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UNTV Channel program
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The UNTV Channel is available 24 hours a day with selected live programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.
Watch more Live and on-demand events in six languages directly from UN Web TV at: http://webtv.un.org
مشاهدة المزيد من الأحداث الحية وعند الطلب في اللغة العربية مباشر من تلفزيون الأمم المتحدة على شبكة الإنترنت
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published: 04 Mar 2023
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What is the United Nations
This animation answers your questions on why the United Nations was created, what functions the UN has and what important work the UN does.
The United Nations works to keep international peace and security, protect the human rights and fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations turned 75 years in 2020
@fnsamband
The animation is made by Nordic-Media AS for the United Nations Associaton of Norway.
https://www.fn.no/
http://animasjonsvideo.no/
published: 07 Jun 2021
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The United Nations Is Created | Flashback | History
On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 countries signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco, creating an international government tasked with maintaining peace around the world in the wake of World War II. After the signing, President Truman delivered a speech to the delegates in which he stated, "With this Charter the world can begin to look forward to the time when all worthy human beings may be permitted to live decently as free people". #HistoryChannel #Flashback
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published: 19 Oct 2018
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75 Years of the United Nations
As the UN celebrates its 75th anniversary we highlight the iconic moments of our enduring commitment to peace, development and security.
published: 27 Sep 2020
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The United Nations Explained: How Does it ACTUALLY Work? - TLDR News
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Everyone’s heard of the United Nations, but many don’t know how it actually works and facilitates international diplomacy. So in this video we’ll briefly explain the history of how and why the UN was created, the principal organs that make up the international body and how they function day to day.
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published: 13 Jan 2022
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Humanitarian Crisis & Militarization: Insights from Special Rapporteur on DPRK | United Nations
During a Security Council briefing on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in DPRK said, “Some people are starving. Others have died due to malnutrition, diseases, and lack of access to health care. Access to food, medicines, and health care remains a concern.”
She continued, “Militarization also promotes the systematic exploitation of the population.”
Salmón explained, “The leadership in the DPRK continues to demand its citizens to tighten their belts so that the available resources could be used to fund the nuclear and missile program.”
published: 18 Aug 2023
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Yemen, Nagorno-Karabakh & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (16 August 2023)
Noon Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Security Council/Yemen
- Security Council/Nagorno-Karabakh
- Mali
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Central African Republic
- Niger
- Sudan
- Africa Report
- Financial Contribution
SECURIY COUNCIL/YEMEN
This morning, the Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed Security Council members on recent developments in the country, and on his mediation efforts between the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah, including his ongoing engagements with the regional member states.
Mr. Grundberg said the sides continue to display general willingness to seek solutions, but this still needs to be translated into concrete steps, and he called on the parties to refrain from escalatory rhetoric.
Also brief...
published: 16 Aug 2023
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Global Call for Accountability: Human Rights, DPRK & International Peace | United Nations
Over fifty countries called on all Member States to join in raising awareness of the links between human rights situations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and international peace and security and to “hold the DPRK government accountable for its actions and fully implement Security Council resolutions.”
The Security Council on Thursday (17 Aug) met to discuss the link between the DPRK’s human rights violations and abuses and international peace and security. This was the first open briefing on this issue since 2017.
After the meeting, US Ambassador Greenfield delivered a statement in her national capacity on behalf of 52 Member States.
She said, “The DPRK government's violations and abuses have been well documented by credible accounts, including numerous UN experts, ...
published: 17 Aug 2023
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Ukraine: Maintenance of Peace and Security - Security Council | United Nations LIVE
Briefing the Security Council today (6 Jun), Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam “means the plight of people in Ukraine is set to get even worse.”
According to Griffiths, the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam is possibly the most significant damage to civilian infrastructure since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
He added that the sheer magnitude of the catastrophe would only become fully realized in the coming days, but it is already clear that it will have grave and far-reaching consequences for thousands of people in southern Ukraine – on both sides of the front line – through the loss of homes, food, safe water, and livelihoods.
The Kakhov...
published: 06 Jun 2023
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Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (15 August 2023)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, including the virtual briefing by Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on the issue of girls' education in Afghanistan.
