World International Community Must Not Waver in Its Commitment to Two-State Solution, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Committee Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the opening of the 2024 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in New York today: Mr. Chair, Ambassador Cheikh Niang, congratulations on your election to the Bureau. The Committee’s mandate and advocacy are crucial amidst the unresolved Question of Palestine and the enormous violence and suffering, particularly since the horrific 7 October attack by […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 15
insert_link World UN Secretary General convenes urgent meeting with donor countries UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres will meet with several donor countries in an attempt to persuade them to reverse their decision to pause UNRWA funding. Several countries which include the United States and Germany, put a halt on funding following allegations that several UN staff were allegedly involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJanuary 31, 2024 12
insert_link World Austria also pauses lifesaving support for UNRWA United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has appealed to countries to reverse their UNRWA funding suspension. Several countries paused their funding to the aid agency following allegations that some UNRWA personnel were involved in the October 7th terror attacks in Israel. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJanuary 30, 2024 6
insert_link Environment ‘Hold Developed States to Account for Climate Justice’, Secretary-General Urges in Remarks to Group of 77 Plus China Summit Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China, in Kampala: It is a pleasure to join you for this very important summit. I thank the Government of Uganda for its hospitality and congratulate it on the leadership of the Group of 77 (G77) plus China. Sixty years ago, recognizing the need for unity and solidarity in the face of […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 11
insert_link World UN concerned about weapons transfers in Ukraine conflict The United Nations has once again called for adherence to International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov was present at Monday's UN Security Council meeting. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 23, 2024 2
insert_link World UN Secretary General condemns ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the "unprecedented" level of civilian casualties and the "catastrophic" humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Guterres was addressing reporters in New York on Monday, where he once again called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayJanuary 16, 2024 21
insert_link World U.S. shoots down Houthi missile The United States has shot down a missile fired by Houthi rebels at one of its warships in the Red Sea. On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is telling MPs about his decision to join air strikes with Washington. Former UK national security adviser and ambassador to the UN Mark Lyall-Grant says it's a difficult balance. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called on all parties involved in […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 15
insert_link World U.N Security Council vote on Gaza postponed again The United Nations Security Council has officially postponed the vote on a humanitarian resolution on Gaza to Thursday. The vote was first scheduled for Monday but due to "intense" negotiations between member states the vote has been postponed several times. These delays come amid reported disagreements by the United States which has been trying to change the language of the resolution. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayDecember 21, 2023 11
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Antonio Guterres aulika oukwao wananghali waye kwaavo vaningwa oihakanwa yekakamo ledu moChina. Hamushanga wehangano loiwana yahangana Antonio Guterres okwa ulika anyematekwa noku halwifwa kekekamo ledu olo ladenga oshitukulwa sha China. Oshikundaneki sho Xinhua osha lopota kutya, Metumwalaka lahamushanga ndjai olo atumina oikundaneki okupitila momupopiliko waye Stephane Dujarric onghela metivali okwati, oshiningwanima shekakamo ledu oshili tashi nyemateke oshe sha twaalela eemwenyo dovanhu nokufiya vahapu vamonifwa oiponga, omanga omaliko nao afiwa ahalakanifwapo. Dujarric taulike oukwao wananghali pamwe novanhu oshoyo epangelo la China nokwa halela […] todayDecember 20, 2023 22 1
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
