Source: United Nations (video statements)
Remarks by Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, on the situation in Gaza.
Sahel: Terror threats surge in targeted young people – Security Council Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, on peace consolidation in West Africa.
The head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, today (7 Aug) told the Security Council that terrorist activity in the region “has surged in scale, complexity and sophistication, including through the use of drones, alternative internet communication, and increasing collusion with transnational organized crime,” and said this “growing insecurity compounds an already dire humanitarian situation.”
Simão said maritime security “remains a concern and requires a coordinated response,” and stressed that “young people are increasingly prime targets for recruitment by terrorist and violent extremist groups.”
He noted that “only 14 percent of funding for the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for the Sahel region has been received,” and said, “resource mobilization is urgently needed to save the lives of millions of people at risk.”
Investing in Youth, Skills & European Identity: Erasmus+
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The Commission proposes investing €41 billion in Erasmus+ from the next EU Budget (2028–2034) to support learning, skills development, and exchange opportunities across Europe.
This initiative will benefit students, trainees, youth workers, sports coaches, and volunteers from all backgrounds, while also strengthening European identity.
Europe’s Budget – The Power of Together.
Do not take Democracy for granted, w/ Nicholas Haysom|United Nations ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser
Source: United Nations (video statements)
As a young white activist in South Africa, Nicholas Haysom risked detention to oppose the apartheid regime, later working alongside Nelson Mandela. Now Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission there, he is still striving tirelessly in pursuit of peace and human rights.
“The lesson of [Nelson] Mandela is not just being a nice person, it’s perseverance in your ideals. It’ll change the world.”
After a long and varied career, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom is supporting recovery and resilience in South Sudan, the UN’s newest member state. In this episode, he reflects on helping the world’s youngest nation build a better future, on why thorny negotiations are always necessary to move on from any civil war, and on why lasting peace should never be taken for granted.
#podcast #unitednations #awakeatnight #SouthSudan #NelsonMandela
About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.
South Africa: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga’s Women’s Month message
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Sindisiwe Chikunga mentions the great impact of women in all spheres of life, they’re building South Africa one step at a time. This Women’s Month, we celebrate women shaping our infrastructure under the theme: Building Resilient Economies for all”
Join us as we commemorate Women’s Day on 9 August at
Nkowankowa Stadium, Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Limpopo Province.
#WomensMonth2025
#EmpowerHer
#ReKaofelaBasadi #ResilientEconomiesForAll
South Africa Government: President Ramaphosa’s keynote address at the Rand Water Zuikerbosch System Purification Plant launch
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Ramaphosa’s keynote address at the Rand Water Zuikerbosch System Purification Plant launch
South Africa Government: Deputy President Mashatile addresses the Dialogue between Government and the NHTKL
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile addresses the Dialogue between Government and the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders
South Africa: Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy briefing the media
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy briefing the media
EU Budget Explained: Funding the Future of Europe
Source: European Commission (video statements)
What do Erasmus+ programme, emergency disaster relief, and high-speed rail networks have in common? They’re all powered by the EU budget — the financial backbone that supports projects and millions of people across Europe.
In this clear and concise explainer video, we break down how the EU budget works, where the funds come from, and why it matters for you — whether you’re a student, farmer, researcher, or just someone benefiting from new infrastructure.
In this video, you’ll learn:
What the EU budget is and how it supports all 27 EU member states
Why the EU tackles big challenges better together through shared funding
The sources of EU funding
What the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is and the priorities it sets
Who is responsible for proposing and approving the EU’s spending plans
The EU budget turns solidarity into action for over 450 million people — funding everything from education, innovation and research to disaster relief and sustainable infrastructure.
📌 This video is ideal for students, educators, policy enthusiasts, or anyone curious about European Union finances and how the EU works.
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-275850
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Russia on Bosnia & Herzegovina & Moldova – Security Council Media Stakeout | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Comments to the media by Dmitry Polyanskiy, Chargé d’Affairs of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Moldova.