Highlights:
- Afghanistan
- Ukraine
- Sudan
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Gabon
- Libya
AFGHANISTAN
But before I give the floor to our guest, I just want to flag that as you know, this is the two years since the Taliban took over in Afghanistan. The Secretary-General believes that the people of Afghanistan have the right to a peaceful and harmonious future and that the de facto authorities, the Taliban, have an obligation to ensure that this right is realized. The Deputy Secretary-General noted that these two years have uptu...
published: 15 Aug 2023
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United Nations - LIVE
UNTV Channel program
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The UNTV Channel is available 24 hours a day with selected live programming of United Nations meetings and even...
UNTV Channel program
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The UNTV Channel is available 24 hours a day with selected live programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.
Watch more Live and on-demand events in six languages directly from UN Web TV at: http://webtv.un.org
مشاهدة المزيد من الأحداث الحية وعند الطلب في اللغة العربية مباشر من تلفزيون الأمم المتحدة على شبكة الإنترنت
: http://webtv.un.org
欲览更多联合国会议与活动的中文直播与回放内容,请访问联合国网络电视主页:http://webtv.un.org
Regardez plus d'événements en direct et à la demande en Français directement de UN Web TV sur: http://webtv.un.org
Acceda a más eventos en directo y videos en español directamente desde ONU Web TV: http://webtv.un.org
Смотрите больше прямых трансляций и видеозаписей на русском языке на Веб-телевидении ООН: http://webtv.un.org
https://wn.com/United_Nations_Live
UNTV Channel program
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The UNTV Channel is available 24 hours a day with selected live programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.
Watch more Live and on-demand events in six languages directly from UN Web TV at: http://webtv.un.org
مشاهدة المزيد من الأحداث الحية وعند الطلب في اللغة العربية مباشر من تلفزيون الأمم المتحدة على شبكة الإنترنت
: http://webtv.un.org
欲览更多联合国会议与活动的中文直播与回放内容,请访问联合国网络电视主页:http://webtv.un.org
Regardez plus d'événements en direct et à la demande en Français directement de UN Web TV sur: http://webtv.un.org
Acceda a más eventos en directo y videos en español directamente desde ONU Web TV: http://webtv.un.org
Смотрите больше прямых трансляций и видеозаписей на русском языке на Веб-телевидении ООН: http://webtv.un.org
- published: 04 Mar 2023
- views: 6808640
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What is the United Nations
This animation answers your questions on why the United Nations was created, what functions the UN has and what important work the UN does.
The United Nations...
This animation answers your questions on why the United Nations was created, what functions the UN has and what important work the UN does.
The United Nations works to keep international peace and security, protect the human rights and fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations turned 75 years in 2020
@fnsamband
The animation is made by Nordic-Media AS for the United Nations Associaton of Norway.
https://www.fn.no/
http://animasjonsvideo.no/
https://wn.com/What_Is_The_United_Nations
This animation answers your questions on why the United Nations was created, what functions the UN has and what important work the UN does.
The United Nations works to keep international peace and security, protect the human rights and fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations turned 75 years in 2020
@fnsamband
The animation is made by Nordic-Media AS for the United Nations Associaton of Norway.
https://www.fn.no/
http://animasjonsvideo.no/
- published: 07 Jun 2021
- views: 578673
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The United Nations Is Created | Flashback | History
On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 countries signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco, creating an international government tasked with mainta...
On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 countries signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco, creating an international government tasked with maintaining peace around the world in the wake of World War II. After the signing, President Truman delivered a speech to the delegates in which he stated, "With this Charter the world can begin to look forward to the time when all worthy human beings may be permitted to live decently as free people". #HistoryChannel #Flashback
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On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 countries signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco, creating an international government tasked with maintaining peace around the world in the wake of World War II. After the signing, President Truman delivered a speech to the delegates in which he stated, "With this Charter the world can begin to look forward to the time when all worthy human beings may be permitted to live decently as free people". #HistoryChannel #Flashback
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HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, epic miniseries, and scripted event programming. Visit us at HISTORY.com for more info.
