"UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF"

Commenting on guidelines expected to be issued by Taliban authorities to allow women to work in humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, the United Nations top humanitarian official said “Let’s see if these guidelines do come through. Let's see if they are beneficial. Let's see what space there is for the essential and central role of women in our humanitarian operations.” UNIFEED

United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect the most vulnerable children in the 15 countries hardest hit by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. WHO

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Heightened financing, women and youth participation vital for peace efforts, speakers tell Economic and Social Council, Peacebuilding Commission.

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General, said that two-thirds of the 771 million adults worldwide who lack basic literacy skills are women. UNIFEED

“Unprecedented numbers” of children in Somalia are facing a “malnutrition crisis,” UNICEF warned on Tuesday. UNTV CH

As she presented the annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, said, “eight thousand children were either killed or maimed during 2021, making this the most prevalent of all grave violations.” UNIFEED

Recounting harrowing experience with armed group, briefer urges Security Council to enforce resolutions protecting children impacted by armed conflict.

Recounting harrowing experience with armed group, briefer urges Security Council to enforce resolutions protecting children impacted by armed conflict.

Regional mechanisms pivotal in addressing transboundary challenges, officials note, as operational activities for development segment continues.