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United States ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said her country believes its priorities “are not just American priorities, they are global priorities,” adding that next week “must be a moment to strengthen alliances and partnerships.” UNIFEED

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said that Syria is caught in “a downward spiral,” and the humanitarian needs are greater than they have ever been. UNIFEED

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

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

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu called for urgent assistance to help save Afghanistan's next wheat harvest, keep life-sustaining farm animals alive, and avoid a deterioration of the country's already severe humanitarian crises. FAO

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

The High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi visited the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (PDMM) Verification Centre and the Legal Clinic in Gaziantep province, where Syrians under temporary protection and all people in need of international protection, can verify their status in Turkey. UNHCR

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the UN’s commitment to South Sudan is “very, very strong,” adding that the organization will continue to do its best to help support the South Sudanese people moving forward. UNMISS

UNICEF warned that close to one million children in Afghanistan are facing the threat of acute malnutrition, as a result of drought and the ongoing conflict there. UNICEF