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As the G7 meets, the IMF is working to secure emergency funding to help Ukraine while it is fending off a Russian invasion, Fund spokesman Gerry Rice said Thursday in Washington, DC. IMF

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday called on the authorities in Sri Lanka to prevent further violence, and urged restraint and meaningful dialogue to address the grievances of the population amid the country’s severe economic crisis. UNTV CH

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

Security Council delegates demand justice for perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict, urge creation of sanctions designation criterion.

Security Council delegates demand justice for perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict, urge creation of sanctions designation criterion.

“There have also been reports of excessive and unwarranted police violence against protesters. We are concerned that such measures were aimed at preventing or discouraging people from legitimately expressing their grievances through peaceful protests and frustrated the public views on matters of interest,” an OHCHR spokesperson said. UNTV CH

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the “main contributing factor” to the potentially devastating one percent drop in projected global economic growth this year, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday, in its latest global economic update. UNTV CH

Speakers discuss two competing draft resolutions on humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as General Assembly resumes emergency special session.

Speakers discuss two competing draft resolutions on humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as General Assembly resumes emergency special session.