Source: United Nations (video statements)
Annalena Baerbock, President of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly, briefed reporters ahead of the start of the UNGA debate.
Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma & Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This virtual workshop discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to sexual assault response and present an introduction to the neurobiology of trauma and how trauma impacts survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, the presenters will highlight best practices aligned with national recommendations for interacting with sexual assault survivors during a SAFE and maintaining a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach during a law enforcement survivor interview. This no-cost, online event welcomes a broad audience including SANEs, law enforcement investigators, advocates, prosecutors, criminal justice practitioners representing federal, state, and local agencies, as well as subject matter experts from across the United States.
This video is one of three parts of the recorded virtual workshop Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 16, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Ensuring a Trauma Informed Interview with a Sexual Assault Victim
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This workshop explores approaches for engaging survivors of sexual assault from a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective thus supporting recommendations #2 and #22 of the NIJ’s National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach. A sexual assault survivor’s experience during the sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) conducted by a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), access to victim advocacy, and interaction with law enforcement can all affect the level of future engagement a survivor has with the criminal justice system.
This video is one of three parts of the recorded virtual workshop Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 16, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on a Sexual Assault Victim
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This workshop explores approaches for engaging survivors of sexual assault from a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective thus supporting recommendations #2 and #22 of the NIJ’s National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach. A sexual assault survivor’s experience during the sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) conducted by a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), access to victim advocacy, and interaction with law enforcement can all affect the level of future engagement a survivor has with the criminal justice system.
This video is one of three parts of the recorded virtual workshop Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 16, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Colombia, Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics – Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Colombia
Occupied Palestinian Territory
UNIFIL
Sudan
Central African Republic
Afghanistan/Humanitarian
Security Council
Ukraine
World Patient Safety Day
Financial Contribution
Guest Tomorrow and Security Briefing
COLOMBIA
The Secretary-General welcomed the issuance by Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace of its first restorative sentences, which is a historic milestone in the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement of 2016. The Secretary-General took note of the court’s announcement that these sentences, for former commanders of the FARC-EP, will be followed later this week by the first sentences for former members of the public security forces.
The Secretary-General noted that this is the first sentences of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and it marks a key step forward for the innovative mechanisms of transitional justice in the Agreement, which seek to foster truth, ensure accountability for the most serious crimes committed during Colombia’s armed conflict, as well as to provide redress to the victims.
The Secretary-General stresses that these decisions should be implemented in full and translate into actions of reparation on behalf of the victims. He called on all sentenced individuals to maintain their commitment to peace by fully complying with their sentences, and for the Colombian governmental and state authorities to ensure that all conditions are in place for the sentences to be carried out.
The United Nations, including through our Verification Mission on the ground is mandated to verify compliance with and implementation of the sentences, remains firmly committed to supporting Colombia in its pursuit of lasting peace, justice and reconciliation.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
Turning to the situation in Gaza, which is worsening by the hour, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs continues to call for the immediate protection of civilians. Issuing displacement orders does not absolve the parties to a conflict from their responsibilities to protect civilians in the conduct of hostilities.
Today, the Israeli army once again ordered people to leave Gaza City within the next 48 hours and move south along a temporary passageway on the Salah ad Din road, which is the one that runs through the center of the Gaza strip.
Thousands of people continue to flee, amid active hostilities. Roads, as you can well imagine and as you have see, are congested, people are hungry, and children are traumatized.
Between Monday and yesterday, our partners monitoring the movement of people in Gaza recorded nearly 40,000 displacements to the south.
Since mid-August – and as of yesterday – some 200,000 movements have been recorded, with many women, children and older people walking for hours.
OCHA was informed by the Ministry of Health in Gaza that the Rantissi Children’s Hospital in Gaza City was damaged after being struck multiple times overnight. There were 80 patients at the facility, including 12 children and babies in intensive care. Half of the patients and their caregivers were forced to flee, under fire, in search of elusive safety.
Meanwhile, the UN Population Fund warns that Israel’s offensive in Gaza is forcing women to give birth in the streets, without hospitals, without doctors or clean water. UNFPA says that 23,000 women are going without care, and about 15 babies are born each week without any medical help.
Our humanitarian partners tell us that since the collapse of the ceasefire in March, 80 medical points and primary healthcare centres providing sexual and reproductive health outpatient services have been affected, with 65 of those out of service.
Today, the Palestine Telecommunications Company reported a complete internet outage across Gaza City and the north. This is preventing people and humanitarians from receiving critical information.
Our partners have set up three support points in areas receiving displaced people in southern Gaza to assist separated, orphaned and injured children.
They report that heavy bombardment in Gaza City is further fueling people’s distress, especially among children.
Yesterday, two humanitarian movements to collect food cargo from the crossings into Gaza were either cancelled or denied. Other missions were facilitated but faced impediments on the ground. The Zikim crossing remains closed for a fifth consecutive day.
Full Highlights
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=17%20September%202025
What are the EU sanctions against Israel?
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Due to the increasingly severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the European Union has submitted a series of sanctions proposals concerning Israel and Hamas to the Council.
Suspension of certain trade-related provisions of the Association Agreement between the EU and Israel.
Targeted sanctions against Hamas, extremist ministers in the Israeli government, and violent settlers.
Bilateral support to Israel is put on hold, except for funding for civil society initiatives and the Holocaust remembrance centre, Yad Vashem.
The horrific events taking place in Gaza daily must stop.
There needs to be an immediate ceasefire, unrestrained access for all humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
More information at the following link: https://link.europa.eu/nx3DrG
Forensic DNA Research and Development; 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.
NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.
At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.
This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Women in Afghanistan – Joint Media Stakeout | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Joint Media Stakeout by UN Security Council Signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), delivered by Sangjin Kim, Charge d’affaires, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN.
Welcome to the 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.
NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.
At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.
This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Forensic Toxicology Research and Development; 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.
NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.
At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.
This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)