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Decolonization and Middle East matters in focus as General Assembly adopts 38 draft resolutions and decisions upon recommendation of Fourth Committee at 47th plenary meeting.

Displaced people at a small settlement in South Sudan’s Yambio attended a forum where they learned about their human rights duties and responsibilities, including what to do when they learn about grave violations of human rights, like rape. UNMISS

On the first anniversary of the Stockholm Agreement, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said the country was beginning to see “in the hearts and minds of those who make decisions about war the desire to make peace.” UNIFEED / FILE

Calling for greater disarmament cooperation to reduce arms flows, eliminate banned weapons, General Assembly adopts 60 First Committee texts at 46th plenary meeting.

Engaging and mobilizing young people integral to fostering long-term peace, Security Council stresses in presidential statement at 8683rd meeting.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions on Culture of Peace, highlighting need to foster interreligious dialogue and moderate social media, at 45th plenary.

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

Speaking at the UN Climate Conference in Madrid today, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said we are “still losing the climate race” but stressed that we can choose another path; “The path of climate action and well-being for people and planet. And this path is about people’s jobs, health, education, opportunities, and future. COP25 HOST BROADCASTER

Unexpectedly heavy rains have caused devastating floods across the Pibor region, submerging homes and markets, destroying crops and pasture and contaminating boreholes. As the weeks go by, the water is receding, but the humanitarian need remains. UNMISS

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