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On the sidelines of the UN 2023 Water conference, a special event was held aiming to putting equality and human rights at the centre of the agenda addressing the global water crisis. UNIFEED

La Porte-Parole du Haut-Commissariat des Droits de l’Homm,e Marta Hurtado, a dit, “Nous sommes gravement préoccupés par la répression croissante des voix critiques au Burundi, suite à la récente détention de cinq défenseurs des droits humains et à l'emprisonnement d'un journaliste.” HCDH

190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); related diseases; and climate hazards – according to a new UNICEF analysis. UNICEF

From 5-9 March in Doha, Qatar, world leaders will get together at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries Conference to agree on partnerships and plans to help the world’s most vulnerable countries get back on track and thrive amid ongoing global challenges. UNIFEED

As conditions in Burundi improve, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has emphasized UNHCR’s commitment to supporting refugees to return safely from countries of asylum, and their subsequent reintegration. UNHCR

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

Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General

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

Despite peacekeeping mission’s efforts, security situation worsening in Democratic Republic of Congo, special representative tells Security Council.

Amid global conflict, economic uncertainty, General Assembly adopts text highlighting transformative power of sport to achieve peace, sustainable development.