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Growth in Europe is projected to remain moderate, as the region continues to face multiple downside risks, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2020, which was launched today. UNTV CH

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

At a free physiotherapy clinic financed and operated by UNHCR, Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshis are receiving care side by side for ailments as varied as back pain and Parkinson’s disease. UNHCR

Taking up Second Committee reports at the 52 plenary, General Assembly adopts 47 resolutions, including texts to combat protectionism and unilateral economic measures.

General Assembly adopts 26 Legal Committee texts without vote, reaffirming role of international law in promoting peace, security and sustainable development at 51st plenary meeting.

For the first time, the World Health Organization projected that the number of males using tobacco is on the decline, indicating a powerful shift in the global tobacco epidemic. The findings, published today in a new WHO report, demonstrate how government-led action can protect communities from tobacco, save lives and prevent people suffering tobacco-related harm. WHO

Closing a series of consultative meetings across Somalia’s Federal Member States, a senior delegation of representatives from some of the country’s international partners today visited Puntland’s capital, Garowe, in the final stage of their visits to seek stakeholders’ views on how key national priorities can be realised next year. UNSOM

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved today a financing plan to help mobilize the resources needed for the IMF to cover its share of debt relief to Somalia. IMF

World leaders and ministers were joined by partners from the private and development sectors at the first-ever Global Refugee Forum. A number of significant pledges were made, including a 2.5-billion-dollar commitment from the World Bank. UNHCR

Companies and brands have doubled down with support for refugees and those who host them, in major commitments announced at the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva. UNHCR