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Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 19 - 23 and 26 September 2023).

Addressing the participants of a high-level event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the UN LGBTI Core Group, Hanke Bruins Slot, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs said, “in far too many places around the world we are seeing a targeted hate campaign against LGBTIQ people simply for being who they are and loving who they love.” UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, unity in diversity, is not only Indonesia's national motto. It is the key to forging a better future for all. We need cooperation on all fronts.” ASEAN SUMMIT HOST BROADCASTER

UN chief António Guterres commended ASEAN’s vital role in building bridges of understanding all over the world, reiterating that “we need it in a world that is increasingly multipolar” and that requires strong multilateral institutions based on equity, solidarity, and universality. ASEAN SUMMIT HOST BROADCASTER

Around 1.3 million people die from second-hand smoke every year. All of these deaths are entirely preventable. People exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke are at risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancers. WHO

The world is failing to provide adequate housing and achieve SDG 11 to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, according to a new UN-Habitat report. UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for greater action to protect oceans in his message to mark World Oceans Day. UNIFEED

The trafficking of illegal narcotics, precursor chemicals, timber and wildlife, people and illicit goods across Southeast Asia is being tackled thanks to the support of the specialized UN agency focusing on drugs and crime (UNODC). UNIFEED

A group of 46 countries said it was “deeply concerned over Russia’s announcement that it has detained a Wall Street Journal reporter” and protested “Russian efforts to limit and intimidate the media.” UNIFEED

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