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Addressing the opening of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, GA President, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, as only the fourth woman to assume the role, dedicated her presidency to “those women who have entered politics; who are demanding equality in the workplace; those women and girls who are victims of violence; to those girls and adolescents who demand access to quality education.” UNIFEED

Upon being sworn in as the 73rd President of the General Assembly, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés the first woman from Latin America to hold the position, vowed to “strengthen multilateralism” and said, “the only way to solve the global problems is through a collective, cooperative approach.” UNIFEED

The incoming President of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés of Ecuador, vowed to work “towards the strengthening of the multilateral system and the revitalization of the United Nations” and to “work hard to deliver better” during her tenure. UNIFEED

During his trip to Pakistan, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with Afghan refugees at a voluntary repatriation centre where UNHCR is helping with their repatriation. UNHCR

The UN Humanitarian Affairs Chief Mark Lowcock and the High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited a village in Afghanistan where over a thousand returnee families have made home for themselves. UNHCR

In the north of Lebanon, a Syrian refugee is using a puppet show to teach refugee children about their country. UNHCR

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is providing veterinary services to local residents in the town of Malakal. UNMISS

In the South Sudanese town of Bor, Korean peacekeepers provide vocational training programme in bakery, aiming at developing self-sustaining basic skills amongst the nation’s youth. UNMISS

Three years after fleeing Syria,18-year-old Numeir, who was scared he would be conscripted into the army, finally reunited with his family in Germany. UNHCR

A brand-new police station, constructed by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) with the help of a local NGO, Women Aid Vision, was handed over to the South Sudanese National Police Service on Thursday, opening doors of optimism for improved security for the local community. UNMISS