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On his first visit to the Somalia’s federal state of Hirshabelle, the newly-appointed United Nations envoy to Somalia James Swan discussed with state authorities the country’s state-building process, local humanitarian needs and the world body’s assistance. UNSOM

The UN Youth Envoy told the Security Council that young people must not must not only be engaged as “beneficiaries, but as equal partners in all our efforts, especially in our efforts to prevent conflict and build peace.” UNIFEED

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today declared the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO

After meeting with Secretary-General António Guterres, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said, “we are a country under aggression, a country under a blockade, and it’s always positive when multilateralism provides answers to the unilateral positions that try to suffocate a nation.” UNIFEED

Global trade is slowing, and the IMF is urging countries to avoid further conflict, the Fund’s chief economist told reporters in Washington, D.C. IMF

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) built a football field for the local community on the outskirts of Juba town, aiming to unite people for peace through sports. UNMISS

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned tens of thousands of children in Al-Hol camp and several parts of Syria are in limbo amid dire humanitarian needs. The Agency called for improved humanitarian access and protection of children including re-integration into local communities and safe return to home countries. UNICEF

The United Nations top official in Somalia, James Swan, yesterday awarded medals to officers of a United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) for distinguished service. UNSOM

Marking the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development, UN chief Antonio Guterres said, “completing the unfinished business of the Cairo Conference will put us on course to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to ensure lives of peace, prosperity and dignity for all.” UNIFEED

At the request of Russia, the UN Security Council met today to discuss a new law entering in force in Ukraine, instating the Ukrainian language as the sole official language in the country, requiring that it be used in the public sector. UNIFEED