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New General Assembly underscores ‘necessity of multilateralism’
16 September 2020
The 75th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday with a moment of silence against the unprecedented backdrop of the COVID pandemic, as the new president told delegates that the coronavirus had driven home the value of multilateralism “to address our collective challenges”.
“The context in which we are working, serves to remind us of the necessity of the multilateralism system…
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Famine threat returns to Yemen, amid upsurge in fighting
15 September 2020
The spectre of famine has returned to Yemen as donor countries fail to make good on their 2020 pledges, amidst an upsurge in fighting, fresh hurdles for aid deliveries, and ongoing efforts to nail down a nationwide ceasefire, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
Increased funding was the main reason that famine was prevented two years ago, but this year only 30 per cent of promised donations have…
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Climate change: Record northern heat, fuels concerns over US wildfire destruction
15 September 2020
The northern hemisphere experienced its warmest August ever, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, amid searing conditions that have contributed to devastating wildfires on the west coast of the United States.
“The northern hemisphere just had its hottest summer on record”, said Clare Nullis, WMO spokesperson.
Northern hemisphere had its warmest…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES GENERAL DEBATE ON HIGH COMMISSIONER’S GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE
15 September 2020
Meeting Summaries
The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its general debate on the global human rights update by Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and her updates on Nicaragua and Venezuela.
The general debate started in previous meetings and summaries can be found here and here .
In the general debate, speakers urged the restitution of political freedoms in Nicaragua and called for free and fair elections in the country. While some speakers deplored the degradation of the human rights situation in…
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Syria: Bombshell report reveals ‘no clean hands’ as horrific rights violations continue
15 September 2020
Despite a reduction in largescale hostilities since a ceasefire in March, the UN Syrian Commission of Inquiry reported on Monday that armed actors continue to subject civilians to horrific and increasingly targeted abuse.
The Commission’s 25-page report documented continuing violations by nearly every fighting force controlling territory across the country.
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REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE
15 September 2020
Bi-Weekly Briefing
Rhéal LeBlanc, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service (UNIS), chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by spokespersons and representatives of the Human Rights Council (HRC), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological…
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UN report highlights links between ‘unprecedented biodiversity loss’ and spread of disease
15 September 2020
The continued degradation of the environment is increasing the likelihood of diseases spreading from animals to humans, warns a UN report on biodiversity, released on Tuesday.
The fifth edition of the UN’s Global Biodiversity Outlook report, published by the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), provides an authoritative overview of the state of nature…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL BEGINS GENERAL DEBATE ON THE HIGH COMMISSIONER’S GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE, AND HER UPDATES ON NICARAGUA AND VENEZUELA
15 September 2020
Meeting Summaries
Concludes Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Human Rights Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Human Rights Council this morning began a general debate on the global human rights update by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, and her updates on Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Ms. Bachelet presented her global human rights update and her updates on Nicaragua and Venezuela on Monday, 14 September, and a summary can be found here.
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Human Rights Council / Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
15 September 2020
Press Conference Announcement
Paulo Pinheiro, Chairperson, Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Karen Abuzayd, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Hanny Megally, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
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UN urges a more equal, inclusive world, marking International Day of Democracy
15 September 2020
The United Nations marked the annual International Day of Democracy, on Tuesday, calling on world leaders to build a more equal, inclusive and sustainable world, with full respect for human rights.
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underlined the importance of democracy for ensuring free flow of information, participation…
