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UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan said this particular right is “not a monopoly of western countries” adding that the safety of journalists and media freedom are top priorities for her. UNIFEED

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

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

First of Reply by the United Arab Emirates, at the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

First of Reply by the Republic of Belarus, at the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

Vladimir Makei, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belarus, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

General Assembly adopts texts setting date for Durban Declaration commemoration, reaffirming commitment to zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse.

General Assembly adopts texts on role of rapid technological change in achieving sustainable development, high-level meeting on universal health coverage.

The General Assembly holds an Informal meeting of the plenary on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day. General Assembly decides high-level meeting on improving global road safety will be held in New York, 2022.

The UN human rights office is “deeply alarmed at the latest developments in Belarus, where on Wednesday (14 Jul) the security forces carried out dozens of raids on the offices and homes of human rights activists and journalists, and a number of people were reported to have been detained,” said a spokesperson. OHCHR