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  1. Security & Safety Service During the UN General Assembly Week

    - Inter Press Service

    GENEVA, Switzerland, Sep 11 (IPS) - The United Nations Security and Safety Service is the Division charged with the strategic management of safety and security operations at Headquarters, Offices away from Headquarters, Regional Commissions, and International Tribunals.

  2. Sri Lanka urged to conduct probe into 2019 attack

    - UN News

    Political and democratic reforms have not materialized in Sri Lanka despite popular protests last year calling for change, the UN’s deputy human rights chief told the Human Rights Council on Monday.

  3. Meth trafficking surges in and around Afghanistan

    - UN News

    Methamphetamine trafficking in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries is surging, according to a report published on Sunday by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

  4. War crimes intensifying: Myanmar human rights investigators

    - UN News

    UN-appointed independent human rights investigators told the Human Rights Council on Monday that Myanmar’s people continue to suffer deeply from the effects of horrific crimes committed by the country’s military, amid intensifying violence.

  5. FAO launches emergency plan to combat hunger in Sudan

    - UN News

    The UN food security agency on Monday launched an emergency response plan to provide essential support to communities in Sudan grappling with the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict.

  6. Türk blasts ‘politics of repression and division’, stresses freedom and development link

    - UN News

    To advance development, States must reject authoritarianism and protect civic space and fundamental rights, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on Monday.

  7. Taking the pulse of the planet as the world gathers at the UN

    - UN News

    It’s that time again! The global spotlight will shine on UN Headquarters in New York later this month when the General Assembly (UNGA) welcomes presidents, monarchs, prime ministers, and Heads of State from its 193 Member States.

  8. UN welcomes G20 leaders’ declaration in New Delhi

    - UN News

    The UN welcomed the adoption on Saturday of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, describing it as an example of effective leadership at a time of great divisions in the world.

  9. Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to support relief efforts

    - UN News

    The UN chief expressed his profound sadness over the deadly earthquake that struck central Morocco late on Friday night which latest media reports say has killed over 2,000 people, and left well over 1,000 seriously injured. Mr. Guterres declared his solidarity with the Government and people of the country.

  10. Repel intensifying attacks on schools, urges Guterres

    - UN News

    With a staggering hike in attacks targeting schools and hospitals, and over seven million refugee children out of school, the UN chief called on Saturday for a new push to defend vulnerable students and teachers worldwide.

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