Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
VUK TALKS Season 2 Episode 50. In conversation with founders of Sister Fuel – Phomolo Mekgoe and Pholoso Makoloi
Haiti: People are in a perfect storm of suffering – UN Chief Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, on the question concerning Haiti.
Improving Teamwork Communication and Productivity in the Workplace
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar provides a high-level overview of the Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness (DiSC) Personality Assessment tool and its application in workplace settings. Attendees learn how DiSC helps identify individual behavioral styles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and fosters better communication, teamwork, and productivity. The presentation explores practical insights into understanding colleagues’ unique preferences and adapting your communication strategies for a more effective workplace. Ideal for managers and team leaders, this session offers actionable strategies to build stronger, more cohesive teams using the proven principles of the DiSC framework.
This webinar was presented by NIJ’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 4, 2025.
(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.)
Effective Leadership Communication Why it Makes or Breaks Leading Change
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Effective leadership communication plays a vital role in promoting meaningful change within an organization. This presentation explores key principles such as “modeling the way”, “inspiring a shared vision”, and “start with why”. Vision-driven communication requires crime laboratory supervisors to utilize various communication tools while they act as a driving force within the organization, leading their teams to success. The goal of this presentation is to expose attendees to proven concepts that will promote employee satisfaction, motivation, and engagement, as the crime laboratory implements positive organizational change.
Webinar presented by NIJ’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on January 16, 2025.
(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.)
South Africa: KM Masterclasses for the National Department of Cooperative Governance
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
KM Masterclasses for the National Department of Cooperative Governance
Russian attacks on Kyiv: Press statement by President Ursula von der Leyen
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Statement by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
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Palestine: Situation deteriorates at a level not seen in history – Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO), on the situation in the Middle East.
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The Security Council also heard calls for investigations into recent deadly strikes. Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, said an Israeli airstrike on Aug. 10 killed six journalists in Gaza City. He noted the Israel Defense Forces said they were targeting Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who they described as the head of a Hamas cell. He added that on Aug. 25, Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed at least 20 civilians, including medical staff and journalists. “I reiterate the Secretary-General’s call for an independent and impartial investigation into these killings,” Alakbarov said.
Gaza: Famine is now occurring and is projected to expand farther – Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, on the situation in the Middle East.
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“Over half a million people currently face starvation, destitution and death,” a senior UN humanitarian official told the Security Council, warning that this number in Gaza could climb above 640,000 by the end of September.
Joyce Msuya, the UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator also added that at least 132,000 children under five are expected to suffer acute malnutrition between now and mid-2026, with more than 43,000 at risk of death.
Gaza: At UN Security Council, speakers urge action for peace | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The United Nations Security Council today met on the situation in Gaza, with speakers calling for an end to fighting, the release of the hostages and a halt to man-made famine, destruction and death. Among those addressing the Council were senior United Nations officials, a released hostage and the Permanent Observer of the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the UN.
UNIFIL fully committed | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate is up for renewal by the Security Council at the end of this month. UNIFIL Spokesperson, Andrea Tenenti, says that UNIFIL remains committed to supporting stability efforts between Lebanon and Israel and will work based on the outcome of the mandate.