“We are united in sorrow and solidarity,” said Secretary-General António Guterres, consoling the family members and loved ones, joining in the memorial event from all over the world, telling them: “our hearts are with you”. ‘Immeasurable suffering’ Throughout the past year, COVID-19 continued to cause “immeasurable suffering and death,” he…
It was the fourth stop of her tour of Central Asia, having previously visited Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Coalitions must be built “According to official statistics, one in three women has experienced domestic violence at some point in their lives”, said the Deputy UN chief, opening a meeting with representatives…
First elected in 2017, his re-election by secret ballot, was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. The vote was the culmination of an election process that began in April 2021 when Member States were invited to submit proposals for candidates for the post of Director-General….
From the economic repercussions of the COVID pandemic to food insecurity exacerbated by the Ukraine war, Secretary-General António Guterres painted a picture of accumulating crises that have put the drive towards the global goals into reverse. “We must rise higher to rescue the SDGs – and stay true to our promise of…
Hans Grunberg noted that the first flight to leave the Houthi-controlled airport in Sana’a – since not long after fighting intensified between the rebel forces there and the Saudi-backed coalition supporting the internationally-recognized Government – had been a key part of the Truce agreement last month. “This should be a…
The office serves as the UN’s operational arm, dedicated to implementing projects for the Organization, international financial institutions, governments and other partners around the world. ‘Uplifting lives’ The development came following the resignation yesterday of Executive Director Grete Faremo. “It has been my great privilege to lead UNOPS. I continue…
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