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Türk blasts ‘politics of repression and division’, stresses freedom and development link
Addressing the opening of the Council’s 54th session, Mr. Türk strongly condemned the “old, blunt, brutal politics of repression” as exemplified by a rise in military coups and the crushing of dissent – “in short, the fist”. Following military takeovers in Niger and Gabon, he insisted that the “unconstitutional changes in government” such as the…
Read MoreMarburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in Equatorial Guinea, WHO is on the ground supporting the outbreak response. “We have deployed teams to assist with case finding, clinical care, logistics, and community engagement. We have also helped to establish treatment units in the affected areas,” he said. The number of officially reported…
Read MoreUN Resident Coordinators a key link in achieving development goals |
Ambassadors and UN leaders recently reaffirmed their support for the Organization’s Resident Coordinators, who lead teams servicing more than 160 countries and territories. These 130 senior officials are the Secretary-General’s designated representatives in the field and coordinate UN operational activities for development. They are critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), agreed by the…
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