Economic and Social Council Begins Management Segment with Adoption of Several Draft Resolutions, Decisions Recommended by Its Subsidiary Bodies

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The Economic and Social Council began its two-day management segment today, discussing the reports of several of its subsidiary bodies and adopting draft resolutions and decisions contained in the reports.

Citing Focus on Displacement Crisis, Artificial Intelligence, Financing Gaps, New President Presents Priorities, as 2025 Economic and Social Council Session Opens

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The Economic and Social Council opened its 2025 session today, with the incoming President establishing the global displacement crisis, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite achievement of sustainable development, and greater engagement with international financial institutions to address financing for development gaps as his top areas of focus for the coming year.

‘Western Weapons Not Cause of Senseless War’ in Ukraine, Delegate Tells Security Council, stressing Kyiv’s Right to Self-Defence under United Nations Charter

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Supplying weapons to Ukraine is legitimate and in line with the Charter of the United Nations, as it will help that country defend itself against the Russian Federation’s aggression, the Security Council heard today, as members presented diverging perspectives on the West’s approach to achieving a just and lasting settlement to the war.

Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Convenes Briefing to Member States on Interim Report of Expert Panel

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On 15 July, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held a briefing to Member States during which the Panel of Experts briefed on its interim report dated 29 March (document S/2024/253).

Secretary-General Appoints Milbert Dongjoon Shin of United States Deputy Special Representative, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo

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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Milbert Dongjoon Shin of the United States as his new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

Finance, Justice for Hard-Hit Countries Key to Ending Hunger by 2030, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition Report Launch

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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World: Financing to End Hunger, Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in All its Forms, in Rio de Janeiro today: