Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Motswaledi supports Africa CDC and AU for production of medicines in Africa #govzaupdates
South Africa: Minister Aaron Motswaledi calling on Africa’s health autonomy instead of dependency #govzaupdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motswaledi calling on Africa’s health autonomy instead of dependency #govzaupdates
South Africa: Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motswaledi addressing SADC decline in funder donations #govzaupdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motswaledi addressing SADC decline in funder donations #govzaupdates
South Africa: Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motswaledi opening the SADC Ministers meeting in Sandton #govzaupdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motswaledi opening the SADC Ministers meeting in Sandton #govzaupdates |south africa|
This start-up engineers microbes to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Chemical pesticides cause a lot of collateral damage – to soil, biodiversity, and human health. Because as well as killing the fungi, plants and insects that damage crops, pesticides can also hurt non-target species.
Could engineering microbes solve this problem? US start-up Robigo thinks so. It uses a technology called RNA interference to switch off the problematic genes in target species – preventing them from causing damage while leaving the rest of the local ecosystem unharmed, as Robigo’s founder and CEO Andee Wallace explains.
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UN Movie Society – Art of Storytelling & Education with David Borenstein & Pavel Talankin
Source: United Nations (video statements)
On 25 February 2026, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council is honoured to present a special edition of our Reel Compassion series. As we approach the 98th Academy Awards, we go behind the lens to explore the universal role of education and the power of storytelling in the remote "hinterlands" of the world.
On this occasion, the event will take a curated look at the work of filmmakers David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin, whose latest film – MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN – has captured global attention for its "passionate heart" and its intimate portrayal of an educator’s dedication to his students.
Moving away from the headlines, this conversation focuses on a more universal story: the role of education in a changing world. We will discuss the human experience of teaching, the responsibility of the storyteller, and the quiet resilience required to protect the integrity of a classroom—highlighting that every child has a fundamental right to an education that encourages critical thinking and freedom of thought.
In the spirit of the International Day of Education, which took place at the beginning of the year, we bridge the gap between international ideals and personal experience, highlighting how cinema can promote the universal values of peace, cultural appreciation, and the dignity of the human person.
PROGRAMME
Presentation
UN Movie Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
Interview with Oscar-Nominated Directors
David Borenstein & Pavel Talankin
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SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Arnošt Kareš
Consul General of Czech Republic in Los Angeles
Producers:
Producers: Made in Copenhagen (Denmark) and PINK (Czech Republic)
Robin Hessman, Translator & Executive Producer
Cameramen & Video Editing
Liam Lui Martin
Opening and Closing Music:
UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
Resilience and Prosperity for EU’s Eastern Border Regions: High-Level Conference
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Watch live as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joins Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto and Heads of State from the EU’s eastern Member States for a high-level conference on the protection of the EU’s borders.
In her speech, President von der Leyen addressed the impact of Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine on eastern border communities. She also presented a plan to strengthen these regions through security, defence, investment and community engagement.
🛡️ Key measures of the plan:
– Enhancing security by mobilising resources and initiatives such as the Defence Readiness Roadmap and the Drone Defence Initiative.
– Launching #EastInvest, a major investment mechanism to attract financing to border regions, tapping into assets like renewable energy, agriculture and technology.
– Supporting local communities with flexible financial instruments, digital upskilling and cross-border initiatives to boost resilience and long-term prosperity
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International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) Report
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) said international cooperation under the drug control conventions remains vital to protecting global health and reducing the social and economic harms of illicit drugs. Using real-time data-sharing tools that prevented the diversion of three tons of a fentanyl precursor last year, States are strengthening efforts to counter synthetic drug threats while safeguarding legitimate trade.
UK Business and Trade Committee Chair makes a statement on future Committee work on UK trade envoys.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
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Gender Diversity in Europe’s Banks
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
🏦 Breaking the glass ceiling in Europe’s banks 🌟
Did you know that European banking is still dominated by men? This is not only unfair to women, but also harmful to banks. Diverse leadership leads to better decision-making and greater success 👩🏿👱🏽♀️👩🏻🦱👩🏼🦲👩🏽🦰👩🏾🦳👩🏼🦱👩🏿🦰
Find out what’s being done to promote gender diversity and strengthen Europe’s banking sector.
Find out more about gender diversity in banks on the ECB’s other channels
Diversity at the top makes banks better: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2023/html/ecb.blog.230509~5e2a550f74.en.html
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