"WOMEN"

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

Special Envoy on Syrian conflict, in Security Council briefing, announces resignation, vowing to pursue political solution ‘until the last hour’ at 8373rd meeting.

The United Nations chief António Guterres reiterated today that the UN “believes in African leadership to solve African problems, and we are fully committed to working closely with the African Union in solidarity and respect to seize the vast potential of today’s opportunities.” UNIFEED

The world’s population is set to grow by 2.2 billion between now and 2050, the UN said today, and 1.3 billion are likely to come from sub-Saharan Africa, where women’s rights are hampered by limited access to healthcare and education, along with “entrenched gender discrimination.” UNTV CH

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

States must transform natural resources from driver of conflict into development tool to foster peace, cooperation, Secretary-General tells Security Council at 8372nd meeting.

Speakers at the global World Food Day ceremony in Rome today called for stronger political will and more financial support to end hunger and malnutrition in all its forms, urging the international community to step up its efforts until everyone has enough and quality food. FAO

Citizens in Yambio, South Sudan celebrated the launch of a Partnership for Recovery and Resilience which aims to re-establishing access to basic services, restoring productive capacities, rebuilding institutions, and nurturing effective partnerships. UNMISS

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

Yunus is among 900 Syrian refugees and Turkish community members who have benefitted from a partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and the Turkish government which provides agricultural training. FAO