Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General/Travel
- ukraine
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Syria
- Haiti
- Comoros
- Madagascar
- Financial Contribution
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVEL
The Secretary-General is in Lviv, where he has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The two were later joined by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for a trilateral meeting.
In his remarks to the press afterwards the Secretary-General reiterated that the United Nations will go on working in full solidarity with the Ukrainian people to mobilize all of our capacities and resources – alongside our national partners – to continue to provide humanitarian support to people in need, wherever it is required.
He also underscored that the positive momentum on the food front reflects a victory for diplomacy and for multilateralism. Getting food and fertilizer out of Ukraine and Russia in larger quantities is crucial to further calm commodity markets and lower prices, Mr. Guterres said. “It is essential to provide relief to the most vulnerable people and countries,” he added.
The Secretary-General said he had discussed the investigation of the tragic incident in a detention facility in Olenivka on 29 July. In relation to that, he announced that he intends to appoint General Carlos dos Santos Cruz of Brazil to lead a fact-finding mission. In order for the mission to work, he told the press, it needs to have the necessary assurances to guarantee secure access to the site and any other relevant locations. To put it simply, the Secretary-General said, a fact-finding mission must be free to find the facts.
The Secretary-General arrived in Lviv yesterday evening, and, earlier today, he briefly visited the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. In speaking to reporters afterwards, the Secretary-General noted the links between the United Nations and the university, adding that today, the contributions of civil society and of academia are increasingly essential in the development of modern democracies.
UKRAINE
The UN, along with its humanitarian partners, yesterday delivered 60 tonnes of critical supplies in Zaporizka oblast to help meet the most immediate needs of nearly 6,000 people who remain in the Orikhiv settlement, only 6 kilometres from the front line.
The nine-truck humanitarian convoy brought food, water, hygiene kits, health supplies, shelter kits and relief items to help people stay warm in the cold season ahead.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) noted that this is the first convoy to reach this severely affected area since the war began.
Across Ukraine, aid workers have provided life-saving assistance to nearly 12 million people affected by the war since February. However, assistance remains limited in areas beyond the control of the Ukrainian Government.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=18%20August%202022
Published: 18th Aug 2022 08:52:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg on the extended truce in Yemen #Shorts
UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg on the extended truce in Yemen.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 01:31:52 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Ukraine, Myanmar, Sri Lanka & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (17 August 2022)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Ukraine
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Central African Republic
- Yemen
- Chad
UKRAINE
Today, the Secretary-General arrived in Lviv where, tomorrow, he will join President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a meeting hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, as we mentioned to you yesterday.
The Secretary-General will also go on to visit Odesa and then Istanbul in the following days.
MYANMAR
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Noeleen Heyzer, met with State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw today, in her first visit to Myanmar as Special Envoy. She discussed in person the pragmatic steps to de-escalate the violence, address the multidimensional crisis and advance unfettered humanitarian assistance free of discrimination to all people in need. Her visit follows her extensive consultations with actors from across the political spectrum, civil society and communities affected by the conflict.
In a statement, the Special Envoy said that her visit was to convey the concern of the United Nations and to propose concrete steps needed to reduce the conflict and suffering of the people. UN engagement does not in any way confer legitimacy, she added.
Ms. Heyzer stated that any progress in Myanmar depended on an end to the violence and visible and significant improvements in the lives of people on the ground. Following the recent death sentences carried out against pro-democracy activists that the United Nations has strongly condemned, the Special Envoy directly urged the Senior General to impose a moratorium on all future executions. She also reiterated the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for the release of all political prisoners.
The Special Envoy raised her request for a meeting with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi following her latest sentencing. She added that she was deeply concerned about Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s health and well-being in her current situation and requests that she can return home soon. We have more details in a press release.
SRI LANKA
In Sri Lanka, the UN team, led by Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, signed today with authorities a new roadmap to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in the next five years—the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. This aims to revitalize economic activities, also impacted by the pandemic and improve social services, decent employment, social cohesion, health and well-being for all people.
The UN team is also supporting Sri Lanka’s most immediate needs to prevent a humanitarian crisis, targeting 1.7 million people with health care and essential medicines.
In addition to the $38 million that our team has raised, the development framework further injects an estimated $60 million from the UN team’s core budget allocations – and we thank our Member States for this essential contribution – also bringing an additional $325 million through other resources in the next five years.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=17%20August%202022
Published: 17th Aug 2022 06:22:35 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Ukraine, Black Sea Grain Initiative, Kenya & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (16 August 2022)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General
- Black Sea Grain Initiative
- Kenya
- Internet Governance
- Myanmar
- Mali
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Cuba
- Uzbekistan
- Minamata Convention
SECRETARY-GENERAL
At the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelinskyy of Ukraine, the Secretary-General will be in Lviv on Thursday to attend a trilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkïye and the Ukrainian leader.
