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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S VIDEO MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY 2020
New York, 17 October 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is a double crisis for the world’s poorest people. First, they have the highest risk of exposure to the virus, and least access to quality healthcare. Second, recent estimates…
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Acting SRSG Stephanie Williams meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov in Moscow for talks on Libya
TRIPOLI, 16 October 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General (ASRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Stephanie Williams completed an official visit to Moscow yesterday…
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A/SRSG Stephanie Williams holds consultative meeting with Libyan Mayors as part of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum process
Tripoli 16 October 2020 - As part of Libyan Political Dialogue Forum process, based on the principles of social and political inclusivity, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Williams…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S VIDEO MESSAGE ON WORLD FOOD DAY
New York, 16 october 2020 The award of this year’s Nobel Prize for Peace to the United Nations World Food Programme recognizes the right of all people to food, and our common quest to achieve zero hunger. In a world of plenty…
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UNSMIL welcomes Arrest as a Major Step towards Accountability, Rule of Law and Dismantling Criminal Networks
Tripoli, 15 October - UNSMIL welcomes yesterday’s arrest of Abd Al-Rahman Milad, commonly known as ‘al-Bija’ by GNA law enforcement agencies. Mr Milad has been on the UN Security Council’s Sanctions Committee list since June…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN “BUILDING RURAL WOMEN’S RESILIENCE IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19”
New York, 15 October 2020 Rural women play a critical role in agriculture, food security and nutrition, building climate resilience, and managing land and natural resources. But many rural women suffer from discrimination…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S STATEMENT ON CORRUPTION IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19
New York, 15 October 2020 Corruption is criminal, immoral and the ultimate betrayal of public trust. It is even more damaging in times of crisis – as the world is experiencing now with the COVID-19 pandemic. The response to…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
New York, 13 October 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to the importance of strengthening disaster risk reduction. Many countries are facing multiple crises simultaneously. We will see more of this…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE FOR LAUNCH OF WORLD FOOD WEEK
New York, 12 October 2020 The systems that bring food to our tables have a profound impact on our economies, our health and the environment. Food systems are one of the main reasons we are failing to stay within our planet’s…
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UNSMIL Statement on the resumption of intra-Libyan political and military talks
Tripoli 10 October 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Stephanie Williams is pleased to announce the resumption of inclusive intra-Libyan…