"WATER"

Cooperation between countries - multilateralism – is the only way to respond to global challenges in the 21st century, the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have declared, at the launch of a new exhibition in Geneva, showcasing the significance and relevance of international solidarity. UNTV CH

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said that Syria is caught in “a downward spiral,” and the humanitarian needs are greater than they have ever been. UNIFEED

Abdulla Shahid of Maldives took oath of office today as the President of the 76th United Nations General Assembly. His presidency will highlight hope in “recovering from COVID-19, rebuilding sustainably, responding to the needs of the planet, respecting the rights of all people, and revitalizing the United Nations.” UNIFEED

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said the Agency and Iran “managed to rectify the most urgent issue, which was the imminent loss of knowledge” and has a “way forward” to discuss and resolve outstanding issues. IAEA

Recognizing the needs of displaced people who have fled recent conflict in Tambura, Western Equatoria, Blue Helmets from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have started water collection escort patrols. The main aim: To accompany displaced people as they fetch water from a nearby source. UNMISS

UNICEF warned that close to one million children in Afghanistan are facing the threat of acute malnutrition, as a result of drought and the ongoing conflict there. UNICEF

As part of a four-day mission to South Sudan, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix visited Malakal, in the Upper Nile region, to see first-hand the impact of flooding on local communities. UNMISS

Holding elections as scheduled crucial to Libya’s future stability, Special Representative stresses in briefing to Security Council.

External actors must encourage de-escalation of Yemen conflict, support country-Led political settlement, Special Envoy stresses in briefing to Security Council.

Some 30 kilometres from Tambura in South Sudan’s Western Equatorial State, patrolling UN peacekeepers saw the devastation caused by violent conflict in the area. Thousands of people who have been displaced are suffering, many of them are women and children. UNMISS