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East, Southern African States Meet in Gaborone to Tackle Ammunition Diversion, Mitigate Risk of Unplanned Explosions at Depots

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East, Southern African States Meet in Gaborone to Tackle Ammunition Diversion, Mitigate Risk of Unplanned Explosions at Depots

On 24 and 25 September, States from East and Southern Africa will meet in Gaborone, Botswana, alongside United Nations entities, international, regional and non-governmental organizations, to discuss the implementation of the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management.

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Special Coordinator for Lebanon is in Israel where she is meeting with Israeli authorities to discuss the latest situation and the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission is in contact with both Lebanese and Israeli parties, stressing the urgent need for de-escalation. Efforts are ongoing to reduce tensions and halt shelling.

‘Future Must Not Be Left to Chance,’ Says Speaker, as Summit Dialogue Hears Calls for Youth-Led Decision-Making That Accounts for Generational Impact

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‘Future Must Not Be Left to Chance,’ Says Speaker, as Summit Dialogue Hears Calls for Youth-Led Decision-Making That Accounts for Generational Impact

Current decisions must be made with the participation of youth and women to account for the long-term impact on future generations, speakers emphasized during an interactive dialogue at the Summit of the Future today.

‘Afghanistan Will Never Take Its Rightful Place on the Global Stage’ without Recognizing Rights of Its Women, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event

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‘Afghanistan Will Never Take Its Rightful Place on the Global Stage’ without Recognizing Rights of Its Women, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the High-Level Side Event: Ways to Include Women in the Future of Afghanistan, in New York today:

Small Island States’ Dynamism Critical in Holding Biggest Emitters Accountable, Ensuring Scaled-up Climate Financing, Secretary-General Tells Alliance Meeting

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Small Island States’ Dynamism Critical in Holding Biggest Emitters Accountable, Ensuring Scaled-up Climate Financing, Secretary-General Tells Alliance Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Alliance of Small Island States Leaders Meeting, in New York today:

In International Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Care, Support Systems That Honour Dignity of Older Persons, Caregivers

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In International Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Care, Support Systems That Honour Dignity of Older Persons, Caregivers

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Day of Older Persons — “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide” — observed on 1 October:

‘This Is Our Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Transform Financing’ for Sustainable Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Open Dialogue

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‘This Is Our Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Transform Financing’ for Sustainable Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Open Dialogue

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Open Dialogue on “Strengthening Financing for the SDGs:  High-Level Dialogue Between MDB Heads and UN Member States”, in New York today:

Warning Inaction Could Create ‘Dark Future’, Delegates Urge Remaking Global Governance to Benefit All Countries, Not Bolster Powerful Few, as Summit of the Future Concludes

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Warning Inaction Could Create ‘Dark Future’, Delegates Urge Remaking Global Governance to Benefit All Countries, Not Bolster Powerful Few, as Summit of the Future Concludes

Government leaders emphasized the need to rethink global governance and create a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system that will “benefit all countries” rather than “increase the power of a few”, as the Summit of the Future concluded its second and final day.

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