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Commission on the Status of Women Concludes Session Amidst Language and Scope Disputes

The Commission on the Status of Women wrapped up its seventieth session today, adopting a resolution focused on “women, the…

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Experts Urge Rights Committee to Address Occupation, Reparations, and Accountability for Palestinian Women

Palestinian women’s rights are intrinsically linked to their fight for liberation from Israeli occupation, as emphasized during a recent meeting…

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Deputy Special Envoy Warns Security Council of Displacement and Civilian Harm in Syria Due to Middle East Escalation

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is increasingly affecting Syria, leading to a rise in civilian casualties and displacement,…

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United Nations to Host Exhibition on Enslavement of Black People in Canada

In a significant event marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade,…

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Deputy Secretary-General Urges Youth to Engage Actively in United Nations Processes

Following the launch of the Core Principles for Meaningful Youth Participation in Intergovernmental Processes and UN Work, UN Deputy Secretary-General…

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Commission on Limits of Continental Shelf Concludes Sixty-Sixth Session

NEW YORK, March 16 — The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) recently concluded its sixty-sixth session…

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Speakers Call for Protection and Equality Under Law as Commission on Status of Women Enters Second Week

Gender justice must reflect the real-life experiences of young women and girls, according to civil society representatives who spoke at…

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Secretary-General Appoints Ozonnia Ojielo as Coordinator

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ozonnia Ojielo from Nigeria as the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ethiopia,…

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Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2818 Overview

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan…

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Secretary-General Calls for Equality and Dignity for All at High-Level Event for International Day to Combat Islamophobia

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful message during the high-level event marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia in…

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Secretary-General Affirms Commitment to Gender Equality in Address to Women Civil Society Leaders

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a gathering of Women Civil Society Leaders in New York, expressing his gratitude for their…

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Abolish Discriminatory Laws and Structural Barriers

Ministers gathered at the Commission on the Status of Women in New York today called on nations to eliminate discriminatory…

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General Assembly Adopts Three Resolutions on Road Safety, International Days for Coffee and Wellness

After a significant address by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, the United Nations General Assembly adopted three…

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Senior Disarmament Affairs Official Informs Security Council of Over 100 Additional Sites Potentially Linked to Syria’s Chemical Weapons Programme

Syria’s chemical weapons program is facing renewed scrutiny as the United Nations Security Council reviews new findings that suggest over…

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Secretary-General Emphasizes Justice for Women and Girls as Essential in Opening of Commission on Status of Women

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful address at the opening of the seventieth session of the Commission on the…

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