Security Council Press Statement on Iraq Unrest
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Nicolas de Rivière (France):
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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Thailand, the United Nations is helping authorities improve green technologies. The Organization is partnering with nearly 300 companies to cut food waste by up to 10 per cent.
Security Council Press Statement on Libya
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Nicolas de Rivière (France):
Press Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for September
The crisis in Ukraine will be at the heart of the Security Council’s considerations during September, its President for the month told a United Nations Headquarters press conference today, also noting that its programme of work will account for the commencement of the high-level debate opening the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly.
Secretary-General Appoints Imran Riza of Pakistan Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident Coordinator for Lebanon
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Imran Riza of Pakistan as his Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, in the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL), and Resident Coordinator for Lebanon. Mr. Riza will also serve as Humanitarian Coordinator.
Secretary-General, at Chiefs Summit, Hails United Nations Police as Multilateralism in Action, Embodying Promise of Organization
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit, in New York today:
Continuing 2022 Session, Non-Governmental Organization Committee Recommends Special Consultative Status to 10 Entities, Defers Action on 78 Others
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The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued its 2022 session today, recommending 10 entities for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council and deferring action on 78 others, pending their response to additional questions posed by Committee members.
To Close Inequalities Gap, Global Community Must ‘Close Education Funding Gap’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Leaders Meeting
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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s virtual remarks to the Leaders Meeting in advance of the Transforming Education Summit, held today:
Recommit to Dismantling Systemic Discrimination against People of African Descent, Says Deputy Secretary-General, Marking International Day
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Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message for the International Day for People of African Descent, observed today:
More Must be Done to Avert Catastrophes, Seize Opportunities Ahead — for People, Planet, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Victoria Forum
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Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the 2022 Victoria Forum “Bridging Divides: Turf, Truth and Trust”, held in Victoria, Canada, today: