The Human Rights Council must serve as a “sanctuary of humanity” that not only protects but also delivers on the promise of human rights as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, the General Assembly heard today, as it considered the body’s report.
Detailing the judicial activities of the International Court of Justice over the past year, its President described to the General Assembly today how the principal judicial organ of the United Nations contributes to the Organization’s objectives as it continues to advise and adjudicate on issues of global importance.
The General Assembly today adopted — by an overwhelming majority, though short of the near-unanimous support seen in previous years — a resolution calling for an end to the decades-old United States embargo against Cuba, before turning its attention to the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the complex challenges it faces in an increasingly divided world.
As the Caribbean region prepares for the devastation that will be caused by Hurricane Melissa, speakers at the General Assembly’s annual meeting about the embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba highlighted its impact on ordinary citizens’ lives in that country.
The General Assembly holds its annual debate today on the work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources and infinite opportunities for growth, unlocking Africa’s potential requires global solidarity, renewed investments and a level financial playing field, the General Assembly heard today, as it met to discuss the New Partnership for Africa’s Development.
No nation should be left behind due to its geography, the General Assembly heard today as it endorsed a declaration reaffirming the international community’s commitment to landlocked developing countries.
The General Assembly held a joint debate today on United Nations reform and Africa’s development, with delegates urging “comprehensive and coherent reform” of the Organization and backing a fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa to drive the continent’s “transformation, equity and global solidarity”.
The General Assembly convened today following the recent veto in the Security Council to address the escalating crisis in Gaza and consider next steps for peace and accountability.
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray, for the UN High-level Conference on the Situation of Human Rights of Rohingya and other Minorities in Myanmar, in New York today:
