"ASYLUM SEEKERS"

A refugee is on the front lines of the fight against climate change in Guatemala. UNHCR

As drought grips the Horn of Africa region, tens of thousands of Somalis are crossing over into Kenya in search of water and food for their families. UNHCR

In Mozambique, displaced people are battling climate change on the frontlines. UNHCR

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

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, said he has encouraged key actors in the political, economic, and security spheres "to engage in dialogue with each other inside Libya, which would send a clear message to the population that they are serious about resolving their differences." UNIFEED

‘Legitimacy Crisis’ in Libya must be overcome ahead of elections, Special Representative says, briefing Security Council.

People of Libya need to be ensured justice, not ‘an abstract idea’, International Criminal Court prosecutor says, briefing Security Council from embattled country.

The UN Working Group of Experts on People Of African Descent called on all Member States to develop a racial justice index, reflecting the lived realities of people of African descent across the world. UNIFEED

UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region Huang Xia highlighted that the region continues experiencing instability due to the activities of armed groups. UNIFEED

The High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on a five-day visit to Kenya and Somalia toured projects in northern Kenya and met with Somali asylum-seekers who crossed the border to escape a catastrophic drought at home. UNHCR