- published: 19 Oct 2018
- views: 304943
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75 Years of the United Nations
As the UN celebrates its 75th anniversary we highlight the iconic moments of our enduring commitment to peace, development and security.
As the UN celebrates its 75th anniversary we highlight the iconic moments of our enduring commitment to peace, development and security.
https://wn.com/75_Years_Of_The_United_Nations
As the UN celebrates its 75th anniversary we highlight the iconic moments of our enduring commitment to peace, development and security.
- published: 27 Sep 2020
- views: 77616
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The United Nations Explained: How Does it ACTUALLY Work? - TLDR News
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Everyone’s heard of the United Nations, but many don’t know how it actually works and facilitates international diplomacy. So in this video we’ll briefly explain the history of how and why the UN was created, the principal organs that make up the international body and how they function day to day.
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1 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/history-of-the-un/1941-1950
2 - https://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/1(I)
3 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
4 - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
5 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
6 - https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/current-members
7 - G.A. Res. 2758 (XXVI) (Oct. 25, 1971).
8 - https://www.un.org/ecosoc/en/content/ecosoc-subsidiary-bodies
9 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/un-charter/statute-of-the-international-court-of-justice
10 - https://www.icj-cij.org/en/how-the-court-works
11 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
12 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
13 - https://sdg-action.org/a-new-trustee-for-the-global-commons/
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Everyone’s heard of the United Nations, but many don’t know how it actually works and facilitates international diplomacy. So in this video we’ll briefly explain the history of how and why the UN was created, the principal organs that make up the international body and how they function day to day.
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1 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/history-of-the-un/1941-1950
2 - https://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/1(I)
3 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
4 - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
5 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
6 - https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/current-members
7 - G.A. Res. 2758 (XXVI) (Oct. 25, 1971).
8 - https://www.un.org/ecosoc/en/content/ecosoc-subsidiary-bodies
9 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/un-charter/statute-of-the-international-court-of-justice
10 - https://www.icj-cij.org/en/how-the-court-works
11 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
12 - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/main-bodies
13 - https://sdg-action.org/a-new-trustee-for-the-global-commons/
- published: 13 Jan 2022
- views: 377867
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Humanitarian Crisis & Militarization: Insights from Special Rapporteur on DPRK | United Nations
During a Security Council briefing on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on th...
During a Security Council briefing on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in DPRK said, “Some people are starving. Others have died due to malnutrition, diseases, and lack of access to health care. Access to food, medicines, and health care remains a concern.”
She continued, “Militarization also promotes the systematic exploitation of the population.”
Salmón explained, “The leadership in the DPRK continues to demand its citizens to tighten their belts so that the available resources could be used to fund the nuclear and missile program.”
https://wn.com/Humanitarian_Crisis_Militarization_Insights_From_Special_Rapporteur_On_Dprk_|_United_Nations
During a Security Council briefing on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in DPRK said, “Some people are starving. Others have died due to malnutrition, diseases, and lack of access to health care. Access to food, medicines, and health care remains a concern.”
She continued, “Militarization also promotes the systematic exploitation of the population.”
Salmón explained, “The leadership in the DPRK continues to demand its citizens to tighten their belts so that the available resources could be used to fund the nuclear and missile program.”
- published: 18 Aug 2023
- views: 1738
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Yemen, Nagorno-Karabakh & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (16 August 2023)
Noon Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Security Council/Yemen
- Security Council/Nagorno-Karabakh
- Mali
- D...
Noon Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Security Council/Yemen
- Security Council/Nagorno-Karabakh
- Mali
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Central African Republic
- Niger
- Sudan
- Africa Report
- Financial Contribution
SECURIY COUNCIL/YEMEN
This morning, the Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed Security Council members on recent developments in the country, and on his mediation efforts between the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah, including his ongoing engagements with the regional member states.
Mr. Grundberg said the sides continue to display general willingness to seek solutions, but this still needs to be translated into concrete steps, and he called on the parties to refrain from escalatory rhetoric.
Also briefing the Council, Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said that this year, humanitarians aim to provide support to more than 17 million people in need across Yemen. However, this work is being severely hampered by critical funding shortages.
And just to flag that the World Food Programme recently announced the suspension of its malnutrition prevention activities across Yemen, starting from this month, with more cuts expected in the coming months if funds are not urgently received. Ms. Wosornu warned that the cost of inaction, particularly for children, is steep.
SECURITY COUNCIL/ NAGORNO-KARABAKH
This afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., the Security Council will hold a meeting on the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Edem Wosornu is expected to brief Council members at that meeting.
MALI
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, will travel to Mali from 17-19 August. During his visit, Mr. Lacroix will meet with the Malian authorities and stakeholders to discuss progress on the plan for the gradual and orderly withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), by 31 December, as well as the handing over of tasks to the Malian authorities, the UN Country Team and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), as per Security Council Resolution 2690 (2023).
Mr. Lacroix will also meet with UN personnel and extend his appreciation to them for their dedication and sacrifice over the years in the service and support of the people of Mali.
Regarding the withdrawal, we can confirm that a convoy carrying peacekeepers and equipment from its Ber camp in Timbuktu region, as part of the withdrawal process, reached Timbuktu city safely on Tuesday.
And our peacekeeping colleagues in Mali report that one of their convoys travelling from Menaka to Gao as part of the MINUSMA withdrawal process came under fire from unidentified armed elements yesterday evening. Fortunately, no injuries to peacekeepers were reported. The convoy was carrying personnel from the Niger military contingent and Togolese Formed Police Unit, as well as equipment. MINUSMA condemns this act and reminds that any attack against peacekeepers could constitute war crimes under international law.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=16%20August%202023
https://wn.com/Yemen,_Nagorno_Karabakh_Other_Topics_Daily_Press_Briefing_(16_August_2023)
Noon Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Security Council/Yemen
- Security Council/Nagorno-Karabakh
- Mali
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Central African Republic
- Niger
- Sudan
- Africa Report
- Financial Contribution
SECURIY COUNCIL/YEMEN
This morning, the Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed Security Council members on recent developments in the country, and on his mediation efforts between the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah, including his ongoing engagements with the regional member states.
Mr. Grundberg said the sides continue to display general willingness to seek solutions, but this still needs to be translated into concrete steps, and he called on the parties to refrain from escalatory rhetoric.
Also briefing the Council, Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said that this year, humanitarians aim to provide support to more than 17 million people in need across Yemen. However, this work is being severely hampered by critical funding shortages.
And just to flag that the World Food Programme recently announced the suspension of its malnutrition prevention activities across Yemen, starting from this month, with more cuts expected in the coming months if funds are not urgently received. Ms. Wosornu warned that the cost of inaction, particularly for children, is steep.
SECURITY COUNCIL/ NAGORNO-KARABAKH
This afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., the Security Council will hold a meeting on the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Edem Wosornu is expected to brief Council members at that meeting.
MALI
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, will travel to Mali from 17-19 August. During his visit, Mr. Lacroix will meet with the Malian authorities and stakeholders to discuss progress on the plan for the gradual and orderly withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), by 31 December, as well as the handing over of tasks to the Malian authorities, the UN Country Team and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), as per Security Council Resolution 2690 (2023).
Mr. Lacroix will also meet with UN personnel and extend his appreciation to them for their dedication and sacrifice over the years in the service and support of the people of Mali.
Regarding the withdrawal, we can confirm that a convoy carrying peacekeepers and equipment from its Ber camp in Timbuktu region, as part of the withdrawal process, reached Timbuktu city safely on Tuesday.
And our peacekeeping colleagues in Mali report that one of their convoys travelling from Menaka to Gao as part of the MINUSMA withdrawal process came under fire from unidentified armed elements yesterday evening. Fortunately, no injuries to peacekeepers were reported. The convoy was carrying personnel from the Niger military contingent and Togolese Formed Police Unit, as well as equipment. MINUSMA condemns this act and reminds that any attack against peacekeepers could constitute war crimes under international law.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=16%20August%202023
- published: 16 Aug 2023
- views: 3353
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Global Call for Accountability: Human Rights, DPRK & International Peace | United Nations
Over fifty countries called on all Member States to join in raising awareness of the links between human rights situations in the Democratic People’s Republic o...
