"GENDER EQUALITY"

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

General Assembly adopts 2 texts, including text on revitalization, as delegates stress time has come for woman to lead United Nations.

Launching his report on 'Our Common Agenda', UN chief António Guterres said, the world is “moving in the wrong direction,” and the choices we make now could “put us on a path towards breakdown and a future of perpetual crisis; or breakthrough to a greener and safer world.” UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters ahead of the start of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and presents his Common Agenda Report.

Volkan Bozkir holds his final press conference as President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.

“The lack of clarity of the Taliban's position on women's rights has generated incredible fear” which is “palpable across the country,” the UN WOMEN Deputy Country Representative in Afghanistan said on Wednesday. UNIFEED

The Chair of the Elders, Mary Robinson, told the Security Council that “women’s rights are not Western rights, they are fundamental human rights,” stressing that “we cannot allow the women and girls of Afghanistan to be deprived of these rights, including the right to leave the country.” UNIFEED

Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan, briefs the media on the situation in Afghanistan from Kabul.

General Assembly adopts resolutions aimed at ensuring global access to eye care, combating illicit trafficking in wildlife, highlighting links with 2030 Agenda.

General Assembly adopts resolutions aimed at ensuring global access to eye care, combating illicit trafficking in wildlife, highlighting links with 2030 Agenda.