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New Governance Model Reflecting Africa’s Power, Potential Crucial for Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation, Continent’s Leaders Stress as General Debate Continues

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New Governance Model Reflecting Africa’s Power, Potential Crucial for Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation, Continent’s Leaders Stress as General Debate Continues

Acknowledging the complex global problems facing beleaguered multilateral institutions, African leaders called today for not just a permanent seat at the Security Council table, but for an elevated presence in international affairs that reflects the continent’s potential, power and resources.

With Political Will, ‘Diplomacy Can Succeed’, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial-Level Security Council Meeting on Ukraine

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With Political Will, ‘Diplomacy Can Succeed’, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial-Level Security Council Meeting on Ukraine

“Let us intensify our efforts to seek peace in Ukraine,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged a ministerial-level Security Council meeting today, as speakers debated ways to stop the war in that country, with some offering mediation and pledging support and others calling for the cessation of weapon delivery to the Russian Federation.

As Cities Grow, ‘Tap into the Energy of Young People to Turn Urban Challenges into Opportunities’, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Habitat Day

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As Cities Grow, ‘Tap into the Energy of Young People to Turn Urban Challenges into Opportunities’, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Habitat Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Habitat Day: “Engaging youth to create a better urban future”, observed on 7 October:

Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Discusses Panel of Experts’ Final Report

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Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Discusses Panel of Experts’ Final Report

On 11 September 2024, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held informal consultations to discuss the final report of the Panel of Experts on Haiti, submitted in pursuance of paragraph 20 of resolution 2700 (2023).

To Succeed in Fight against Noncommunicable Diseases, ‘Political Commitments and Actions Are Critical’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Global Group

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To Succeed in Fight against Noncommunicable Diseases, ‘Political Commitments and Actions Are Critical’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Global Group

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message, as prepared for delivery, on the occasion of the third gathering of the Global Group of Heads of State and Government for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, in New York today:

Rise in Impunity Worldwide ‘Politically Indefensible and Morally Intolerable’, Secretary-General Says as General Assembly Begins Annual High-Level Debate

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Rise in Impunity Worldwide ‘Politically Indefensible and Morally Intolerable’, Secretary-General Says as General Assembly Begins Annual High-Level Debate

The rising level of impunity in the world is “politically indefensible and morally intolerable”, with many Governments and actors feeling entitled to a “get out of jail free” card, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned in his address to the General Assembly today as its annual high-level debate began, with world leaders raising alarm about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

More Support still Needed for Haiti’s Multinational Security Support, Long-Term Development Aid, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Ad Hoc Advisory Group

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More Support still Needed for Haiti’s Multinational Security Support, Long-Term Development Aid, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Ad Hoc Advisory Group

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Leader-Level Meeting of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, in New York today:

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