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The Government of Tonga has asked the United Nations for urgent assistance, according to a spokesperson, who said the Resident Coordinator, Sanaka Samarasinha, has responded and remains in close contact with the Tongan authorities. UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres saluted young people around the world “for raising their voices – in the streets and online – and standing up for climate action, gender equality, racial and social justice and so much more.” UNIFEED

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

Condemning Holocaust denial, General Assembly adopts resolution urging development of educational programmes to prevent genocide acts among future generations.

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.

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

During a three-day peace and reconciliation conference recently concluded in Juba, South Sudan, Jeriel Francis, Minister of Peace Building of Central Equatoria State, said, “we must aspire to start writing a positive history about ourselves.” UNMISS

Jonathan Veitch, Resident Coordinator a.i. for the Pacific Islands, briefs the media on the situation in Tonga.

The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022 report warns of a slow and uncertain recovery, as the pandemic continues to have a significant impact on global labour markets. ILO

Briefing by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson on concluding Estonia´s membership in the UN Security Council 2020-2021.