"CYBER SECURITY"

This is a time of seismic global shocks, with conflicts battering the lives of millions of civilians and carving ever deeper fault-lines across and between nations, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned at the opening of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. OHCHR / UNTV CH

The head of UN peacekeeping Jean-Pierre Lacroix saluted the service and dedication of women and men police officers deployed in the UN peace operations, who work “relentlessly to serve communities in increasingly challenging contexts.” UNIFEED

Press conference by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on launching the Secretary-General's Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.

The UN Human Rights chief voiced concern at the continued intimidation and harassment of human rights advocates and civil society leaders through legal proceedings in Bangladesh, including Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, known for his work on poverty alleviation through Grameen Bank, and two leaders of the respected human rights organization Odhikar. UNTV CH

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

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

Maintenance of international peace and security - Artificial intelligence: opportunities and risks for international peace and security.

Hybrid press briefing by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. He will brief reporters on his Information Integrity on Digital Platforms policy brief. 

Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council following a vote in the General Assembly and will join premier body for maintaining international peace and security, starting in January, serving for a two-year period. UNIFEED

Press conference by Maria-Francesca Spatolisano, Vincenzo Aquaro (UN DESA) on the 2022 edition of the UN E-Government Survey - The Future of Digital Government.