Concerned about worsening global humanitarian and economic crises, natural and man-made disasters, threats to international peace and security and the effects of climate change on forced migration and food production, the General Assembly today took action on several resolutions addressing these issues.
In Lebanon, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while the cessation of hostilities provides a much-needed respite, health needs remain overwhelming. Health services have been severely impacted, and widespread damage to water, sanitation and municipal infrastructure has heightened the risk of disease.
The map of violence often aligns with that of natural resources, the Head of the Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo told the Security Council today, while a civil society representative stressed that the country is not asking for charity but for justice.
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
With its recent national census and long-overdue parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq is secure and stable despite the obstacles it faces, the senior United Nations official in the country told the Security Council today as speakers expressed concern over proposed changes to the country’s Personal Status Law and its impact on women and children.
The new Permanent Observer for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Leslie L. Wade, presented her letter of appointment to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
The new Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations, Omar Said Al Kathiri, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
The new Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, Francisco Fabián Tropepi, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
The new Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations, Chhea Keo, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
