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World Leaders Endorse Political Declaration to Help Small Island Developing States Cope with Climate Change, during General Assembly Review of Samoa Pathway

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World Leaders Endorse Political Declaration to Help Small Island Developing States Cope with Climate Change, during General Assembly Review of Samoa Pathway

World leaders gathered at United Nations Headquarters today endorsed a political declaration aimed at protecting small island developing States from the impacts of climate change and accelerating sustainable development in those countries, as the General Assembly held a midterm review of the 10-year action plan, known as the Samoa Pathway, for transforming the lives of people in those islands.

Secretary-General Deplores Reversals in Disarmament Efforts, as General Assembly Commemorates International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

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Secretary-General Deplores Reversals in Disarmament Efforts, as General Assembly Commemorates International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

The only way to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons is to eliminate nuclear weapons themselves, the Secretary-General of the United Nations told delegates today, as the General Assembly met in plenary for a high-level commemoration event.

Oversubscribed SDG-Linked Bond Signals Market Readiness for Sustainable Investing, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Financing for Development Luncheon Event

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Oversubscribed SDG-Linked Bond Signals Market Readiness for Sustainable Investing, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Financing for Development Luncheon Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the luncheon of the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development in New York today:

Amid Rising Femicide, Proportion of Women Killed Grows as Overall Murder Rates Fall, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Spotlight Initiative Event

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Amid Rising Femicide, Proportion of Women Killed Grows as Overall Murder Rates Fall, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Spotlight Initiative Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the European Union-United Nations Spotlight Initiative high-level event: “Progress and perspectives on eliminating violence against women and girls”, in New York today:

Praising United Nations-African Union Cooperation, Speakers Tell Security Council Dedicated Funding Critical to Peace Support Operations, Regional-Based Solutions

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Praising United Nations-African Union Cooperation, Speakers Tell Security Council Dedicated Funding Critical to Peace Support Operations, Regional-Based Solutions

Applauding the cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union and various subregional organizations, speakers at a ministerial debate in the Security Council meeting today highlighted African-led efforts to lift the continent out of conflict, including the “Silence the Guns 2020” initiative, while underscoring the urgent need for dedicated sources of funding for peace support operations.

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