Economic and Social Council’s Youth Forum Continues Session
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The Economic and Social Council continued its Youth Forum today.
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‘All Efforts Focused on Preventing Relapse into Widespread Conflict’ in South Sudan, United Nations Mission Head Tells Security Council
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A sharp deterioration in South Sudan’s political and security situation threatens to undermine the peace gains achieved so far and plunge the country back into war, the Head of the UN Mission warned the Security Council today, stressing the need for all parties to cease hostilities and honour the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.
Ocean Biodiversity Treaty’s Preparatory Commission Continues Session, Discusses Subsidiary Bodies and Future Secretariat
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The commission tasked with preparing for the entry into force of a new treaty on maritime biodiversity continued its first session today, taking up issues relating to how subsidiary bodies established under that accord will function as well as those pertaining to the functioning and location of its future secretariat.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The horrific war in Sudan today entered its third year. Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Clementine Nkweta-Salami called for protecting civilians and aid workers. Demand for life-saving support after sexual violence is up 288 per cent; the number of children needing aid has doubled since 2023 to over 15 million.
Young People Should Lead Charge in Peacebuilding, Development, Economic and Social Council Hears at Youth Forum
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Youth are leading the charge in solving development challenges — driving innovation, demanding accountability and building more inclusive and sustainable futures — even as they face rising conflicts, soaring unemployment, escalating climate crisis and a widening digital divide, the Economic and Social Council heard today as it opened its Youth Forum.
Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Israeli Strikes on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, Dealing Severe Blow to Strip’s Already Devastated Healthcare System
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
As Sudan’s Brutal Conflict Enters Third Year, Secretary-General Demands Renewed Focus, End to Weapons Flowing into Country, Stressing Civilians Paying Highest Price
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The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
Following Hottest Year on Record, Secretary-General Says Scaling Up Renewable Power, Adaptation Key for Restoring Good Health to Mother Earth, in Observance Message
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April:
Preparatory Commission for Historic Marine Biodiversity Treaty’s Entry into Force Opens First Session
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As the commission tasked with preparing for the entry into force of a new treaty on maritime biodiversity opened its first session today, speakers both underlined the importance of moving this process forward and emphasized that the proper care must be taken in designing the modalities by which to do so.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Ecuador, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination team reports at least 150,000 people have been impacted by the massive oil spill in Esmeraldas in March and need humanitarian assistance.