"CULTURAL HERITAGE"

The United Nations top official in Mali told the Security Council that “the time has come for Malian leaders to rise above partisan politics and personal interests and work together in earnest to address the crisis in the interest of their country and its future.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Calling for greater efforts to promote culture of tolerance, General Assembly adopts resolution condemning offences against religious sites.

General Assembly adopts seven resolutions, including texts on Middle East, citing illegality of annexing Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Press Conference by Sheila E, American percussionist and singer, Ms. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Mr. Mark Johnson, founder of Playing For Change, on Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice.

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, in partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Blue Shield International (BSI) have completed a month-long project of securing and protecting the cultural heritage properties damaged in the aftermath of 4 August Beirut explosions. UNIFIL

“Supporting the millions of livelihoods that depend on tourism means building a sustainable and responsible travel experience that is safe for host communities, workers and travellers,” said the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, launching his Policy Brief on Tourism. UNIFEED

Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency (UNESCO) today signed an agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and improve its educational sector. UNSOM

Promote dialogue, peaceful settlement of disputes, speakers stress, as Security Council continues debate on upholding Charter.

Iran’s Ambassador Mahid Takht Ravanchi told the Security Council that “the world is at a crossroads” as “one unhinged regime is frantically clamoring to turn back time,” meaning “more damaging American unilateralism in defiance of international norms and law.” UNIFEED