The Security Council today adopted an historic resolution on youth, peace and security, which for the first time in its history focuses entirely on the role of young men and women in peacebuilding and countering violent extremism.
Upon the recommendation of its Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization), the General Assembly adopted 25 draft resolutions and three draft decisions today, tackling issues ranging from decolonization issues to outer space activities, to the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and beyond.
The Secretary-General spoke at the commemoration in Finland of the sixtieth anniversary of the country’s United Nations membership and welcomed its steps to prevent social exclusion, foster understanding across cultures and religions, and promote human rights. He also visited an asylum seekers’ centre near the capital.
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on Universal Health Coverage Day, observed on 12 December:
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of Finland’s membership in the United Nations, in Helsinki today:
Recognizing the threat to stability and development posed by the rise of radicalization among young people, the Security Council today urged Member States to consider ways to give youth a greater voice in decision-making at the local, national, regional and international levels.
With more than two dozen speakers and the heads of two of the world’s ocean and sea authorities proclaiming the crucial importance of healthy oceans and seas to coastal and landlocked States alike, the General Assembly today adopted a resolution on sustainable fisheries without a vote while deferring action on a draft text on oceans and the Law of the Sea.
The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa updated the Security Council, saying Boko Haram remained a critical threat to regional stability, peace and security, piracy cases in the Gulf of Guinea had increased and tensions were mounting as several countries entered electoral cycles.
The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today approved a draft resolution renewing its support for the United Nations internal justice system set up in 2009 to resolve disputes for tens of thousands of employees worldwide.
The opening ceremony for the exhibition “Torture — The International Outlaw” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, 10 December, in the Visitors’ Lobby at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
