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Secretary-General Appoints Pablo Ruiz Hiebra of Spain United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uruguay
On 1 August, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Pablo Ruiz Hiebra of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator…
Preparatory Committee for Least Developed Countries Conference Concludes Second Session after Week-Long Talks on New 10-Year Sustainable Development Road Map
The intergovernmental Preparatory Committee for the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries concluded its second session today,…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Eri Kaneko, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. **Afghanistan Turning…
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack against United Nations Compound That Killed Security Officer, Injured Others in Herat, Afghanistan
United Nations Print The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly…
Young People Need Allies to Make Sure They Are Engaged, Included, Understood, Secretary-General Says in message for International Youth Day
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Youth Day, observed on 12 August: Young people are on the front…
General Assembly: Plenary | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
Note: Owing to the liquidity crisis impacting our Organization, only a partial summary of statements made in today’s meetings of…
Security Council Extends Mandate of Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, until 31 January, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2587 (2021)
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for six months —…
Adopting Resolution 2588 (2021) by 14 Votes in Favour, 1 Abstention, Security Council Extends Mandate of Expert Panel on Central African Republic, Renews Arms Embargo
The Security Council today adopted a resolution extending for one year its arms embargo on the Central African Republic —…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Eri Kaneko, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Good afternoon. …
Effective Recovery from Pandemic Requires Investing in Teachers, Digital Learning, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses in Message to Global Education Summit
Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the Global Education Summit: Financing the Global…
More Help Needed, Delegates Say, as General Assembly Considers United Nations Role in Africa’s Anti-Malaria Fight, Efforts for Lasting Peace, Sustainable Development
Africa needs more support on its path to growth, speakers said today, as the 193-member General Assembly examined efforts by…
Prioritizing Gaza Reconstruction Must Not Detract from Broader International Goal of Ending Israeli Occupation, Deputy Special Coordinator Tells Security Council
Speakers Urge Israel to Allow Unhindered Entry of Humanitarian Aid as Physical Damage from Violent Clashes in May Estimated at…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Good afternoon,…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Good afternoon,…
Withdrawal of Hybrid Peacekeeping Operation in Darfur Completed by 30 June Deadline, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Outlining Plans to Liquidate Assets
The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) completed the withdrawal of all uniformed and civilian personnel by its…
Domestic Resources Will Play Large Part in Shaping Financing Direction, Impact of Investments, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Food Systems Ministerial Event
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the Food Systems Pre-Summit ministerial round table on Transforming Food Systems…
Pandemic Has Helped Reverse Sustainable Development Progress, Delay Action on Key Transitions, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Food Systems Pre-Summit
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the opening of the Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome today: This…
Commission on Limits of Continental Shelf Announces Passing of Commissioner Jair Alberto Ribas Marques (Brazil), 18 July 2021
NEW YORK, 26 July (Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea) ― It is with deep sadness that…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Good afternoon. …
Independent Audit Advisory Committee Holds Fifty-Fifth Session Virtually, 21-23 July
The Independent Audit Advisory Committee of the United Nations (IAAC) held its fifty-fifth session from 21 to 23 July. Due to the…