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Differing Views on How to Preserve Stability amid Existential Threats, as General Debate Considers Security, Human Rights, International Law

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Security, human rights and international law took centre stage at the General Assembly today, with States diverging over how best to preserve their stability in the face of existential threats, as the 193-member body entered the fifth day of its annual high-level debate.

2030 Agenda Acknowledges Sport as Key Enabler of Sustainable Development, Peace, Deputy Secretary-General Says during High-Level Exhibition

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the High-Level Exhibition on Harnessing the Power of Sport in Achieving Sustainable Development, in New York today:

Support for Reducing Climate Vulnerability of Small Island Developing States Will Remain Top Priority, Secretary-General Tells Pacific Forum Leaders

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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a meeting with Pacific Island Forum leaders, in New York today:

Urgent Steps Needed to Bridge Palestine Refugee Agency’s Funding Shortfall, Secretary-General Says, Warning It ‘May Run Out of Money in Weeks’

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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the high-level meeting “Giving Hope to Palestine Refugees: New Horizons for Sustainable Funding for UNRWA”, in New York today: