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Security Council’s ‘west-led irrational structure’ must be reformed, DPRK tells UN
- UN News
The “west-led irrational structure” of the UN Security Council must be reformed to prevent the “high-handedness and arbitrariness” of forces within the body, including the United States, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) told the General Assembly on Tuesday.
General debate concludes, reaffirming primacy of the United Nations
- UN News
The General Assembly’s annual debate concluded on Tuesday, with global leaders stating that while the United Nations faces institutional challenges, it remains the paramount platform for crafting collective solutions to humanity’s challenges.
Syrian minister denounces ‘American chaos’, says States must respect the UN Charter
- UN News
In remarks on Tuesday to the UN General Assembly, Syrian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Bassam Sabbagh underscored the need to build a multipolar world order that achieves sustainable development for all and balance in international relations, including through reforming institutions such as the Security Council.
From the Field: Greening tourism in Malaysia
- UN News
When done well, tourism can serve as a sustainable cornerstone of a country’s economy, simultaneously supporting ecosystems and livelihoods, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
A ‘club of elites’ will not realise the multilateral future we need, Holy See tells UN Assembly
- UN News
The international community must maintain the universality of global multilateral forums and not turn them into “clubs reserved for a few elites...where some are tolerated” if they stay to themselves, a senior Holy See official told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Rights experts warn against forced separation of Uyghur children in China
- UN News
Forced separations and language policies for Uyghur and other minority Muslim children at State-run boarding schools in China’s Xinjiang region carry the risk of forced assimilation, three UN independent human rights experts said on Tuesday.
Myanmar: ‘Inhumanity in its vilest form’ continues, warns Türk
- UN News
The UN human rights chief on Tuesday presented another grim assessment of the situation in Myanmar, detailing escalating horrors inflicted by the military on civilians in the country.
UNODC joins regional crime fighters to tackle scams and human trafficking in SE Asia
- UN News
Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking.
More than just a few countries should set the agenda, Indian Minister says at UN
- UN News
The days when a few nations set the global agenda and “expected others to fall in line” are over, India’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Engagement key to reform of Taliban decrees restricting women’s rights
- UN News
The international community must continue to engage with Taliban leaders in Afghanistan despite deep disagreement with their approach to women’s rights and inclusive governance, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday.
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