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Women Restore, Protect Land, Secretary-General Stresses on World Day to Combat Desertification, Drought, Urging Equal Right, Elimination of Legal Barriers

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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: “Her Land. Her Rights: Advancing Gender Equality and Land Restoration Goals”, observed on 17 June:

Strategic Partnership between United Nations, Arab League Vital for Transformation of Region, Senior Official Tells Security Council

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With multilateralism under great strain, the relationship between the United Nations and Arab regional leadership is even more critical to the maintenance of peace and stability, the Security Council heard today.