Category: United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Guterres spoke at the Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech. The Conference was jointly organized by the Kingdom of Morocco, the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

The Secretary-General highlighted that the effort to counter hate speech must be truly inclusive, grounded in respect and equity; shaped by women, men, and youth; and welcoming of religious, traditional, and community leaders, Indigenous Peoples, and minority groups.

He also emphasized, “reining in hate speech does not mean extinguishing freedom of expression. But freedom of expression must never be an excuse for causing or compounding harm.”

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YW51oqrhrVQ

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Guterres spoke at the Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech. The Conference was jointly organized by the Kingdom of Morocco, the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

The Secretary-General highlighted that the effort to counter hate speech must be truly inclusive, grounded in respect and equity; shaped by women, men, and youth; and welcoming of religious, traditional, and community leaders, Indigenous Peoples, and minority groups.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pkvsPEK9HyQ

Source: United Nations (video statements)

UN Victims’ Rights Advocate Najla Palma calls for stronger action to support survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel, with protection, accountability, and long-term support at the center.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1k19CI1FNY

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Remarks by Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Nuclear Testing.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P_QN5aZu6TM

Source: United Nations (video statements)

At least 21 Palestinians, including 11 children, have been killed after a war-damaged residential building collapsed in Gaza City. Rescue teams are searching the rubble as thousands of people continue to live in damaged buildings with nowhere else to go.

UNDP and the EU are supporting debris removal and the recovery and identification of human remains.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dJqVEaL9V4g

Source: United Nations (video statements)

In Kherson, Ukraine, the skies bring constant danger as civilians and humanitarian workers face relentless drone attacks. Follow local volunteers and residents as they navigate anti-drone nets, detection devices, and daily risks to deliver vital aid and support those who cannot leave.

Under international humanitarian law, civilians and humanitarian personnel must always be protected.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zr2ThFayrqs

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. (15 September 26)

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Source: United Nations (video statements)

Eihab Omaish, Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), said, “The unimaginable horror of that day terrorized the whole human family. In minutes, it drastically changed the course of history, making the world less safe for all people. Today, we honour the memory of those who lost their lives, and we stand with the survivors.”

According to the UNOCT official, “The attacks of September 11th exposed the profound danger posed by a single terrorist organization operating across borders. Today, the threat is more diffuse, more decentralized and increasingly enabled by new technologies.”

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V_uQVx1Mkcs

Source: United Nations (video statements)

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on 3 July 2026 that El Niño conditions had developed. Combined with long-term climate change, El Niño is expected to increase the likelihood of higher temperatures and more frequent and intense heat events in many regions over the coming months.

Cities are particularly vulnerable, with the urban heat island effect amplifying health risks, straining infrastructure and energy systems, reducing productivity, and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations.

As countries accelerate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Early Warnings for All initiative, there is an urgent opportunity to strengthen collaboration between meteorological services, housing, transportation, energy stakeholders, city leaders, disaster risk managers and technology partners to better prevent, mitigate, anticipate, prepare for and respond to extreme heat.

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The Goals Lounge is an innovative platform at the UN Headquarters that brings together dialogue, partnerships and visibility to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, it has enabled major announcements, mobilized significant financial commitments and supported high-impact initiatives across areas such as mental health, women’s leadership and digital transformation, while engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences worldwide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYyBKuTEgzo

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work, connect, and belong. The ground beneath our collective life is shifting and with it come profound questions about human development, culture, community, and what it means to be human.

Building on global convenings across Cairo, Mexico City, Xi’an, and Rome, the AI and Human Development Initiative comes to New York during the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly for its most public and dynamic gathering yet. Through a series of thought-provoking conversations and unexpected pairings of leaders from technology, government, academia, philosophy, and the arts, the convening will explore how AI is transforming the social fabric and shaping humanity’s relationship with technology.

Bringing together diverse perspectives for deep reflection, principled debate, and bold imagination, the session invites audiences to engage with one of the defining questions of our time: how can we ensure that technology remains at the service of people, and not the other way around?

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The Goals Lounge is an innovative platform at the UN Headquarters that brings together dialogue, partnerships and visibility to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, it has enabled major announcements, mobilized significant financial commitments and supported high-impact initiatives across areas such as mental health, women’s leadership and digital transformation, while engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences worldwide.

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