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Syria: Security Council highlights escalating crisis and civilian suffering
25 June 2024
Syria continues in a state of “grave crisis” with civilian suffering on the rise, the UN Security Council heard during a briefing on Tuesday.
Najat Rochdi, UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, told council members that Syria’s dire situation needs political solutions in order for its issues…
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Feeling ‘90 per cent stronger’: Families in the Philippines help prevent drug abuse
25 June 2024
A mother in the Philippines has explained how she feels “90 per cent stronger” after participating in a UN-supported programme which aims to build parenting skills and help children communicate more openly about difficult issues such as drugs.
Rowena Cruz participated in the…
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Security Council: Regional crisis deepens as Gaza war grinds on
25 June 2024
While the situation in Gaza remains catastrophic, ongoing Israeli settlement expansion and escalating violence in the occupied West Bank is ratcheting up tension across the whole region, the UN’s Middle East envoy said on Tuesday.
Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace…
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Humanitarians are beacon of hope amidst global turmoil: Guterres
25 June 2024
Human suffering continues to worsen against a backdrop of conflict and runaway climate change the UN chief said on Tuesday, calling on countries to step up support for those in need and protect the humanitarians who aid them.
Addressing the 2024 Humanitarian Segment of the Economic and Social…
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UNRWA Press Conference
25 June 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Update on the situation in the oPt
Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General
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Director-General's remarks at the Fourth Annual Security Symposium
24 June 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
Fourth Annual Security Symposium “Innovative and Tech-Enabled Security Risk Management” Monday, 24 June 2024 at 10:00 a.m.Room VII, Palais des Nations Ladies and Gentlemen,Distinguished guests, Dear colleagues, Good morning and welcome to the Security Symposium at the United Nations Office in Geneva. It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to both…
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AFTERNOON - Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Conveys Alarm at Violent Crackdown on Peaceful Demonstrators at Universities Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza
24 June 2024
Meeting Summaries
Council Concludes Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Right of Everyone to the Enjoyment of the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental HealthThe Human Rights Council this afternoon…
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OHCHR Press Conference
24 June 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Briefing from the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls on the reports to the 56th session of the Human Rights Council
Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Starts Dialogue on Drug Use, Harm Reduction and the Right to Health, and Concludes Discussion on Prostitution and Violence against Women
24 June 2024
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The Human Rights Council this morning started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, and…
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Effort to restore Iran nuclear deal ‘remains elusive’, Security Council hears
24 June 2024
Restoring the Iran nuclear deal to its full and effective implementation “remains elusive”, the UN’s top political affairs official said on Monday, adding that participating countries remain at odds with each other.
Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and…
