"OLYMPIC TRUCE"

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

Calling all parties to conflict to observe the Olympic Truce, the UN Secretary-General said “seeking peace and uniting around common goals is even more important this year, as we strive to end the pandemic and build a strong, sustainable and inclusive global recovery.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Amy Quantrill, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.

Speakers detail national efforts to address HIV/AIDS epidemic, as General Assembly concludes high-level meeting.

General Assembly adopts resolution urging Russian Federation to withdraw its armed forces from Crimea, expressing grave concern about growing military presence, at 41st plenary.

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly.

General Assembly designates 7 April International Day of Reflection on 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda, amending title of annual observance at 77th plenary meeting.

With two weeks to go before the Winter Olympics open in Pyeongchang, South Korea, General Assembly President Miroslav Lajčák today urged countries to observe the historic tradition of ceasing hostilities ahead of the Games. UNIFEED

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly.

Refrain from using General Assembly for setting ‘Red Lines’, ‘Static Positions’, President urges, as delegates consider revitalization of work methods at 48th Plenary Meeting.