step back or abandon our mandate. Instead, we climb together – for the rights and empowerment of all women and girls.
This year’s United Nations observance of International Women’s Day will take place on 9 March and focus on equal justice, purposefully aligning with the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) (from 9 to 19 March).
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- Protecting Press Freedom: The Risks of Reporting in Gaza and Beyond -SDG Media Zone | United Nations
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- 27:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Journalism is essential to human rights and democracy, yet it can be a dangerous—and too often deadly—profession. Since 2023, there has been an unprecedented surge in the killing of journalists and media workers, with over 240 Palestinian journalists losing their lives in Gaza alone. With restrictions to international media access in Gaza, Palestinian journalists have become the eyes and ears of the world, documenting critical truths at great personal risk.
Speakers:
Biesan Abu-Kwaik, Al Jazeera UN Correspondent
Jodie Ginsberg, Chief Executive, Committee to Protect Journalists
Moderator:
Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary General for Global Communications
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- International Women's Day 2026 - UN Chief's message | United Nations
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for International Women’s Day 2026.
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António Guterres, UN Secretary-General: Women’s rights are human rights. And investing in women and girls is one of the surest ways to make the world a better place.
Michelle Yeoh, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador: When women are involved in negotiating peace, agreements last longer.
Muniba Mazari, UN SDG Advocate: Women in tech make digital tools more inclusive.
Dia Mirza, UN SDG Advocate and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador: Women in government are more likely to pass climate friendly policies.
Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy-Secretary-General: When women have access to decent jobs and fairer workplaces, our economies grow.
Muzoon Almellehan, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador: And educating girls can unlock the brain power we need to...
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- Ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The major commercial shipping crisis caused by the war which has practically halted all vessel movement in the Strait of Hormuz south of Iran is already impacting UN agencies and partners seeking to dispatch lifesaving relief to Gaza and Sudan, among other emergencies. The narrow channel carries nearly one-fifth of global oil along with large volumes of commercial goods.
Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, provides an update on the current situation.
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- Investing in Rural People in Africa and Beyond - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
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- 21:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Rural people are the backbone of food systems worldwide, yet they continue to face persistent challenges — from climate shocks to structural barriers that limit opportunity. Across Africa, investing in rural people — especially women — holds enormous potential to drive food security, reduce poverty, and advance gender equality. This conversation will highlight IFAD's approach to investing in rural communities in Africa and beyond.
Speakers:
Alvaro Lario, President, International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Moderator:
Monicah W. Ndung'u, Chief of Corporate Affairs, Marketing & Partnerships Office, Nation Media Group
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- Middle East Conflict has Reached "a Moment of Grave Peril"-UN Humanitarian Chief | United Nations
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- 14:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Middle East conflict has reached "a moment of grave peril," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned, cautioning that crises are escalating beyond the control of those who started them.
Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told reporters in New York that the region's overlapping emergencies were becoming dangerously interlinked, fueled by what he described as “staggering amounts of money, reportedly a billion dollars a day, funding this war spent on destruction.”
Fletcher called for immediate de-escalation and an end to hostilities, warning that “civilians are facing those consequences across the Middle East; homes, hospitals, and schools are being hit across the region.” UNICEF has reported more than 190 children killed since the escalation began, including over 180 in Iran, seven in Lebanon, three in Israel and one in Kuwait.
In Iran authorities report more than 1,000 deaths and damage to over 100 c...
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- Iran on the situation in the Country - Security Council Stakeout (6 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 10:07
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- 3 months ago
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- Iranian Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani said the United States and Israel have continued “their brutal and massive attack against Iran and the Iranian people unabatedly and without pause,” and urged the Security Council to call “for an immediate halt to this criminal war.”
Talking to reporters outside the Council, Iravani said, “these attacks are indiscriminate. They deliberately target civilians and civilian infrastructure across my country. The United States and Israel have demonstrated that they recognize no red line in committing their crimes.”
He said, “densely populated residential areas and critical civilian infrastructure are deliberately targeted” including with “2,000-pound bombs in densely populated civilian areas.”
The Iranian Ambassador said, “their intention is clear, to terrorize civilians, massacre innocent people, and cause maximum destruction and suffering,” dismissing claims that only military objectives ar...
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- International Women’s Day & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (6 March, 2026) | United Nations
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- 22:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
International Women’s Day
Senior Personnel Appointment
Middle East
Lebanon
Iran
Azerbaijan
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Afghanistan/Pakistan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Jamaica
Food Price Index
Financial Contribution
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
On Sunday, we will mark International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Despite progress, women worldwide still hold just 64 per cent of the legal rights enjoyed by men, and discriminatory laws continue to shape every aspect of women’s lives.
In a message for the Day, the Secretary-General stresses that by fighting discriminatory laws and practices, and defending the progress already achieved, we can ensure the dignity, opportunity and freedom all women dese...
