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UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told reporters, “finding solution to UNRWA chronic financial problem requires political will to match the support for the mandate with sufficient resources," adding that the problem lays at a discrepancy between what UNRWA is expected to deliver and the resource being made available. UNIFEED

Prevention crucial in upholding principle of responsibility to protect children, youth, speakers tell General Assembly.

Prevention crucial in upholding principle of responsibility to protect children, youth, speakers tell General Assembly.

Reaching people in times of conflict, strengthening international law focus, as Economic and Social Council continues its humanitarian affairs segment.

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

The United Nations’ Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned the Security Council that the humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire for millions of children, women and men, with needs at their highest since the start of the war over 11 years ago. UNIFEED

Informal comments to the media by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the situation in Syria.

Informal comments to the media by Barbara Woodward, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, on the situation in Syria.

Informal comments to the media by Trine Heimerback, Deputy Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations, and Geraldine Byrne Nason, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations, on the situation in Syria.

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