The Secretary-General will then go on to Odesa, where he will visit the port that is one of the three being used as part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Before returning to New York over the weekend, the Secretary-General will be in Istanbul to visit the Joint Coordination Centre set up to implement the initiative. As you will all recall, this initiative is part of a deal that also includes the facilitation of Russian grain and fertilizer exports on to the global market.
BLACK SEA GRAIN INITIATIVE
Linked to that initiative, the first maritime shipment of Ukrainian wheat for humanitarian operations run by the UN World Food Programme left Ukraine today. It is another important milestone in efforts to get much needed Ukrainian grain out of the conflict-hit country, back into global markets, and to countries worst affected by the global food crisis.
The shipment of 23,000 metric tons of wheat will go to WFP’s humanitarian response in the Horn of Africa where the threat of famine stalks the drought-hit region. It is one of many areas around the world where the near complete halt of Ukrainian grain and food on global market has made life even harder for families already struggling with rising hunger.
According to the World Food Programme, a record 345 million people in 82 countries are now facing acute food insecurity while up to 50 million people in 45 countries are right on the edge of famine and risk being tipped over without humanitarian support. The World Food Programme notes that with commercial and humanitarian maritime traffic now resuming in and out of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, some global supply disruptions will ease with relief for countries facing the worst of the global food crisis. Crucially, WFP says it will allow Ukraine to empty its grain storage silos ahead of the summer season harvest.
WFP said that despite these positive developments, the world still faces an unprecedented food crisis. They stress that immediate action is needed that brings together the humanitarian community, governments, and the private sector to save lives and invest in long term solutions.
KENYA
On Kenya, I just want to flag to you that a very short while ago the Secretary-General spoke by phone with William Ruto, and will try to speak with Raila Odinga tomorrow, based on Mr. Odinga’s own availability.
The Secretary-General expressed his admiration for the way the Kenyans conducted these elections and hopes the process is concluded soon within the existing constitutional and legal framework.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=16%20August%202022
Published: 16th Aug 2022 08:11:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Memories
The United Nations marks the fifth commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism on 21 August 2022, with a high-level online event held from 9.00 to 9:25 am EDT. The event features a keynote address by UN Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres and remarks from Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov and the co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism. It also features testimonies from victims of terrorism from across the globe showcasing personal objects that highlight the remembrance, recognition and resilience traits personified by each one of them. It is a simple but powerful way for audiences to relate to the victims; to feel their loss and to better understand the importance of remembering and paying tribute to victims of terrorism.
The International Day commemorates and upholds the dignity of victims and highlights the importance of global solidarity in ensuring that victims are not forgotten. Remembrance and paying tribute to victims of terrorism plays a central role in demonstrating that their status as victims is respected and recognised.
Published: 16th Aug 2022 06:20:03 By: United Nations
CNN Video: McConnell admits Democrats may hold the Senate, and the data backs it up
With fewer than 100 days from the November midterm elections, Senate Democrats found a few signs of promise in a bleak political environment this week. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) even admitted that it was less likely the GOP would flip the Senate than the House. CNN's Harry Enten looks at the latest numbers.
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Published: 19th Aug 2022 01:49:31 By: CNN
CNN Video: Judge says he may unseal portions of Trump search affidavit
Judge Bruce Reinhart said during a hearing at the West Palm Beach courthouse that he was planning to unseal portions of the affidavit, which is sought by various media outlets and other organizations.
His announcement came after the Justice Department, while arguing against the disclosure of the documents, revealed new, if not extremely vague, details about the investigation into the handling of classified documents from the Trump White House. #AC360 #JessicaSchneider #CNN
Published: 19th Aug 2022 01:48:15 By: CNN
CNN Video: Haberman: This is why Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago
CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman joins Anderson Cooper to discuss why former President Donald Trump possessed classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. #maggiehaberman #ac360 #CNN
Published: 19th Aug 2022 12:44:11 By: CNN
CNN Video: 'Peace has come to Afghanistan': Afghans on US troop withdrawal
18 former top Trump administration officials tell CNN that they believe former President Donald Trump's claim that he had a "standing order" to declassify documents he took from the Oval Office to the White House residence is patently false. CNN's Jamie Gangel has details. #CNN #News
Published: 18th Aug 2022 10:25:56 By: CNN
BBC News Video: Wreck of US warship sunk in WW1 found off English coast - BBC News
Divers have filmed extraordinary pictures of the wreck of a US warship, discovered on the seabed more 105 years after it was sunk in the First World War.
