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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “Since the beginning of December, the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 has been increasing, adding that “the actual number of deaths is much higher.” WHO

The steep increase in the number of Rohingya refugees risking their lives to cross the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal last year is a reflection of their growing desperation, says the UN refugee agency. UNTV CH

UN Human Rights Office welcomes Indonesia‘s President Joko Widodo’s acknowledgment and expression of regret for 12 historical incidences of serious human rights violations. “The President’s gesture is an encouraging step on the long road to justice for victims and their loved ones,” a Spokesperson said. UNTV CH

Close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle income countries - 1 in 8 of the world’s population –are served by health-care facilities that lack a reliable electricity supply, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll). WHO

Greater acceptance, participation in International Court of Justice’s compulsory jurisdiction key for improving global dispute settlement, Security Council hears.

Greater acceptance, participation in International Court of Justice’s compulsory jurisdiction key for improving global dispute settlement, Security Council hears.

End-of-year press briefing by Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Today’s challenges require more effective and inclusive global cooperation, Secretary-General tells Security Council debate on multilateralism.

Today’s challenges require more effective and inclusive global cooperation, Secretary-General tells Security Council debate on multilateralism.

Economic and Social Council adopts controversial draft resolution to remove Iran from Commission on Status of Women, emphasizing lack of rights in country.