"EDUCATION"

In South Sudan, the signing of the peace deal in 2018 not only ushered in an era of renewed hope across this war-torn country but also included a very special provision—35 per cent representation for women across in political decision-making. Three years later, much remains to be done to ensure that these numbers are attained. UNMISS

Schoolchildren around the world have lost an estimated 1.8 trillion hours, and counting, of in-person learning since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. As a result, young learners have been cut off from their education and the other vital benefits schools provide. UNICEF

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stressed the urgent need for a moratorium on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that pose a serious risk to human rights until adequate safeguards are put in place. She also called for AI applications that cannot be used in compliance with international human rights law to be banned. UNTV CH

Deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan, rising attacks on aid workers ‘worrying’ Special Representative tells Security Council.

Abdulla Shahid of Maldives took oath of office today as the President of the 76th United Nations General Assembly. His presidency will highlight hope in “recovering from COVID-19, rebuilding sustainably, responding to the needs of the planet, respecting the rights of all people, and revitalizing the United Nations.” UNIFEED

Volker Perthes, Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) said the country’s transition continued to see progress as well as setbacks and challenges. UNIFEED

The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) brought together the military commanders from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the South Sudan Opposition Alliance for a two-day workshop on protecting the rights of children during armed conflict. UNMISS

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with women peacekeepers and women advocacy groups as he continues his official visit to South Sudan. UNMISS

As Sudan makes headway in transition to democracy, Security Council delegates urge sustained support for tackling causes of intercommunal fighting.

The international community should urgently offer a “lifeline” to millions of vulnerable Afghans “who face perhaps their most perilous hour”, the UN Secretary-General said. UNTV CH