"UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS"

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein called on the United States to halt its “unconscionable” policy of forcibly separating children from migrant parents irregularly entering the country via Mexico. UNTV CH

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflect the global community’s aspirations to build a more peaceful and sustainable future, and its determination to take bold steps that are urgently needed to shift the world towards a sustainable and resilient path. Around the world, however, increasingly complex and protracted crises are affecting humanity, especially with the rise of violent extremism.

Racial equality ‘Is Under Attack’, experts warn General Assembly, urging states to mark International Day by stamping out discrimination, intolerance at 79th plenary meeting.

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UN Secretary-General said “it is time all nations and all people live up to the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human race.” UNIFEED

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

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, has welcomed the Security Council’s unanimous decision related to a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, however he says that there is still reason to be cautious as airstrikes continue. UNTV CH

United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, said “the number of children trapped in humanitarian crises is now 70 million children, a number that is expected to rise in the year 2018 as the funding gap to meet the needs is going to grow.” UNIFEED

With the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the President of the 72nd General Assembly, Miroslav Lajčák alongside former High Commissioners for Human Rights Louise Arbour and Navi Pillay and Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Liu Zhenmin, hosted by Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour.

During an event to commemorate the Human Rights Day, UN chief António Guterres reaffirmed his commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and pledged to raise his voice, take action and stand up for the rights of the peoples. UNIFEED

In an event to commemorate the 70th Anniversary celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations office in Geneva, directors of various UN organizations along with Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party, called for greater solidarity between countries to tackle pressing global challenges. UNTV CH