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The Government of Tonga has asked the United Nations for urgent assistance, according to a spokesperson, who said the Resident Coordinator, Sanaka Samarasinha, has responded and remains in close contact with the Tongan authorities. UNIFEED

Condemning Holocaust denial, General Assembly adopts resolution urging development of educational programmes to prevent genocide acts among future generations.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Pacific Islands Jonathan Veitch said all UN staff in Tonga is “accounted for” and “stepping up” efforts to coordinate the response to the Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and subsequent Tsunami. UNIFEED

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

Prospects for women peacebuilders vastly worse than before pandemic as spoilers ramp up action aimed at silencing their voices, human rights chief warns Security Council.

Jonathan Veitch, Resident Coordinator a.i. for the Pacific Islands, briefs the media on the situation in Tonga.

Norway will hold an open debate to address how the intimidation of and violence and reprisals against women – because of their engagement in peace and security processes – threaten our shared goal of ensuring women's full, equal and meaningful participation in all stages of peace processes.

General Assembly takes action on Second Committee reports by adopting 37 resolutions, 2 decisions.

General Assembly adopts five humanitarian aid resolutions, as delegates debate best strategies for responding to COVID-19, conflict, climate change crises.

General Assembly adopts five humanitarian aid resolutions, as delegates debate best strategies for responding to COVID-19, conflict, climate change crises.