Over fifty countries called on all Member States to join in raising awareness of the links between human rights situations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and international peace and security and to “hold the DPRK government accountable for its actions and fully implement Security Council resolutions.”
The Security Council on Thursday (17 Aug) met to discuss the link between the DPRK’s human rights violations and abuses and international peace and security. This was the first open briefing on this issue since 2017.
After the meeting, US Ambassador Greenfield delivered a statement in her national capacity on behalf of 52 Member States.
She said, “The DPRK government's violations and abuses have been well documented by credible accounts, including numerous UN experts, and have been condemned through many General Assembly Resolutions adopted by consensus over the past years. They include arbitrary killings, harsh and life-threatening prison sentences. The punishment of family members for offenses allegedly committed by an individual and near-total state control of expression through censorship and repression.”
Ambassador Greenfield continued, “The DPRK government commits acts of cruelty and repression in its own territory while also perpetrating similar acts in other countries targeting both citizens of the DPRK and others. These include executions, assassinations, abductions from Japan and the Republic of Korea intimidations, and forced repatriation.”
She added, “Alone, these human rights violations and abuses demand the Council's attention. But they're also inextricably linked with the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile advancement in violation of Security Council resolutions.”
The US Ambassador explained, “The DPRK government engages in domestic and overseas forced labor and exploitation to generate revenue for its unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. And the DPRK’s repressive political climate allows the government to divert resources to weapons development at the expense of the welfare of the people in the DPRK who suffer from severe economic hardship and malnutrition.”
"None of this is acceptable, and there continues to be a lack of accountability,” she reiterated.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and the 10th creation anniversary of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the DPRK.
The 52 countries that joined the statement are the United States,
Albania,
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union.
https://wn.com/Global_Call_For_Accountability_Human_Rights,_Dprk_International_Peace_|_United_Nations
Over fifty countries called on all Member States to join in raising awareness of the links between human rights situations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and international peace and security and to “hold the DPRK government accountable for its actions and fully implement Security Council resolutions.”
The Security Council on Thursday (17 Aug) met to discuss the link between the DPRK’s human rights violations and abuses and international peace and security. This was the first open briefing on this issue since 2017.
After the meeting, US Ambassador Greenfield delivered a statement in her national capacity on behalf of 52 Member States.
She said, “The DPRK government's violations and abuses have been well documented by credible accounts, including numerous UN experts, and have been condemned through many General Assembly Resolutions adopted by consensus over the past years. They include arbitrary killings, harsh and life-threatening prison sentences. The punishment of family members for offenses allegedly committed by an individual and near-total state control of expression through censorship and repression.”
Ambassador Greenfield continued, “The DPRK government commits acts of cruelty and repression in its own territory while also perpetrating similar acts in other countries targeting both citizens of the DPRK and others. These include executions, assassinations, abductions from Japan and the Republic of Korea intimidations, and forced repatriation.”
She added, “Alone, these human rights violations and abuses demand the Council's attention. But they're also inextricably linked with the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile advancement in violation of Security Council resolutions.”
The US Ambassador explained, “The DPRK government engages in domestic and overseas forced labor and exploitation to generate revenue for its unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. And the DPRK’s repressive political climate allows the government to divert resources to weapons development at the expense of the welfare of the people in the DPRK who suffer from severe economic hardship and malnutrition.”
"None of this is acceptable, and there continues to be a lack of accountability,” she reiterated.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and the 10th creation anniversary of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the DPRK.
The 52 countries that joined the statement are the United States,
Albania,
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union.
- published: 17 Aug 2023
- views: 2199
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Ukraine: Maintenance of Peace and Security - Security Council | United Nations LIVE
Briefing the Security Council today (6 Jun), Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that the destruction of the Kakhovka hydro...
Briefing the Security Council today (6 Jun), Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam “means the plight of people in Ukraine is set to get even worse.”
According to Griffiths, the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam is possibly the most significant damage to civilian infrastructure since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
He added that the sheer magnitude of the catastrophe would only become fully realized in the coming days, but it is already clear that it will have grave and far-reaching consequences for thousands of people in southern Ukraine – on both sides of the front line – through the loss of homes, food, safe water, and livelihoods.
The Kakhovka Reservoir, which the Dam forms, is a lifeline in the region and a critical water source for millions of people, not only in Kherson but also in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro oblasts.
Ukrainian authorities reported that at least 40 settlements are flooded or partially flooded in the Kherson oblast.
This number is expected to rise in the coming days, Griffiths informed.
A severe impact is also expected in areas controlled by the Russian Federation, where humanitarians still struggle to gain access.
The UN and humanitarian organizations have already stepped-up operations today to address this event's impact.
An emergency response is underway to provide urgent assistance to over 16,000 affected people.
This support includes drinking water, cash assistance, and psychosocial support.
These efforts are in addition to the Ukrainian Government’s response, which included sending additional equipment like power generators, mobile water filter equipment, and transportation for water trucking, water being such a key issue due to this devastation.
Multidisciplinary mobile teams have also been deployed to train and bus stations across the oblast to support those seeking evacuations.
The Emergency Relief Coordinator said, “Immediate humanitarian needs are expected to grow as floodwaters move over the coming days and as assessments of the situation and the response continue.”
The dam is a key source of agricultural irrigation in southern Kherson and the Crimean Peninsula.
“The sustained flooding displayed on our screens today will disrupt farming activities, damage livestock and fisheries, and bring widespread longer-term consequences,” Griffiths explained.
The risks of mine and explosive ordnance contamination are particularly concerning, as fast-moving water shifts projectiles to areas previously assessed as safe, thus putting people in further and unpredictable danger.
At least 30 percent of Ukraine’s territory is mine-contaminated, according to the Ukrainian authorities, with Khersonska oblast being the most affected.
The destruction of the dam may also negatively affect electricity generation.
Additionally, any uncontrolled decrease in the Reservoir’s water level may negatively affect the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is closely monitoring the situation, and no immediate threat has been reported.
Griffiths noted, “The United Nations has no access to independent information on the circumstances that led to the destruction in the hydroelectric power plant dam. Yet, international humanitarian law is very clear: Installations containing dangerous forces, such as dams, must receive special protection precisely because their destruction can cause severe loss for the civilian population.”
He also said that the consequences of being unable to deliver assistance to the millions of people affected by the flooding in these areas are potentially catastrophic.
He stressed, “We are extremely concerned about people in affected areas that we are currently unable to reach, and we are operationally ready at any time to move with interagency convoys and aid personnel into Russian-controlled areas.”
Representing his country at the Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations, stated, “On the night of June 6th, the Kyiv regime did the unthinkable crime - undermining the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam, resulting in an uncontrolled discharge of water downstream the course of the Dnieper River.”
The Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations also addressed the Council today.
Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, said that in a nuclear disaster, “no one constituent can stay immune. We call for maximum restraint, avoiding words and deeds that could escalate confrontation and lead to a miscalculation, and maintaining the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.”
https://wn.com/Ukraine_Maintenance_Of_Peace_And_Security_Security_Council_|_United_Nations_Live
Briefing the Security Council today (6 Jun), Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam “means the plight of people in Ukraine is set to get even worse.”
According to Griffiths, the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam is possibly the most significant damage to civilian infrastructure since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
He added that the sheer magnitude of the catastrophe would only become fully realized in the coming days, but it is already clear that it will have grave and far-reaching consequences for thousands of people in southern Ukraine – on both sides of the front line – through the loss of homes, food, safe water, and livelihoods.
The Kakhovka Reservoir, which the Dam forms, is a lifeline in the region and a critical water source for millions of people, not only in Kherson but also in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro oblasts.
Ukrainian authorities reported that at least 40 settlements are flooded or partially flooded in the Kherson oblast.
This number is expected to rise in the coming days, Griffiths informed.
