COVID-19 Threatens to Undo Decades of Progress in Eradicating Poverty, Official Says, as Second Committee Takes Up Agriculture Development, Food Security

2020-10-17 Information

COVID-19 Threatens to Undo Decades of Progress in Eradicating Poverty, Official Says, as Second Committee Takes Up Agriculture Development, Food Security

With the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change exacerbating world hunger, speakers emphasized the need to boost agriculture, empower farmers, preserve

International Affairs

2020-10-17 Information

Refrain from Incitement, Ethnic Profiling, Violence, Urges Secretary-General, Calling for Inclusive, Peaceful Conduct of Presidential Elections in Guinea

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: On the eve of the presidential

International Affairs

2020-10-17 Information

Refrain from Incitement, Ethnic Profiling, Violence, Urges Secretary-General, Calling for Inclusive, Peaceful Conduct of Presidential Elections in Guinea

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: On the eve of the presidential

International Affairs

2020-10-16 Information

New Urban Agenda an ‘Accelerator for Sustainable Development’, Says Executive Director, as Second Committee Takes Up Human Settlements Programme

While dubbing the New Urban Agenda an engine for economic growth, poverty reduction and environmental protection, especially during the COVID‑19

International Affairs

2020-10-16 Information

Third Committee Experts Tackle Questions around Torture, Judicial Independence, Pointing to Eroded Prison Conditions, ‘Outright’ Denial of International Law

The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) tackled broad questions of torture, counter‑terrorism and judicial independence today, as delegates engaged

International Affairs

2020-10-16 Information

Condemning Attacks in Mali on Peacekeepers, Civilians, Mission Camp, Secretary-General Urges Authorities to Bring Perpetrators to Justice

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns the two

International Affairs

2020-10-16 Information

Welcoming Further Release of Detainees in Yemen, Secretary-General Says Prisoner Exchange is Proof Breakthrough Can Be Achieved through Dialogue, Compromise

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General welcomes the further release

International Affairs

2020-10-15 Information

Pandemic Dealt ‘Profound Blows’ to Human Rights Worldwide, High Commissioner Warns Third Committee, amid Calls for People-Centred Policies, Unbiased Response

Aside from weakening vital medical systems, damaging the global economy and slowing development gains, the COVID‑19 pandemic has also caused

International Affairs

2020-10-15 Information

Pandemic Should Serve as ‘a Wake-up Call’ for Bridging Infrastructure, Science, Technology Divide, Chair Tells Second Committee, Economic and Social Council

Significant investment in infrastructure will be needed to ensure that developing countries can fully recover from the COVID‑19 pandemic, speakers

International Affairs

2020-10-15 Information

Young People Have Central Role to Play in Efforts for Better Recovery, Secretary-General Says, in Video Remarks to Y20 Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Y20 Summit, being held from 15-17 October: It is a pleasure

International Affairs

2020-10-15 Information

Gender Digital Divide Wide for Rural Women, Secretary-General Notes, in Message for International Day Observance

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Rural Women, “Building Rural Women’s Resilience in the

International Affairs

2020-10-15 Information

Condemning Exploitation of COVID-19 Resources, Secretary-General Urges Governments to Clamp Down on Illicit Activities, Use Tools from Convention against Corruption

The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today: Corruption is criminal, immoral and the ultimate betrayal of

International Affairs

2020-10-14 Information

Secretary-General, at General Assembly Tribute, Hails Late Ruler of Kuwait as Distinguished Statesman, Outstanding Humanitarian, Bridge-Builder

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the sixteenth plenary meeting of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly:

International Affairs

2020-10-14 Information

Third Committee Tackles Broad Questions of Human Rights, as Interactive Dialogues with Mandate Holders Elicit Contrasting Views on Civil, Political Freedoms

The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) turned its attention to the broad promotion and protection of human rights today,

International Affairs

2020-10-14 Information

Poverty Eradication Efforts, Tourism Sector Hard Hit by Devastating Consequences of COVID-19, Delegates Underline in Second Committee

Already impacted from economic slowdowns in recent years, efforts by States to eradicate poverty have been hindered by the devastating

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