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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Holds Informal Meeting with States Parties
25 October 2024
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The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women this morning held an informal meeting with States parties.Committee Experts briefed States parties on the Committee’s work on individual communications; gender-based violence against women; the women, peace and security…
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Director-General's remarks at the Concert on the occasion of United Nations Day 2024
24 October 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
Concert de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande à l’occasion de la Journée des Nations UniesJeudi, 24 octobre 2024, à 19 h 30Victoria Hall, Genève Monsieur l’Ambassadeur [M. Lauber],Madame la Présidente [de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Mme de Senarclens],Excellences,Mesdames et Messieurs,Quel plaisir d’être parmi vous ce soir ! Comme le…
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Experts of the Human Rights Committee Express Condolences for Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Raise Questions on Türkiye’s Anti-Terrorism Legislation and Measures Imposed during the 2016 State of Emergency
24 October 2024
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The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Türkiye on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political…
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Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security
24 October 2024
Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine and beyond reveal that females are disproportionately affected – from gender-based violence to rape used as a tool of war – but the UN chief’s newly released report suggests eight ways for policymakers and interested parties to advance women’s role in peace and security…
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‘Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns
24 October 2024
Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change, according to a new report released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
In short, countries must start curbing…
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Gaza: Polio could spread unless vaccines reach war-torn north
24 October 2024
An immediate ceasefire is needed in Gaza as the enclave faces the additional threat of polio spreading, if the final phase of a vaccination campaign continues to face delays in reaching the besieged north, where the “nightmare is intensifying”, top UN officials stressed on Thursday.
“It is…
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BRICS Summit: Guterres underscores bloc’s role in boosting global cooperation
24 October 2024
The BRICS intergovernmental organization can play a greater role in strengthening multilateralism for global development and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, in remarks to the group’s summit hosted by Russia in the city of Kazan.
He urged the…
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‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator
24 October 2024
The UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Thursday urged the international community to push harder for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian collapse.
Speaking at the International Conference in Support of Lebanon’…
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New UN push to ensure women’s equal participation peace
24 October 2024
The UN on Thursday launched the “Common Pledge” initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement of women in peace processes.
Announcing the Pledge at a Security Council open debate on women, peace and security, UN Deputy…
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World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems
24 October 2024
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, with ongoing fighting between rival militaries displacing millions.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has increased its humanitarian response in Sudan’s conflict-ravaged areas, particularly in Darfur, where the…