A severe impact is also expected in areas controlled by the Russian Federation, where humanitarians still struggle to gain access.
The UN and humanitarian organizations have already stepped-up operations today to address this event's impact.
An emergency response is underway to provide urgent assistance to over 16,000 affected people.
This support includes drinking water, cash assistance, and psychosocial support.
These efforts are in addition to the Ukrainian Government’s response, which included sending additional equipment like power generators, mobile water filter equipment, and transportation for water trucking, water being such a key issue due to this devastation.
Multidisciplinary mobile teams have also been deployed to train and bus stations across the oblast to support those seeking evacuations.
The Emergency Relief Coordinator said, “Immediate humanitarian needs are expected to grow as floodwaters move over the coming days and as assessments of the situation and the response continue.”
The dam is a key source of agricultural irrigation in southern Kherson and the Crimean Peninsula.
“The sustained flooding displayed on our screens today will disrupt farming activities, damage livestock and fisheries, and bring widespread longer-term consequences,” Griffiths explained.
The risks of mine and explosive ordnance contamination are particularly concerning, as fast-moving water shifts projectiles to areas previously assessed as safe, thus putting people in further and unpredictable danger.
At least 30 percent of Ukraine’s territory is mine-contaminated, according to the Ukrainian authorities, with Khersonska oblast being the most affected.
The destruction of the dam may also negatively affect electricity generation.
Additionally, any uncontrolled decrease in the Reservoir’s water level may negatively affect the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is closely monitoring the situation, and no immediate threat has been reported.
Griffiths noted, “The United Nations has no access to independent information on the circumstances that led to the destruction in the hydroelectric power plant dam. Yet, international humanitarian law is very clear: Installations containing dangerous forces, such as dams, must receive special protection precisely because their destruction can cause severe loss for the civilian population.”
He also said that the consequences of being unable to deliver assistance to the millions of people affected by the flooding in these areas are potentially catastrophic.
He stressed, “We are extremely concerned about people in affected areas that we are currently unable to reach, and we are operationally ready at any time to move with interagency convoys and aid personnel into Russian-controlled areas.”
Representing his country at the Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations, stated, “On the night of June 6th, the Kyiv regime did the unthinkable crime - undermining the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam, resulting in an uncontrolled discharge of water downstream the course of the Dnieper River.”
The Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations also addressed the Council today.
Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, said that in a nuclear disaster, “no one constituent can stay immune. We call for maximum restraint, avoiding words and deeds that could escalate confrontation and lead to a miscalculation, and maintaining the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.”
- published: 06 Jun 2023
- views: 38163
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Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (15 August 2023)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, including the virtual briefing by Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Educatio...
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, including the virtual briefing by Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on the issue of girls' education in
Afghanistan.
Highlights:
- Afghanistan
- Ukraine
- Sudan
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Gabon
- Libya
AFGHANISTAN
But before I give the floor to our guest, I just want to flag that as you know, this is the two years since the Taliban took over in Afghanistan. The Secretary-General believes that the people of Afghanistan have the right to a peaceful and harmonious future and that the de facto authorities, the Taliban, have an obligation to ensure that this right is realized. The Deputy Secretary-General noted that these two years have upturned the lives of Afghan women and girls, their rights and their futures. She stressed that we can’t forget the people of Afghanistan, and that we must amplify their voices in the fight for their rights to education and work.
Also on Afghanistan, Sima Bahous, the head of UN Women, issued a statement in which she pointed out that through over 50 edicts, orders and restrictions, the Taliban have left no aspect of women’s lives untouched, no freedom spared. She called on all actors to join us in supporting Afghan women in every way, elevating their priorities, voices and
recommendations, funding services they desperately need and receive the support they need.
For his part, Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, reminded the de facto authorities that Afghanistan, as a State, has an obligation under international law to respect, uphold and promote the human rights of all people without discrimination.
UKRAINE
Just a couple of updates for you on Ukraine where the Humanitarian Coordinator, Denise Brown, today condemned another wave of attacks impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in areas hundreds of kilometres away from the front lines. Our humanitarian colleagues on the ground note that homes, water supply, health and sports facilities were damaged by the strikes in central, north-western and western parts of the country, including a pre-school in Lviv close to the border with Poland.
