"WOMEN"

In Marrakech, the heads of different UN bodies gathered to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was described as a living document and an inspiration for the text of the Global Compact for Migration. UN VIDEO

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

In South Sudan’s Unity region, getting food can be an immense challenge for women. Besides walking long distances, the danger of sexual violence lurks in the bushes that throng the roads they must walk to get to food distribution points, as seen in the recent allegations that shocked the world. Here is a look at what happens at food distribution points, as women continue to receive much needed food rations. UNMISS

Coinciding with the International Anti-Corruption Day, marked every 9 December, the Federal Government of Somalia announced a series of steps to strengthen its commitment to combat corruption and reinforce transparency in order to build more accountable institutions. UNSOM

In the darkest of times, brave men and women stood up. When oppressed – they rose. Together they fought for greater justice, stronger respect and more compassion. They had a dream for a better future. OHCHR / FILE

MINUSCA paid tribute on Friday (7 Dec) in Bangui to the late Corporal Erick John Masauri of the Tanzanian contingent. Corporal Masauri was fatally wounded in an attack on MINUSCA's temporary operation base in Gbambia, in the west of the Central African Republic, on 16 November. MINUSCA

Taking action on Fourth Committee reports, General Assembly adopts 36 resolutions, 4 decisions, including texts relating to Middle East conflict, decolonization at 48th plenary meeting.

Weeks after sexual violence attacks on vulnerable civilians in South Sudan’s Unity region came to light, rape victims are coming forward to narrate their ordeals. UNMISS

Eleanor Roosevelt: “This Universal Declaration of Human Rights may well become the international Magna Carta of all men everywhere.” FILE

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises equality and freedom for everyone everywhere. But the principle of gender equality might never have been included if not for these women- who advocated for a Declaration that was truly universal. FILE