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Asked about the US Supreme Court decision on abortion, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reiterated that “sexual and reproductive health and rights are the foundation of a life of choice, and harmony, equality for the world's women and girls.” UNIFEED

“We cannot accept mass hunger and starvation in the twenty-first century,” UN Chief said, addressing the G7 Ministerial Conference on Global Food Security. UNIFEED

International community has failed at turning responsibility to protect into reality, speakers stress, as General Assembly concludes debate.

Amid plummeting humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan, women, girls ‘are being written out of society’ by de facto authorities, briefers warn Security Council.

Landmark meeting marks ‘critical juncture’ towards peace in Central African Republic, Special Representative tells Security Council, urging support for follow-up.

World Bank Group President David Malpass and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power highlighted the importance of responding to the interlocking crises facing developing countries, including through support to countries facing a food crisis. WORLD BANK

Progress realizing Juba peace agreement in Sudan being made, chair of 1591 Committee reports, urging Security Council to review sanctions regime.

The United Nations’ Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Nderitu, told the Security Council that “serious allegations have been raised, including indication of the possible commission of genocide and war crimes” by Russia in Ukraine, but said that “the determination of the commission of the crime of genocide can only be made by a court of competent jurisdiction.” UNIFEED

Warning incitement of racial, religious hatred can trigger atrocity crimes, Special Adviser stresses States’ legal obligation to prevent genocide.

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