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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, told the Security Council she wanted to “convey both a sense of hope, and a sense of urgency” about the future of the country. UNIFEED

WHO is launching its 2023 health emergency appeal today for US$ 2.54 billion to provide assistance to millions of people around the world facing health emergencies. The number of people in need of humanitarian relief has increased by almost a quarter compared to 2022, to a record 339 million. WHO

Actor Idris Elba tells world leaders that poor farmers need investment not handouts at award ceremony in Davos. IFAD

Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.

At a somber ceremony in Beirut, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro honoured and bade farewell to Private Sean Rooney, the Irish 24-year-old peacekeeper killed late Wednesday night last week. UNIFIL

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo returned to her home country Benin to meet children and young people impacted by the spillover of violence from the Sahel crisis and climate change in the region. UNICEF

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 77th Session of the General Assembly.

Noon briefing by Stephanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Despite pandemic, climate crises, global goals in social protection, education still within reach, Economic and Social Council President tells General Assembly.

World Food Day 2022 called to leave no one behind comes at critical juncture for global food security. Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General and Italy’s President joined other leaders in urging renewed efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition. FAO