The USS Jacob Jones was torpedoed by a German submarine in December 1917. 66 servicemen on board lost their lives.
The wreck of the destroyer was discovered off the coast of Cornwall at a depth of 115 metres, with much of the vessel still intact.
Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jenny Kumah.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 09:57:29 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Spain wildfires force thousands out of their homes – BBC News
Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires sweep across parts of Spain.
Climate change and lightning strikes have seen fires break out across the land in recent days, causing damage to countryside and populated areas, as firefighters try to control the situation.
In one hair-raising incident, a train service was caught up in a sweeping wildfire near Valencia, which left three passengers seriously injured.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 08:30:06 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: UN to meet Ukrainian officials and world leaders as counter-attack planned for Kherson - BBC News
The head of UN Antonio Guterres is to meet Ukraine’s President and other world leaders to discuss finding a political solution to end the war.
It comes as Ukraine's armed forces consider launching a counter-offensive in the south.
A senior military officer has told the BBC they aim to recapture the city of Kherson within weeks and are expected to use small drone units.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 07:30:01 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Why workers in the US are unionising - BBC News
The number of workers voting to unionise in the US has risen sharply over the past year.
But as workforces unionise and the economy slows, some companies seem to be hitting back.
Joselyn Chuquillanqui had worked for Starbucks for nearly seven years, when last month the company fired her for being three minutes late. She describes her experience.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 06:30:03 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Japan tells young people to drink more alcohol - BBC News
Japanese officials are asking people in their 20s and 30s to drink more alcohol to boost the country's economy.
Younger generations in Japan drink less alcohol on average, compared to the drinking culture often found in older generations.
A new campaign has been set up by the country's National Tax Agency to find new ways to encourage its youth to drink more often.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 05:30:03 By: BBC News
ODN Video: Deadly Missile KILLS Ukrainian Fighters as They Sleep
A deadly missile strike on a dormitory in the embattled Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed seven people and left dozens injured.
Russian forces hit a residential neighbourhood in Ukraine's second-largest city with an Iskander short-range ballistic missile - a powerful munition capable of large-scale devastation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared aftermath footage, in which rescue teams can be seen combing the debris for survivors.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 03:33:23 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Who is the Greenford Mobility Scooter STABBING Suspect?
'Who is the Greenford Mobility Scooter STABBING Suspect?'
This is the moment an 87-year-old man was stabbed will driving his mobility scooter through a West London suburb.
Thomas O'Halloran made it another 75 yards before flagging down a member of the public for help.
An air ambulance was called in, and paramedics tried to save his life, but O'Halloran succumbed to his injuries by the side of the road.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 10:39:19 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Is Liz Cheney's LOSS in Wyoming a Big WIN for Donald Trump?
Donald Trump's Republican arch-rival Liz Cheney has lost her Wyoming seat in Congress to a candidate backed by the former American president.
Cheney has been the Republican Party’s fiercest critic of Trump since the invasion of the Capitol building on January 6 last year - and one of the few Republican's who called for impeachment.
The importance of Wyoming, the US' main agricultural state and land of rodeos and cowboys, holds a special significance for many Republicans.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 03:41:57 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: The LEAKED Conversation Liz Truss DOESN'T Want You to Hear
'The LEAKED Conversation Liz Truss DOESN'T Want You to Hear'
This is a conversation you were never meant to hear.
In it, Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss can be heard criticising the work ethic of British workers compared to their EU counterparts.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 11:48:31 By: On Demand News
'EXTREME Floods Hit the UK'
The United Kingdom has been hit by several floods following a period of drought during an unprecedented heatwave.
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Published: 16th Aug 2022 06:51:14 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: Peterborough mayor defends profanity-laced response to protesters
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien stands by her tweet calling protesters 'f--kwads' after a confrontation outside the city's police station on the weekend. The protesters had gathered following an appeal from a QAnon conspiracy theorist to perform citizen's arrests on local police.
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Published: 19th Aug 2022 12:33:46 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Ontario plans to send patients to temporary LTC homes
The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation that will allow patients awaiting a bed to be transferred to 'temporary' long-term care homes while they await space in their preferred home, to ease pressure on the health-care system. It will also make 300 beds previously used for COVID-19 isolation available for people on wait lists.
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Published: 19th Aug 2022 12:26:03 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Parts of Trump affidavit could be unsealed
U.S. Judge Bruce Reinhart said he is leaning toward releasing some of the evidence that was used to justify the U.S. Justice Department's search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort last week.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 11:34:57 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Vatican drops investigation into Quebec cardinal, citing lack of evidence
The Vatican announced it will not open a church investigation into Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a former archbishop of Quebec, saying there was insufficient evidence. The statement came following a recent class action accusing Ouellet and 88 other clergy members of sexual abuse and misconduct.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 11:28:09 By: CBC News
CBC Video: At least 21 people dead in Kabul mosque explosion
At least 21 people died and 33 were injured in an explosion at a mosque in Afghanistan's capital during evening prayer Wednesday.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 01:11:16 By: CBC News
Global Video: Ballroom culture: World’s 1st Global Black Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations
The world’s first in-person Global Black Pride (GBP) events were held in Toronto, exactly one month after Pride and overlapping with the city’s Caribbean Carnival.
Founded in 2020, it is an event that brings together Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across all continents. One of these events was the Black Pride Kiki Ball, co-hosted by the City of Toronto with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA).
In Canada, ballroom culture has exploded in recent years. Founded in 2010 in Toronto by Legendary Twysted Miyake-Mugler and Legendary Vixen, TKBA is a space to nurture the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC youth facing barriers and trauma.
Started in New York during the 1960s, ballroom spaces were created by the queer and trans Black and Latinx community due to discrimination and a need for a safer nightlife. A function that hosts multiple competitive categories, each event typically consists of a DJ, a commentator, a judges panel, ballroom walkers and spectators coming together to celebrate one another and compete.
For the world’s first in-person GBP event, this global event celebrated the unique intersection of these diverse cultures, marking how far the movement has come over the course of 60 years. For those who may be hearing about it for the first time, what exactly is a ball and what does it mean for the community?
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Published: 2nd Aug 2022 01:08:21 By: Global News
Global Video: “I feel very isolated”: People with disabilities face barriers accessing LGBTQ+ spaces
Disability is a reality for many Canadians. Yet, people with disabilities often struggle to access businesses, nightclubs and other spaces.
This is true in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community as well.
“I feel very isolated in a lot of those spaces because they’re not accessible,” disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza tells Global News about hot spots in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, “The Village.”
“And if I can access the space a lot of the community doesn’t know how to receive me. Has never seen a disabled person like me in the space.”
Global News’ Alyssa Julie spoke to two disabled people in the queer community, who said physical barriers aren’t the only hurdle they encounter. Global News’ Alyssa Julie reports.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 09:00:32 By: Global News
Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health
Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada.
However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure.
One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag.
Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted.
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Published: 22nd Jun 2022 09:00:25 By: Global News
Global Video: Raging Asian Women make themselves heard through traditional Taiko drumming
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month and Pride in Canada, a group of pan-Asian women and non-binary drummers called Raging Asian Women (RAW), are making themselves heard through the traditional performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, one of the few ensembles of its kind.
In Japanese, "taiko" literally means "drum," first used in ancient Japan over 2000 years ago. However the term has also come to refer to the wider art of traditional and modern Japanese drumming, with a mix of various technical rhythms, forms and instruments.
The origins of RAW lay in “trying to fight against stereotypes of Asian women as submissive or quiet or powerless,” said Jody Chan, one of the drummers of the group.
Y.J., another member of the group, said that “there’s still moments where I just feel a sense of pride and connection that I don’t think I feel anywhere else” when performing or rehearsing.
Asian Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Canadians from diverse Asian backgrounds to the nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Started in the 1990s, the Government of Canada officially designated the month of May for celebrations in 2002.
A recent survey released by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNC) and Project 1907 showed that reports of anti-Asian incidents last year saw a 47 per cent increase from 2020.
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Published: 31st May 2022 09:51:13 By: Global News
Global Video: Parosmia: The long COVID-19 symptom that distorts smell and taste
Parosmia is a post-COVID condition that distorts people's sense of smell, like for third-grade teacher Christine Chipinuck, who has been unable to eat in the staff cafeteria since her diagnosis.
It started a few months after recovering from COVID-19, when her toothpaste suddenly tasted rancid and her favourite drink coffee smelled like gasoline. Sometimes she smells hairspray or vomit all day. There are very few things she can eat.
There's still a lot to learn about this condition and how long it lasts, but the working theory is COVID-19 affects the receptors in the nose.
Su-Ling Goh reports.
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