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The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission, said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “doubling on a failing strategy,” and stressed that “by the threat of using nuclear weapons, he's trying to intimidate Ukraine and all countries that support Ukraine.” UNIFEED

The President of Honduras, Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, said industrialized nations “are responsible for the serious deterioration of the environment, but they make us pay for their onerous lifestyle.” UNIFEED

Restrictions on fundamental human rights, especially for women, girls exacerbating bleak humanitarian plight in Afghanistan, briefers warn Security Council.

According to a new report by the International Labour Organization, recovery in youth employment is still lagging, which confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt young people more than any other age group. ILO

Exploiting global crises, nations impacted by conflict at heart of Da’esh, affiliates’ strategy, counter-terrorism officials warn Security Council.

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.

A sharp decrease in essential goods in the Central African Republic (CAR) linked to war in Ukraine will likely have a devastating impact on the already humanitarian situation there in coming weeks, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said. UNTV CH

In an urgent debate on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, the United Nations Human rights chief Michelle Bachelet urged the Taliban, Afghanitan's de facto authorities, to respect the human rights of women and girls who are experiencing a “rapid roll-back in enjoyment of their rights across the board in decades”. UNTV CH

UN aid coordinator Najat Rochdi signaled grave concerns about rising humanitarian needs across Lebanon linked to the global food insecurity crisis, which is affecting “everyone, everywhere.” UNTV CH

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