Summit of the Future ‘unique opportunity’ to rebuild trust: Guterres

PNP DeskSeptember 21, 2023September 16, 202405 mins

“Your strong engagement during our deliberations today reaffirms that multilateralism is neither dead nor obsolete,” said Dennis Francis in his opening remarks to a preparatory meeting for next year’s Summit of the Future. Scheduled for September 2024, it is billed as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reinvigorate multilateralism, address gaps in global governance, and reaffirm existing commitments, including to the Sustainable…

At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan

PNP DeskSeptember 21, 2023September 16, 202406 mins

“I am appealing to the international community to avail resources to help refugees and displaced persons who crossed into South Sudan,” Mr. Kiir told world leaders attending the UN General Assembly’s annual debate. He added: “While the world is dealing with multiple crisis, we call for a provision of sustained support to these displaced persons…

Central African Republic leader slams West for looting Africa’s wealth, sparking today’s migrant crisis

PNP DeskSeptember 21, 2023September 16, 202405 mins

“This escalation of the migrant crisis is one of the appalling consequences of the plundering of natural resources of countries made poor by slavery, colonization and Western imperialism, terrorism and internal armed conflicts,” said Faustin-Archange Touadéra during his speech to the annual debate of the UN General Assembly. Continuing his rebuke by referencing the recent…

UN rights experts ‘deeply alarmed’ at continuing executions of Iran protesters

UN rights experts condemn Iran’s protest crackdown

PNP DeskSeptember 19, 2023September 16, 202405 mins

Protests erupted throughout the country on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the 22-year-old Iranian woman’s death after she was detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly. Crackdown on protesters Iranian authorities briefly detained Ms. Amini’s father on Saturday and beefed-up security nationwide to deter protesters from taking to the…

Reforms vital to build confidence, Japanese leader tells UN Assembly

PNP DeskSeptember 19, 2023September 16, 202404 mins

Addressing the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate Fumio Kishida urged reforms of the Security Council, including increased representation of Africa and expanding both its permanent and non-permanent membership, to restore confidence. “The world is changing dramatically. We need a Security Council that reflects the world today,” he said, noting that efforts to limit the use…

Mozambique calls for trust and mutual respect between UN members

PNP DeskSeptember 19, 2023September 16, 202405 mins

“Even among those who have a lot, rather than building trust and solidarity they spend their resources by investing in a competition fueled by mistrust,” said Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. With this in mind, he highlighted three areas that require urgent action: “First, we need to renew our political will and redouble efforts to accelerate…

UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs

PNP DeskSeptember 18, 2023September 16, 202407 mins

Mr. Guterres was speaking at the opening of a high-level forum at UN Headquarters where world leaders adopted a political declaration to accelerate action to achieve the 17 goals, which aim to drive economic prosperity and well-being for all people while protecting the environment. “The SDGs aren’t just a list of goals. They carry the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people everywhere,” he said. Concerted,…

How the UN SDG Summit aims to transform the world

PNP DeskSeptember 18, 2023September 16, 2024010 mins

The 2023 SDG Summit The SDG Summit aims to adopt a forward-looking political declaration reaffirming commitment to the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind. Over two days, they will agree on how best to move forward. Here are five things you need to know: A young girl stands outside a…

‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

PNP DeskSeptember 17, 2023September 16, 2024012 mins

That’s according to Joanna Kazana, the UN Resident Coordinator for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten. On 18 September, countries from around the world will come together at the SDG Summit in New York to take stock of what progress has been made ahead of the 2030 deadline for the goals to realized. “For a…

‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief

PNP DeskSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 202404 mins

With world leaders set to convene next week for the annual high-level opening of the General Assembly, the UN’s Midtown East campus on the weekend was host to an energetic range of actors – from youth groups and women’s organizations, to mayors, community activists and business leaders – looking to boost support for the Goals ahead…