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- #UNHCR mobilizing across region as Middle East crisis escalates
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- 1:28
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- 3 months ago
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- Intensifying hostilities across the Middle East have triggered significant population movement, while clashes along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan have forced thousands of families to flee. Overall, more than 330,000 people have been forcibly displaced, mostly within their own countries.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is already supporting displaced populations and preparing to scale up its assistance as needed. We are also urgently calling for dialogue and de-escalation as violence intensifies.
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- Energy, Critical Minerals, and Security - DPPA Briefing | United Nations
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- 7:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Briefing by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, on Energy, Critical Minerals, and Security.
"First the extraction of these resources must deliver just and equitable outcomes. Across the United Nations system, we are working closely with national authorities to help them strengthen institutions that manage their natural resources, enhance their regulatory frameworks, and maximize their peacebuilding benefits.
We help governments strengthen their ability to negotiate fair mining agreements, build domestic capacity for processing and refinement and mitigate any adverse effects of mining.
Second, we need multilateral and regional action to strengthen governance, improve the traceability of minerals to curb illicit flows, and build more resilient supply chains. Dialogue between producing and consuming countries — as well as with industry and regional organizations — is necessary.
Third, we...
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- Gaza, Iran & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (5 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 23:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Senior Personnel Appointment - Mr. James Swan
- Senior Personnel Appointment - Major General Junhui Wu
- Security Council
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Iran/Middle East
- Lebanon
- Yemen
- Sudan
- International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
- Guest Tomorrow
SECURITY COUNCIL
Today, the Security Council will convene at 3:00 pm for a briefing on “Energy, Critical Minerals, and Security”. Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, will brief.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
Amid the expanding problems throughout the Middle East, we should not lose sight of the situation in the Gaza Strip, which continues to face challenges, including some related to the regional escalation, such as the clo...
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- Israel on Iran - Security Council Stakeout (5, Mar, 2026) | United Nations
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- 17:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Statement by Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in Iran.
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- Designing a World without Nuclear Weapons: Suzuka Nakamura | United Nations
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Suzuka Nakamura, a Japanese peace activist and third‑generation hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) from Nagasaki, has been advocating for a world free of nuclear weapons since high school. Selected as one of the UN Youth Office's 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2025-2027, she is now determined to create a mobile atomic bomb museum as a new way to bring the urgent call for nuclear disarmament to communities across the world.
Learn more about Suzuka: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/en/suzuka-nakamura
#japan
#YouthLead
#IDDNPA
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- Justice for All Women and Girls - UN Women Press Conference | United Nations
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- 40:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A UN Women spokesperson said, “No country in the world has achieved full legal equality between women and men."
Sarah Hendriks, Director of UN Women’s Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division addressing the press at the launch of the Secretary-General’s report “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls.”
Hendriks said, “More than half of the world's countries do not actually define rape by law on the basis of consent. Nearly three quarters, specifically, 74 percent of the world's countries actually still allow child marriage by law, allows girls to be married as children. And in 44 percent of the world's countries, the law does not mandate equal pay for work of equal value.”
She said, “Across the world today, violations of the rights of women and girls are indeed accelerating in a growing culture of impunity. This spans courts. It spans also online spaces and, of course, conflict, and also increas...
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- Iran/Middle East, Palestine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
- Runtime
- 35:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Iran/Middle East
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Afghanistan/Pakistan
Iraq – Yanar Mohammed
UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
Peacebuilding Fund
Financial Contribution
IRAN/MIDDLE EAST
The UN continues to follow developments in the Middle East very closely. In answer to questions about the Secretary-General’s contacts, the Spokesman said that yesterday afternoon, the Secretary-General accepted a request to meet with the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani. During the meeting, the Secretary-General reiterated his position as stated during Saturday’s Security Council session. He expressed his hope for a swift end to the conflict and return to dialogue in the interest of regional stability.
The Secretary-General also met yesterday with Omar Said Omar A...
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- Israel on Iran - Security Council Stakeout (3, Mar, 2026) | United Nations
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- 13:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Statement by Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in Iran.
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- Iran, Sudan, Palestine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (03 March 2026) | United Nations
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- 28:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Highlights:
Iran
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Afghanistan/Pakistan
Sudan
Ukraine
Resident Coordinator - Costa Rica
EU/UN Strategic Committee on Peace and Security
World Wildlife Day
Rafeeuddin Ahmed
Financial Contribution
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IRAN
Concerning the situation in the Middle East, I can tell you and you will not be surprised, the Secretary-General continues to follow the situation in that region with great concern. He is particularly worried about the multiplication of new fronts.
We are also witnessing an increasing number of civilian casualties and a severe humanitarian impact on the well-being of people throughout the region.
In addition, the continued attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf can have a dramatic impact on the global economy, which...
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- Children, Technology, Education in Conflict - DPPA Briefing | United Nations
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- 7:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Briefing by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, on Children, Technology and Education in Conflict.
