"SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT"

Report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 9129th Meeting

With 161 votes in favour, and eight abstentions, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday, declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right. UNIFEED

The IMF said in a press briefing that a third of emerging markets and developing economies are in debt distress and decisive action is needed now. IMF

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov, told the Security Council that nearly 800 people have been confirmed killed and more than 1,400 injured from the deadly earthquake that struck Paktika province. He added, “search and rescue operations remain ongoing and it is expected that the number of casualties will further increase over the coming days, along with the number of affected communities.” UNIFEED

During the high-level debate, Member States and Observers of the General Assembly exchanged views about opportunities and challenges in mainstreaming youth in crime and violence prevention policies and practices as well as initiatives that aim to mobilize and empower youth as agents of change and contribute to more effective, evidence-based prevention.

Democratic Republic of Congo crisis thwarting gains in Great Lakes Region, speakers tell Security Council, stressing need to end illicit natural resources trade.

Speaking at the General Assembly today, ECOSOC’s president called on all Member States to pursue inclusive approaches and proactively seek Indigenous Peoples' participation in their SDGs review and reporting processes. UNIFEED

Economic and Social Council nominates experts, fills multiple vacancies for 16 subsidiary bodies.

Briefing by the Secretary-General on Our Common Agenda convened by the President of the Economic and Social Council (Botswana).

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