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General Assembly advocates labour rights, ending illicit wildlife trade, adopting 6 resolutions as it concludes Seventy-Third Session at 107th and 108th meetings.

General Assembly advocates labour rights, ending illicit wildlife trade, adopting 6 resolutions as it concludes Seventy-Third Session at 107th and 108th meetings.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said “human rights violations continued to occur in Nicaragua,” however, since the Government and the Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy resumed dialogue, “the number of violations against life and personal integrity has decreased.” UNTV CH

Delegates deplore tensions among powerful states over reducing arsenals as General Assembly marks International Day against Nuclear Testing at 104th plenary meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

For the fifth consecutive year, erratic weather patterns - prolonged dry spells and excessive rains - have decimated maize and bean crops in the Dry Corridor of Central America. This has affected the food security of subsistence farmers meaning that many struggle on a daily basis to feed their families. WFP

Incoming President says Economic and Social Council to focus on development financing, good governance, as speakers elect bureau, adopt 2020 Agenda at 1st meeting.

General Assembly elects 19 Economic and Social Council members to terms beginning 1 January 2020, adopts Resolution commemorating signing of United Nations Charter at 90th plenary meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

General Assembly welcomes International Court of Justice opinion on Chagos Archipelago and adopts text calling for Mauritius’ complete decolonization at 84th plenary.