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Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the global economic recovery remains fragile, adding “the last two years have demonstrated a simple but brutal truth — if we leave anyone behind, we leave everyone behind.” UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022 report warns of a slow and uncertain recovery, as the pandemic continues to have a significant impact on global labour markets. ILO

Launching the World Economic and Social Prospects 20122 (WESP 2022) the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Liu Zhenmin, said full global recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic “is still a long way off.” UNIFEED

Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif briefed the Human Rights Council on issues involving civic space and fundamental freedoms in Ukraine from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021, including in territory controlled by the Government, territory controlled by the self-proclaimed ‘republics’ in eastern Ukraine, and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. OHCHR

Presenting an oral update on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said, Afghans in vulnerable situations “are being pushed to take desperate measures, including child labour, the marriage of children to ensure their survival, and – according to some reports – even the sale of children.” OHCHR

UN Special Representative in South Sudan Nicholas Haysom visited Bentiu to see first-hand the work being done to assist some 850,000 people who have been affected by flooding in Unity State. UNMISS

Noon briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General.

In Colombia to mark the fifth anniversary of the peace accord between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC-EP, Secretary-General António Guterres visited a small mountainside village where former combatants and civilians are living and working side-by-side. UNITED NATIONS COLOMBIA

Adopting political declaration, General Assembly pledges greater action to end human trafficking, warning COVID-19 pandemic has increased risk for vulnerable groups.