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Tom Andrews, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said, “Nearly half of Myanmar's population is now living below the poverty line. 17,6 million people are expected to be in need of humanitarian aid in 2023.” UNIFEED

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Helen La Lime, told reporters, “What Haitians most want right now is security, security to go about their lives without the fear of being injured or kidnap when they leave their homes in the morning.” UNIFEED

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today condemned the brutal killing of leading Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, who was shot dead in his home on 21 January in the presence of his wife and children, a spokesperson said. OHCHR

UN Human Rights Office welcomes Indonesia‘s President Joko Widodo’s acknowledgment and expression of regret for 12 historical incidences of serious human rights violations. “The President’s gesture is an encouraging step on the long road to justice for victims and their loved ones,” a Spokesperson said. UNTV CH

The top UN political affairs official told the Security Council that “there is no sign of an end to the fighting” in Ukraine and “the logic that prevails is a military one, with very little, if any, room for dialogue right now.” UNIFEED

As armed groups, coups d’état destabilize West Africa, Sahel, role of United Nations Regional Office key in consolidating democracy, speakers tell Security Council.

A Spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office condemned the "attack on the heart of Brazilian democracy" and called the events from Sunday "truly shocking". OHCHR

Ronaldo Costa Filho, Permanent Representative of Brazil, said, “We are confident that the strength of Brazilian institutions will allow us to overcome the violent and lamentable incidents of yesterday and allow us to move forward within the strength of our democratic institutions.” UNIFEED

The UN Security Council adopted a Resolution on Myanmar for the first time since the military unleashed a brutal crackdown on the people of Myanmar nearly two years ago. UNIFEED

Economic and Social Council adopts controversial draft resolution to remove Iran from Commission on Status of Women, emphasizing lack of rights in country.