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Opening Press Conference – 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla)

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Opening press encounter for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development with the UN Secretary-General and Prime Minister of Spain.

The President of the Government of Spain and the United Nations Secretary-General will hold a press conference on the opening day of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, where world leaders, international financial institutions, civil society and private sector representatives are convening from 30 June to 3 July to commit to a renewed global framework to mobilize finance at scale and reform the rules of the system to put people’s needs at the center.

Speakers:
– Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain
– António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General

More info: https://financing.desa.un.org/FFD4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys39wa-00ew

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Central African Republic faces a “delicate juncture” – Security Council Briefing | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Security Council briefing by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on the situation in the Central African Republic.

The Central African Republic faces a “delicate juncture,” UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council, warning that upcoming elections present both an opportunity and a challenge for the country’s fragile peace process.

“The human rights situation in the Central African Republic remains concerning, with persistent violations and abuses, including conflict-related sexual violence and grave violations of children’s rights,” Lacroix said today (26 Jun).

Despite the ongoing violence, Lacroix noted progress in accountability efforts. He highlighted the work of the Special Criminal Court (SCC), which recently delivered a verdict related to deadly clashes in Ndélé in 2020 between two factions of the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique (FPRC).

“Progress has also been made in advancing judicial accountability, notably by the Special Criminal Court, which is playing a significant role in the fight against impunity and transitional justice,” Lacroix said. But he warned the Court is entering “a critical phase that requires reinforced financial and human resources to sustain and expand its activities.”

Lacroix underscored that the upcoming local, legislative, and presidential elections are “a unique opportunity to strengthen democratic governance and advance national reconciliation,” but stressed that broad international support remains essential.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPEfz39sx4

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The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025: Closing Ceremony | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum’s overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together.

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The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p-RdPzvFfA