"HUNGER"

Briefing by Reem Abaza, Spokesperson for the President of the 74th Session of the General Assembly.

Worsening drought and insecurity caused by Al Shabab have forced more than 5,000 Somalis to seek refuge in Ethiopia so far this year – about four times the total number that crossed the border in 2018. UNHCR

At the opening of the 74th Session of the General Assembly, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that the Assembly is a “unique and indispensable forum where the world can come together to advance on sensitive and important issues.” UNIFEED

General Assembly advocates labour rights, ending illicit wildlife trade, adopting 6 resolutions as it concludes Seventy-Third Session at 107th and 108th meetings.

General Assembly advocates labour rights, ending illicit wildlife trade, adopting 6 resolutions as it concludes Seventy-Third Session at 107th and 108th meetings.

Briefing Security Council on Yemen, Special Envoy warns oil facilities attack could threaten regional stability, calls for inclusive process to end fighting at 8619th meeting.

General Assembly adopts resolutions on supporting new partnership for Africa’s development, promoting durable peace on continent at 105th plenary meeting.

Thirty-year old Isbel felt she had little choice but leave Venezuela for the sake of her four children. A single mother, she embarked with them on a perilous journey by foot to make it to Colombia. She became one of thousands of “caminantes”, or walkers, fleeing Venezuela. UNHCR

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

Late and erratic rains during Somalia's 2019 Gu cropping season (April-June) coupled with low river levels have led to the poorest cereal harvest since the 2011 famine and threaten an already fragile food security situation in the country. UNSOM