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Answering questions about freedom of expression and recent reporters’ detentions in Russia and Bangladesh, Dujarric said that the Secretary-General "continues to express his concern and very deep concern at the continued harassment we are seeing of journalists the world over.” UNIFEED

“Despite the grim situation with ongoing challenges, there are clear areas where we can try to make some meaningful progress. In recent interviews with Rohingya mothers, young women and youth rescued during precarious sea journeys, they all had a single message – we want a future and education,” the UN Special Envoy on Myanmar told General Assembly Member States. UNIFEED

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been assisting thousands of refugees who were impacted by the large fire that swept through Cox’s Bazar on Sunday. IOM

On International Women’s Day, participants gathered at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and their essential contributions to the sustainable development of the 46 Least Developed Countries. UNIFEED

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said, “And I call on all United Nations Member States to promote dialogue and sustainable solutions that are representative of the will of the Myanmar people, in order to bring an end to this brutal crisis. The people of Myanmar deserve a better future.” UNTV CH

8 March marks the International Women’s Day. This year’s theme recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. FAO

Today in Doha, Qatar, at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries opening, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, said, “The era of broken promises must end – now.” UNIFEED

From 5-9 March in Doha, Qatar, world leaders will get together at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries Conference to agree on partnerships and plans to help the world’s most vulnerable countries get back on track and thrive amid ongoing global challenges. UNIFEED

Marking the International Mother Language Day, President of the General Assembly Csaba Kőrösi said, “The use of mother languages promotes tolerance and social inclusion. It can help us in our quest for transformative solutions as we tackle today’s interlocking challenges.” UNIFEED

World leaders announced over US$826 million to Education Cannot Wait and the global challenge to support the education of 222 million girls and boys living in crises. ECW