"CONFLICT SITUATION"

A UN spokesperson said there was “significant progress” towards an agreement to implement phase one of the redeployments of the Hudaydah agreement. UNIFEED

The Special Representative and head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Leila Zerrougui said she hoped that the new government team would soon be installed, noting that the expectations of the Congolese population "are immense." UNIFEED

As the Syrian conflict enters its ninth year, half of the country’s population remains forcefully displaced, with more than 5.6 million Syrians living as refugees across the region. Little Abdulhay and his family are among the millions of refugees who are increasingly contemplating whether and when to return. But many are held back by fear. UNHCR

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

Eight years of war in Syria have pushed millions of Syrians into hunger and poverty. The conflict has also displaced millions both inside and outside Syria. While fighting has abated in most areas, most of those returning to their towns have no homes or jobs to return to - nor do they have the means to feed and educate children. WFP

International donors today (14 Mar) pledged a record (USD) 6.97 billion to support millions of people in need of humanitarian aid in Syria as well as to refugees and host communities in the neighbouring countries. Part of the overall pledge, (USD) 2.5 billion, is for the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey this year. EUROPEAN UNION

Press Briefing sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, in the context of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Speakers: Natalia Mokriak and Olga Oprysko of the Azov Sailors Women Platform

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini told the Security Council “this is a moment in human history when cooperation among nations and the respect of the rules that govern our International systems are more needed than ever.” UNIFEED

The World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today visited an Ebola treatment centre in Butembo, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, that was attacked by armed groups last week and again earlier today. WHO

Eastern Ukraine, Transnistrian settlement process among priorities of top organization in Europe, chair tells Security Council at 8479th meeting.