Summit of the Future
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Summit of the Future
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New York, 22-23 September 2024
In progress at UNHQ
Deputy Secretary-General Tells Forum Hunger Has ‘Worsened Substantially’ in Africa, Urges Building Strong, Sustainable Food Systems for Future of People, Economies, Environment
DSG/SM/1930
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the high-level presidential summit of the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum, in Kigali today:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Flooding continues to worsen across Chad, with nearly 1.5 million people now impacted. Chadian authorities, UN agencies and partners are providing urgent aid, and the UN Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator has increased the allocation of the Central Emergency Response Fund to support the response from $5 to $8 million.
Secretary-General Stresses Safe Navigation for Seafarers Anchoring Crucial Shipping Industry ‘Must Not Be Compromised’, Marking World Maritime Day
SG/SM/22355
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Maritime Day, observed on 26 September:
Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict
SC/15815
The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the fifth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Iraq (S/2024/247), agreed to address the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group.
Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict
SC/15814
The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the sixth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Colombia (S/2024/161), agreed to address the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group.
United Nations Peacekeeping ‘Remains a Cornerstone of Multilateralism in Action’, Stresses Under-Secretary-General, at Security Council Open Debate
SC/15813
The Security Council in an open debate today examined United Nations peacekeeping activities and explored ways to improve them, including bolstering the relationship with host countries, cooperating with regional organizations and establishing clearly defined mandates.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
On the situation in Venezuela, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) highlighted the urgent need for increased support for over 4 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants in the Americas.
General Assembly Completes Substantive Work, Adopting Several Texts, Including on Multilingualism, Indigenous Peoples’ Enhanced Participation at United Nations
GA/12620
Taking up the remaining business before the closure of its current session, the General Assembly adopted several resolutions and decisions today, including drafts on multilingualism and indigenous peoples’ participation in United Nations meetings.
‘Catalogue of Human Misery Must Stop, Our World Needs Peace’, Secretary-General Stresses, in Video Message for International Day
SG/SM/22354
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September: