"TREATIES"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is “an important step towards the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons and a strong demonstration of support for multilateral approaches to nuclear disarmament.” UNIFEED

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

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said preventing genocide ultimately involves all of society, and stressed the need to “work harder to repair the fissures and polarization that are so prevalent in our societies today.” UNIFEED

In a press conference to mark Human Rights Day, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said it was “astounding” that some political leaders were continuing to play down of COVID-19 and dismissing simple prevention measures such as wearing masks and avoiding large gatherings. UNTV CH

General Assembly, adopting 66 First Committee texts, calls on States to revitalize stalled disarmament machinery, tackle chronic, emerging security threats.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, proposed working on a treaty to deal with future pandemics to structure the world’s “collective capacity to anticipate, prepare for and manage such crises.” UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts seven resolutions, including texts on Middle East, citing illegality of annexing Occupied Palestinian Territory.

General Assembly adopts seven resolutions, including texts on Middle East, citing illegality of annexing Occupied Palestinian Territory.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions, one designating world’s seafarers, other maritime personnel as key workers in context of COVID-19 pandemic.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions, one designating world’s seafarers, other maritime personnel as key workers in context of COVID-19 pandemic.