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World News in Brief: recovery efforts in Ukraine, human rights in Sudan and WHO report
11 October 2023
In Ukraine, a UN team on the ground is working closely with the Government, local authorities, the private sector, and communities – including youth groups – to boost the country’s massive recovery efforts.
“Our team has mobilized and is currently implementing more…
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In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end
11 October 2023
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has wrapped up a three-day visit to Iceland, where she stressed the UN’s dual objective for peace – for the world and with nature – and noted the country’s role enhancing global cooperation on peace as well as climate action.
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Colombia stepping up efforts achieve historic peace goals, UN envoy says
11 October 2023
As Colombia prepares to mark the seventh anniversary of the peace agreement that ended the decades-long conflict there, the Government has increased its efforts to realize the accord’s goals, the UN envoy for the country said on Wednesday.
Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes General Debate on Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
11 October 2023
Meeting Summaries
The Human Rights Council this morning concluded the general debate under agenda item 10 on technical assistance and capacity building.
The Council yesterday heard the presentation of reports of the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner…
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AFTERNOON - Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Deep Concern at the Widespread Deterioration of the Human Rights Situation in Haiti
10 October 2023
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Human Rights Council Hears the Presentation of Reports on Cambodia, Georgia and Yemen, and Starts General Debate on Technical Assistance and Capacity Building…
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Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Bhutan’s “Human Dignity Clinic”, Ask about Women’s Representation in Political Bodies and Perceptions of Violence Against Women
10 October 2023
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the tenth periodic report of Bhutan, with Committee Experts…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that Discrimination Against Women and Others Remains Pervasive in Somali Society, and that While the Central African Republic Has Avoided the Worst Possible Outcome Due to Cooperation, More Remains To Be Done
10 October 2023
Meeting Summaries
Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights…
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PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE
10 October 2023
UN Geneva Press Briefing
Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the…
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Minamata Convention on Mercury - UNEP press conference
10 October 2023
Press Conference Announcement
10 years since the Minamata Convention on Mercury was signed and what to expect from the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention (Geneva, 30 October to 3 November 2023)
Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, Minamata Convention
Marianne Bailey, Senior Coordination Officer, Minamata Convention…
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UN chief proposes $3.3 billion budget for 2024
10 October 2023
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday introduced a $3.3 billion programme budget for the Organization in 2024, amidst an array of global challenges ranging from conflicts, human rights violations, inequalities, and climate disasters.
“The role of the United Nations has never been more vital – and we are…
