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On Peacekeepers Day, United Nations officials expressed concern about deteriorating political and security conditions affecting peacekeeping operations. UNIFEED

On World Press Freedom Day, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet made the following address at the annual award by the Freedom Cartoonist Foundation. OHCHR

The number of terrorist attacks in the Sahel region of Africa “continues to increase” according to Secretary-General António Guterres, who arrived in the capital of Niger, Niamey, the second of three countries he is visiting on a tour of West Africa to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. UNIFEED

In an exclusive interview, David Attenborough, United Nations Champion of the Earth, and Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, discuss the importance of restoring nature and how science can appeal to people’s hearts. UNEP

Marking the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, UN mission in South Sudan gathered stakeholders who work tirelessly to create safe grounds for communities. UNMISS

The signing of the peace deal in South Sudan ushered in an era of renewed hope for women in this war-torn country, not least because of the provision for 35 per cent representation in policy- and decision-making at the highest levels of governance. But as the world’s youngest nation enters the remaining 12 months of the transitional period, much remains to be done to ensure women and girls participate fully and equally in all spheres of life. UNMISS

The United Nations and non-governmental organizations launched joint response plans aiming to deliver vital humanitarian relief to 22 million people in Afghanistan and support 5.7 million displaced Afghans and local communities in five neighbouring countries. UNHCR

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, describing him as an unwavering voice for the voiceless. UNIFEED

Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka of Uganda was granted the Champion of the Earth award for 2021 in the Science and Innovation category by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP

The Sea Women of Melanesia was granted the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Champion of the Earth award in the Inspiration and Action category. UNEP