"LITERACY"

Protect freedom of expression as a vital ‘survival right’ of civilians in armed conflict, a UN expert said. UNIFEED

Reviewing progress in implementing major conference goals, speakers in General Assembly focus on education reforms, Doha Action Programme, Africa’s industrial development.

Voicing full solidarity with people, government of Pakistan, General Assembly adopts resolution urging scaled-up assistance to help country rebuild from massive floods.

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General, said that two-thirds of the 771 million adults worldwide who lack basic literacy skills are women. UNIFEED

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

A two-day High-level Meeting of the General Assembly kicked off today at the United Nations’ headquarters, in New York, with the goal of improving global road safety. UNIFEED

The General Assembly today elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January of next year. UNIFEED

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

Uptick in military coups, armaments race rapidly setting back clock on women’s rights, Secretary-General warns Security Council, at start of day-long debate.

Uptick in military coups, armaments race rapidly setting back clock on women’s rights, Secretary-General warns Security Council, at start of day-long debate.