Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali told the General Assembly this morning that considerable and widespread progress had been made to improve the health, nutrition, education and protection of the world’s children, major goals set at the 199…
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More Unified, Early Action Key for Preventing Conflict, Reducing Human Suffering, Speakers Tells Security Council, Pointing to High Cost of Managing Crises
The United Nations should explore greater use of conflict prevention and mediation tools enshrined in its founding Charter, speakers told the Security Council today, as it examined the Organization’s long-standing culture of spending billions of dollar…
Read MoreSecurity Council: conflict prevention and mediation
Note: Following are summaries of statements made today in the Security Council meeting on conflict prevention and mediation. A complete summary of this Council meeting will be available later today as Press Release SC/13837.Briefings
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES,…
Read MoreTragedy of Mediterranean deaths continues, as seven drown, 57 rescued: UN Migration agency
IOM Greece reported that the deaths bring the total this year to 41, on the so-called Eastern Mediterranean route linking Africa and the Middle East to Europe, which is one of the busiest routes for migrants.The agency said that more than half the pass…
Read MoreHumanitarian Aid: over €152 million for Africa’s Sahel region
As countries in the Sahel continue to suffer from armed conflicts, climate change, and a food and nutrition crisis, the EU is providing €152.05 million to bring relief to people in need in the region. Combined with last year’s funding, humanitarian ass…
Read MoreSudan mediation, Somalia drought, and the severity of need
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Ethiopian PM in Sudan mediation effort
On Friday, Abiy Ahmed began mediation talks in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, aimed at restarting nego…
Read MoreSudan mediation, Somalia drought, and the severity of need
Our editors’ weekly take on humanitarian news, trends, and developments from around the globe.
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Ethiopian PM in Sudan mediation effort
On Friday, Abiy Ahmed began mediation talks in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, aimed at restarting nego…
Read MoreBeginning Coordination, Management Segment, Economic and Social Council Adopts Texts on Social Development, Gender, Non-Governmental Organizations
Commencing its 2019 Management Segment, the Economic and Social Council today adopted seven resolutions and six draft decisions and took up several reports on various topics, including one draft decision it adopted by a recorded vote.The decision title…
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Note: Following is a partial summary of today’s meetings of the Economic and Social Council. A complete summary of today’s Council meetings will be available later today following the conclusion of the afternoon meeting as Press Release ECOSOC/6996.Sta…
Read MoreNigeria ‘Water is like gold here’
World Food Programme (WFP) initiatives help restore water resources and benefit the local economy in northeast NigeriaThe thousands of displaced people living in Pulka face a serious water crisis. Photo: WFP/Patrick Fuller.Amidst the flat sandy landsca…
Read More87th Plenary Meeting of General Assembly 73rd Session
The General Assembly, acting by acclamation today, elected Tijjani Muhammad Bande (Nigeria) today as President of its seventy-fourth session, as well as 20 Vice-Presidents.Mr. Bande, a professor and diplomat who has been Nigeria’s Permanent Repr…
Read More87th Plenary Meeting of General Assembly 73rd Session
The General Assembly, acting by acclamation today, elected Tijjani Muhammad Bande (Nigeria) today as President of its seventy-fourth session, as well as 20 Vice-Presidents.Mr. Bande, a professor and diplomat who has been Nigeria’s Permanent Repr…
Read MoreThreats Still Loom large in Central Africa, despite Positive Steps in Several Countries, Secretary-General’s Special Representative Tells Security Council
Members Express Concern over Continuing Herder-Pastoralist Clashes, Attacks by Boko Haram, Other Terrorist GroupsDespite recent political and security gains, Central Africa still faces looming threats — from the deteriorating humanitarian situatio…
Read MoreThreats Still Loom large in Central Africa, despite Positive Steps in Several Countries, Secretary-General’s Special Representative Tells Security Council
Members Express Concern over Continuing Herder-Pastoralist Clashes, Attacks by Boko Haram, Other Terrorist GroupsDespite recent political and security gains, Central Africa still faces looming threats — from the deteriorating humanitarian situatio…
Read MoreNew Permanent Representative of Niger Presents Credentials
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)Abdou Abarry, the new Permanent Representative of Niger to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonío Guterres today.
Mr. Abarry was previously …
Read MoreEquator Prize 2019 winners announced for local innovative climate solutions
New York, June 5 – The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announced today the winners of the 10th Equator Prize, recognizing 22 local and indigenous communities from across the world. The winning organizations, which showcase innovative, natu…
Read MoreSecurity Council: Central Africa Region
Note: A complete summary of today’s Security Council meeting will be made available after its conclusion.Briefing
FRANÇOIS LOUNCÉNY FALL, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central …
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Elects by Acclamation Nigeria’s Permanent Representative as President of Seventy-Fourth Session, Also Chooses 20 Vice-Presidents
The General Assembly, acting by acclamation today, elected Tijjani Muhammad Bande (Nigeria) today as President of its seventy-fourth session, as well as 20 Vice-Presidents.Mr. Bande, a professor and diplomat who has been Nigeria’s Permanent Repres…
Read MoreAnnual Session of the Executive Board 2019
As prepared for delivery.
Mr. President, Members of the Executive Board, colleagues and friends.It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this session of the UNDP Executive Board.We meet today to consider the first miles travelled of UNDP’s new c…
Annual Session of the Executive Board 2019
As prepared for delivery.
Mr. President, Members of the Executive Board, colleagues and friends.It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this session of the UNDP Executive Board.We meet today to consider the first miles travelled of UNDP’s new c…
North Eastern Nigeria emergency
In Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states in northeast Nigeria, conflict is affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Almost 3 million people are facing hunger and 440,000 children under 5 are severely malnourished. Violence and insecurity are…
Read More‘Catastrophic’ healthcare costs put mothers and newborns at risk
In a new report highlighting how few of the world’s poorest pregnant women have a doctor, nurse of midwife at their side when they need them most, the UN Children’s Fund said that more than 800 women die every day from complications, while many more mo…
Read MoreSecretary-General Appoints James Swan of United States Special Representative, Head of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of James Swan of the United States as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). He will succ…
Read MorePrint article < IPPFAR, GIZ Introduces Online SRHR Policy Tracking Tool >
The International Planned Parenthood Federation, Africa Region (IPPF), in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has introduced an online Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) tracking tool, to encourage advo…
Read MoreCommittee on Non-Governmental Organizations Takes Up Quadrennial Reports, Sets June Date for Submitting Its Report, Concluding Resumed Session
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today suspended its 2019 resumed session pending one final day of work next month when its report to the Economic and Social Council will be finalized for adoption.Delegates approved 20 to 29 Ja…
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