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Equitable, Resilient Agrifood Systems Key to Tackle Climate Change, Ensure Better Future for All, Deputy Secretary-General Says, Urging Transformative Action

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the “Catalysing global action for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems transformation to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals” event hosted by Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Japan, in New York today:

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning South Sudan Meets with Panel of Experts

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On 7 September 2023, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan were briefed by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan in connection with the Panel’s workplan for its mandate in pursuance of Security Council resolution 2683 (2023) of 30 May 2023.

Calling for Universal Health Coverage, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting Possible to Cover Every Person Worldwide if Countries Take Urgent, Focused Action

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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohamed, to the opening segment of the high-level meeting on universal health coverage, in New York today:

Security Council 2653 Committee Concerning Haiti Discusses Expert Panel’s Final Report, Receives Briefing by INTERPOL Representative

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On 8 September 2023, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held informal consultations to discuss the final report of the Panel of Experts on Haiti, submitted in pursuance of paragraph 21(c) of resolution 2653 (2022).

Climate Funds for Fragile States, Action to Reach Net Zero, Not Mere Promises, Only Way to Build Low-Carbon Future, Speakers Stress on Day Three of General Debate

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Building resilience and tackling the adverse impact of climate change should be an urgent priority for all, world leaders stressed today, as the General Assembly high-level debate concluded the third day of its deliberations, with speakers emphasizing that no meaningful climate action or development can take place in conditions of financial distress.

Feminist Diplomacy Shifts Mindset ‘Away from Confrontation, towards Dialogue, Engagement, Cooperation, Peace’, Underlines Deputy Secretary-General

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the ministerial-level side event on feminist foreign policy as an accelerator for positive change by transforming commitments into actions, in New York today:

Adopting Landmark Declaration, General Assembly Calls for Strengthening High-level International Coordination to Improve Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Response

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World leaders adopted a political declaration today calling for stronger international collaboration and coordination at the highest political levels to better prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics, as the General Assembly held its first ever high-level meeting on the subject.