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Political process possible for Syria, but cannot advance until violence abates, senior official tells Security Council.

Incoming President urges Member States to forge solutions through solidarity, sustainability, science, as General Assembly begins seventy-seventh session.

Closing seventy-sixth session, General Assembly President urges Member States not to lose hope in face of myriad global challenges.

Federal, local leaders in Somalia must work closely to improve governance, counter terrorism, address humanitarian crisis, mission head tells Security Council.

On his final press briefing as the President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid recaps key moments of his Presidency of Hope, including progress made on his priorities and the work of the General Assembly.

Press briefing by Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women Deputy Executive Director for UN Coordination, Partnerships, Resources and Sustainability Anita Bhatia, joined by Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs for the Department of Economic and Social Affairs Maria-Francesca Spatolisano, and Senior Programme Manager for Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) Katie Tobin, on the “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot.”

The high-level forum, convened by the GA President Abdulla Shahid, offered an an opportunity to the Member States and Observers of the United Nations and other stakeholders to renew their commitments to the full and effective implementation of the UN Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, with particular emphasis on advancing peacebuilding by ensuring justice, equality and inclusion.

Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, briefs reporters on ECW’s new Annual Results Report, which highlights results achieved for crisis-affected girls and boys, and ECW’s #222MillionDreams campaign.

Amid mixed results for Africa’s effective governance, peace, security, speakers in Security Council spotlight ways to end violence, build capacity for growth.

Exploiting global crises, nations impacted by conflict at heart of Da’esh, affiliates’ strategy, counter-terrorism officials warn Security Council.