Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by ICC Caucus on behalf of the members of the Security Council that are state parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: Sierra Leone and Denmark, along with France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom; on the report of the International Criminal Court Prosecutor’s Office to the Security Council on the situation in Libya.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, on Saturday, 29 November 2025, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council – dedicated to advancing UN global causes through the transformative power of storytelling, will present an event featuring Palestine’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film – PALESTINE 36.
PALESTINE 36 explores the Arab Revolt of 1936–1939 against British colonial rule. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film lays the historical groundwork for what followed in 1948 and beyond, making the events an urgent story to bring to the screen. This pivotal moment is essential for understanding the Palestinian question, which has been on the agenda of the United Nations for nearly eight decades. The film features an extraordinary international cast, including British Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons (Reversal of Fortune), Irish acclaimed Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), and Palestinian Emmy-nominated Hiam Abbass (Succession). PALESTINE 36 is Annemarie Jacir’s fourth consecutive film to be selected as Palestine’s Oscar submission for the Best International Feature Film.
On this occasion, the event will be opened with remarks delivered by H.E. Mr. Riyad H. Mansour, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations. Movies hold the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations – including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Members of Parliament from Ukraine, Poland, Finland and the Czech Republic join UK colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee in Westminster to consider the current state of play and next steps for Ukraine.
The visiting Parliamentarians are delegates from ‘United for Ukraine’, an international non-governmental organisation who are in the UK to support Ukrainian people impacted by the war. The Committee will also hear from the Verkhovna Rada’s Committee on Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Co-operation.
During the session, Parliamentarians will consider the latest news on the fighting and discuss the co-ordinated sanctions response against Russia. In recent days, the US has proposed a ‘peace plan’ to bring an end to the fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine continues to be urgent. A recent research briefing from the Library at the House of Commons compiled figures relating to the humanitarian needs of the country including information that 12.7 million of Ukraine’s estimated population of 33 million were in need humanitarian assistance in January 2025. The Parliamentarians will also seek an update on Ukrainian children who have been forcibly removed to Russian territory and will consider humanitarian support for refugees.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will give a speech on 26 November 2025. Its focus will be the EU’s position on the proposed plan and its engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Business and Trade Committee is holding the final session of its inquiry into the challenges faced by small businesses in the UK. The Committee will be hearing from the National Trading Standards, Companies House, the National Crime Agency and the Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall MP.
The focus of this session is for the Committee to:
– Understand the scale and growth of illicit trade on the high street
– Explore the response to enforcement agencies to organised crime groups operating in town centres
– Evaluate the Department’s approach to implementing the Plan for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
– Explore the Department’s response to the emerging findings from the Committee’s small business inquiry
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile replies to oral questions in the NCOP
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Education Committee holds the final session of its inquiry into the threat of insolvency facing a growing number of universities, and the relationship this has with government policy towards international students.
Witnesses in this session will include the Higher Education Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith, a senior official from the Department for Education and the Chief Executive of the Office for Students, Susan Lapworth.
There are concerns that fees from international students are providing less income than previously forecast for many universities, and that a significant number of institutions are running deficits.
The panel is likely to face questions on whether a special insolvency regime should be put in place to ensure continuity for students, protect staff and minimise disruption, were a university to become insolvent.
The cross-party Committee may explore whether weaknesses in governance and financial planning may have exacerbated the threat of insolvency in some universities.
MPs are also likely to ask the Minister what impact the Government’s proposed levy on international students’ fees may have on universities’ financial stability; as well as the impact of proposed reforms to immigration rules that affect international students.
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Did you know that economic violence affects 12% of women in the EU? While awareness of sexual and physical violence has grown, economic abuse is often misunderstood and remains largely in the shadows.
In this video, we explore the three main types of economic violence – control, exploitation and sabotage – and touch on what needs to be done to tackle it.
By putting the facts in focus, we take a closer look at what charts and numbers can tell us.
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🔬 Sources
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights: an EU-wide survey on violence against women https://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2014/violence-against-women-eu-wide-survey-main-results-report
Surviving Economic Abuse: Statistics on financial and economic abuse https:/survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Statistics-on-economic-abuse_March-2020.pdf
European Institute for Gender Equality: Data collection on economic violence in the EU https:/eige.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/EIGE_Factsheet_EconomicViolence.pdf
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
🎥 The official launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children takes place today, led by Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. South Africans are called to unite in action to protect women and children, and to end GBVF together.
📅 Date: 25 November 2025
⏰ Time: 09:00
📍 Venue: Gallagher Estate Conference, Midrand
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