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The trafficking of illegal narcotics, precursor chemicals, timber and wildlife, people and illicit goods across Southeast Asia is being tackled thanks to the support of the specialized UN agency focusing on drugs and crime (UNODC). UNIFEED

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s peacekeepers, government officials, humanitarians, diplomatic partners, and community members came together in the country’s capital, Juba, to celebrate International Peacekeeping Day. UNMISS

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti said that a path for Haitians to engage in dialogue toward restoring democratic institutions in the country has been charted; however, “it will be difficult to move forward without effectively addressing rampant insecurity.” UNIFEED

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (S/2023/274)

Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, said, “We urge the Mexican authorities to act swiftly on the ruling by the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional last year’s transfer of the National Guard to military control.” OHCHR

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivered his global update to the 52nd UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, covering country situations and thematic issues. UNTV CH

At the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, said the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) “is a tragedy, above all, for the Palestinian people” UNTV CH

A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched today at a high-level event bringing together senior government officials and representatives from civil society and the international community, including the United Nations. UNSOM

Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said, “UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged an end to the ‘illogic of escalation that has been building up, to the detriment of the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis.’” OHCHR

General Assembly adopts three texts on police, persons with disabilities, Credentials Committee, also concluding Law of Sea Convention debate.