"MIGRATION"

A steady stream of spontaneous returnees has been making their way home as a local peace initiative in Western Equatoria State’s Tambura area, supported by the UN Mission in South Sudan, has resulted in relative calm and security. UNMISS

A spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office commented the long-awaited trial of human rights defenders in Greece, “Trials like this are deeply concerning because they criminalize life-saving work and set a dangerous precedent.” UNTV CH

Rural reform critical to building ‘more peaceful, prosperous Colombia’, Special Representative tells Security Council.

The Secretary-General has decided to disband his Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) regarding the 29 July 2022 Incident at Olenivka in Ukraine “in the absence of conditions required for the deployment of the Mission to the site,” a UN Spokesperson said. UNIFEED

The Security Council mandate for UN cross-border aid operations from Türkiye to north-west Syria runs until 10 January 2023 - at the peak of winter. With no alternative available to meet the scale and scope of needs, millions of Syrians depend on the Council extending this lifeline. OCHA

General Assembly takes Up Second Committee reports, adopting 38 resolutions, 2 decisions.

Secretary-General António Guterres said conflict “has evolved dramatically” since the creation of the United Nations 76 years ago, but “frameworks for global cooperation have not kept pace with this evolution.” UNIFEED

Yuly, a Venezuelan migrant, dreams of growing her business in the Dominican Republic. She is currently finalizing her regularization process allowing her to have a license to dream in her new home. IOM

Heightened financing, women and youth participation vital for peace efforts, speakers tell Economic and Social Council, Peacebuilding Commission.

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