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Corruption and tax-dodging ‘rampant’, urgent reforms needed: UN panel
24 September 2020
Tax abuse, money laundering and corruption, plague the global financial system, a high-level UN panel reported on Thursday, launching an interim report that underscores the need for urgent reforms to achieve the 2030 Global Goals (SDGs).
“Corruption and tax avoidance are rampant. Too many banks are in cahoots and too many Governments are stuck in the past”, said Dalia Grybauskaitė, co-…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HOLDS DIALOGUE WITH THE EXPERT MECHANISM ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND BEGINS DIALOGUE WITH THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
24 September 2020
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Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples, and began an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. It also concluded its interactive dialogue with the Independent International…
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UN and partners press for seafarers to be designated ‘key workers’ during COVID pandemic
24 September 2020
The UN Secretary-General has again appealed for governments to act on behalf of hundreds of thousands of seafarers and other maritime workers stuck at sea for endless months, in some cases more than a year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
António Guterres on Thursday pressed authorities to formally designate these personnel as “key workers” to facilitate safe crew…
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LIVE: UN Climate Change Roundtable - a 'just transition' through climate action is key says Guterres
24 September 2020
Live coverage of the High-Level UN Climate Change Roundtable, featuring UN chief António Guterres, designed to rally momentum for more ambitious action to limit global warming and ensure sustainable post-pandemic recovery plans.
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UN chief warns that 'the world has a fever and is burning up'
Watch roundtable live on UN Web TV
UK and UN…
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While not perfect, world is better today because of UN’s work since 1945, says President of Dominican Republic
24 September 2020
The world in 2020 is clearly different from that in 1945 – when the UN was established – and it is also better, thanks to the global Organization and its work, the President of the Dominican Republic has said, underlining the continued need for international, multilateral cooperation.
Addressing the General Assembly via a pre-recorded video…
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Two paths before Latin America: democracy or dictatorship, Bolivian President declares
24 September 2020
The Latin American region is at a crossroads, with a choice not between the political left or the right; between socialism or capitalism, it is in fact between democracy and dictatorship, between freedom and oppression, the President of Bolivia told world leaders, gathered virtually for the United Nations General Assembly.
In her address, via a pre-recorded video,…
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UN chief and UK premier announce December climate summit
24 September 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic having disrupted plans to hold the annual international UN climate meeting - known as the COP - this year, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom have announced that they will instead co-host a “landmark global event” on 12 December, the fifth anniversary of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.
The event is being dubbed “the sprint…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES GENERAL DEBATE ON THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF ALL HUMAN RIGHTS
24 September 2020
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The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development.
Speakers called for renewed international commitment devoid of politicisation and double standards for the realization of the important mandates of the Council. Stating that a safe, clean and sustainable environment was integral to the enjoyment of the full range of human rights, some speakers announced that they had initiated…
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Requested by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
24 September 2020
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H.E. Mr. Ulugbek Lapasov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
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Requested by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
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Venezuelan President Maduro proposes new UN fund to support countries facing discrimination
24 September 2020
Venezuela has proposed creation of a “revolving public purchasing fund” within the United Nations system to guarantee access to food and health products, financed with public resources, to facilitate countries suffering “discrimination and economic blockade” acquire necessary goods and services.
Addressing the General Assembly’s high-level general debate, via a…