Denise Brown highlighted that millions of people uprooted by the war were seeking shelter in the areas that were hit.
SUDAN
Turning to Sudan, four months after the current hostilities got underway in Sudan, humanitarian leaders today urged action to end the crisis.
In a statement by the Principles of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, leaders of the various humanitarian organizations asked the parties to the conflict in Sudan to end the fighting, protect innocent civilians and grant humanitarians safe and unfettered access.
Leaders reminded the international community that more than six million people in Sudan are one step away from famine, and more than 14 million children in the country need humanitarian help. They assured the people of Sudan that the international humanitarian community remains committed to supporting them.
Since the beginning of these current hostilities, over 4.3 million people have been forced to flee, that’s according to the UN Refugee Agency. Within Sudan, 3.2 million men, women and children, have been internally displaced, that includes 187,000 refugees that sought shelter in Sudan.
The UN Human Rights Office says that tentative figures indicate that more than 4,000 people have so far been killed, including hundreds of civilians. These include 28 humanitarian and health workers and 435 children. The actual number obviously is likely to be much higher.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=15%20August%202023
https://wn.com/Afghanistan,_Ukraine,_Sudan_Other_Topics_Daily_Press_Briefing_(15_August_2023)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, including the virtual briefing by Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on the issue of girls' education in
Afghanistan.
Highlights:
- Afghanistan
- Ukraine
- Sudan
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Gabon
- Libya
AFGHANISTAN
But before I give the floor to our guest, I just want to flag that as you know, this is the two years since the Taliban took over in Afghanistan. The Secretary-General believes that the people of Afghanistan have the right to a peaceful and harmonious future and that the de facto authorities, the Taliban, have an obligation to ensure that this right is realized. The Deputy Secretary-General noted that these two years have upturned the lives of Afghan women and girls, their rights and their futures. She stressed that we can’t forget the people of Afghanistan, and that we must amplify their voices in the fight for their rights to education and work.
Also on Afghanistan, Sima Bahous, the head of UN Women, issued a statement in which she pointed out that through over 50 edicts, orders and restrictions, the Taliban have left no aspect of women’s lives untouched, no freedom spared. She called on all actors to join us in supporting Afghan women in every way, elevating their priorities, voices and
recommendations, funding services they desperately need and receive the support they need.
For his part, Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, reminded the de facto authorities that Afghanistan, as a State, has an obligation under international law to respect, uphold and promote the human rights of all people without discrimination.
UKRAINE
Just a couple of updates for you on Ukraine where the Humanitarian Coordinator, Denise Brown, today condemned another wave of attacks impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in areas hundreds of kilometres away from the front lines. Our humanitarian colleagues on the ground note that homes, water supply, health and sports facilities were damaged by the strikes in central, north-western and western parts of the country, including a pre-school in Lviv close to the border with Poland.
Denise Brown highlighted that millions of people uprooted by the war were seeking shelter in the areas that were hit.
SUDAN
Turning to Sudan, four months after the current hostilities got underway in Sudan, humanitarian leaders today urged action to end the crisis.
In a statement by the Principles of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, leaders of the various humanitarian organizations asked the parties to the conflict in Sudan to end the fighting, protect innocent civilians and grant humanitarians safe and unfettered access.
Leaders reminded the international community that more than six million people in Sudan are one step away from famine, and more than 14 million children in the country need humanitarian help. They assured the people of Sudan that the international humanitarian community remains committed to supporting them.
Since the beginning of these current hostilities, over 4.3 million people have been forced to flee, that’s according to the UN Refugee Agency. Within Sudan, 3.2 million men, women and children, have been internally displaced, that includes 187,000 refugees that sought shelter in Sudan.
The UN Human Rights Office says that tentative figures indicate that more than 4,000 people have so far been killed, including hundreds of civilians. These include 28 humanitarian and health workers and 435 children. The actual number obviously is likely to be much higher.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=15%20August%202023
- published: 15 Aug 2023
- views: 2803