"RELIGION"

The US Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt, told the Security Council that there was “no international consensus about Jerusalem” adding that no “interpretation of international law will persuade the United States or Israel that a city in which Jews have lived and worshipped for nearly 3,000 years and has been the capital of the Jewish State for 70 years, is not — today and forever — the capital of Israel.” UNIFEED

UN chief António Guterres today visited the Jiongoze Project in the Kamakunju area of Nairobi, which aims at reducing vulnerability to radicalization and violent extremism among the youth. UNIC NAIROBI

At a meeting on combating anti-Semitism and other forms of racism and hate, UN chief António Guterres said, “we need to invest in social cohesion so that all members of society can feel that their identities are respected and that they have a stake in the future.” UNIFEED

General Assembly proclaims 22 August “International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion and Other Beliefs” at 85th plenary.

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

A Spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned “the rise in anti-Semitic incidents taking place in a number of European countries and the United States.” UNTV CH

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

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

Following a shocking series of recent attacks of temples, churches and mosques in various parts of the world, a three-day summit to establish international guidelines for combating hate speech and to protect religious minorities – as well as refugees and migrants – concluded today at the United Nations in Geneva. UNTV CH

Adding civilian component to Abyei Interim Force essential towards matching ‘Reality on the Ground’, Peacekeeping chief tells Security Council at 8519th meeting.