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People with disabilities face a risk of dying up to 20 years earlier than compared to others in the society, according to a new report launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO) ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. UNTV CH

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “the world is counting on Africa. But Africa could not count on the world. That must change. We need to repair trust, supercharge development, and place Africa’s future at the heart of the solutions our world needs.” UNIFEED

Leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia, its international partners and a cross-section of Somalis gathered in the capital on Monday and Tuesday for the country’s first-ever International Investment Conference–an opportunity for the world to appreciate the progress being made by Somalia on the political and economic front. UNSOM

“Today we have 2,3 billion inhabitants of the planet which are suffering from water challenges, and by 2050 we expect to see up to 5 billion people suffering from those,” said Professor Petteri Taalas, WMO’s Secretary-General. UNTV CH

Piracy, armed robbery declining in Gulf of Guinea, but enhanced national, regional efforts needed for stable maritime security, top official tells Security Council.

The 9th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) adopted a Declaration in Fez, Morocco stressing the central role of education, and women as mediators and peacemakers. UNIFEED

The United Nations and humanitarian partners in Kenya are appealing for $472.6 million to help 4.3 million drought-affected people in 2023, in support of the Government-led response, as the crisis is expected to worsen. UNEP

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “this COP has taken an important step towards justice. I welcome the decision to establish a loss and damage fund and to operationalize it in the coming period.” UNIFEED

Ahead of World Toilet Day, Johannes Cullmann, Vice Chair of UN-Water, said to reporters today, “We are just polluting our own resources if we don't have adequate wastewater treatment.” UNIFEED