Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Volodymyr Yelchenko (Ukraine):
In progress at UNHQ
Meeting with Democratic Republic of Congo, Regional States: Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda
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On 30 January 2017, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo met with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda.
Continuing Its Regular Session, Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Recommends 30 Entities for Status, Defers Action on 60
ECOSOC/6814-NGO/847
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today recommended 30 organizations for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, while deferring action on the status of 60 others.
Secretary-General ‘Deeply Regrets’ Adoption of ‘Regularization Bill’, Warning of Far-reaching Consequences for Israel
SG/SM/18429
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General deeply regrets the adoption of the so-called “Regularisation bill” on 6 February. This bill will have far-reaching legal consequences for Israel. The Secretary-General insists on the need to avoid actions that would derail the two-State solution.
Urging Holistic Approach to End Poverty, Non-governmental Groups Press Social Development Commission to Address Broad Concerns of Most Vulnerable
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The Commission for Social Development heard the views of nearly 20 non-governmental organizations on youth, the elderly, women and girls, persons with disabilities and family rights today as it concluded its general discussion on strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all.
Condemning Suicide Attack in Afghanistan, Secretary-General Says Those Responsible for Deadly Bombing Must Face Justice
SG/SM/18428-AFG/466
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Islamic State Expanding Attacks to Europe, Africa despite Faltering in Middle East Battle Zones, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
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While Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) was on the defensive militarily in Iraq and Syria, its fighters, fleeing beyond those borders, were expanding their attacks to Europe and Africa, the United Nations political affairs chief warned in the Security Council today, urging action to combat the rise of terrorism.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, and in his message on the occasion, the Secretary-General stressed that the practice denies women and girls their dignity, endangers their health and causes needless pain and suffering, with consequences that last a lifetime.
Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Defers Action on 5 Entities, while Recommending Status Upgrade for Another
ECOSOC/6813-NGO/846
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today deferred its consideration of five groups requesting consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, while recommending the reclassification of one accredited non-governmental organization — World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (United States) — from “roster” status to “special” consultative status.