Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The Lord Speaker welcomed đşđŚ #Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy UK Parliament this evening to address members of both Houses, alongside the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Speaking about the event, the Lord Speaker said:
âI was honoured to welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Parliament with Mr Speaker. President Zelenskyy spoke of the challenges faced by the courageous people of Ukraine resisting Russian aggression. We pay tribute to their bravery as they stand strong for liberty, justice & peace.
Courage is not just daring in battle. It is endurance, constancy, loyalty and hope under unbearable pressure. That is why Ukraineâs struggle speaks so powerfully to all of us. We stand by them and will never stop doing so.’
Noon Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Iran
Middle East
Lebanon
Lebanon/Humanitarian
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Afghanistan/Pakistan
Cuba
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Afghanistan/Pakistan
Cuba
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Global Advocate for Human-Centric Digital Governance
Financial ContributionâŻ
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IRAN
The Secretary-General asserts once more that the war in the Middle East must stop. Diplomacy must prevail.
All Security Council resolutions must be implemented. The latest one, resolution 2817, must be respected, as we see that countries in the Gulf continue to be targeted. âŻ
MIDDLE EAST
And the World Food ProgrammeâŻ(WFP) is warning today that the total number of people around the world facing acute levels of hunger could reach record numbers in 2026 if the escalation in the Middle East continues to destabilize the worldâs economy.
New analysis by WFP estimates that almost 45 million more people could fall into acute food insecurity or worse (known as IPC3+) if the conflict does not end by the middle of the year, and if oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. These would add to the 318 million people around the world who are already food insecure.âŻ
LEBANON
Turning to Lebanon, our UNIFIL peacekeepers report continued exchanges of fire in both directions across the Blue Line, including rockets, missiles, artillery, mortars and direct fire, as well as interceptions of projectiles and airstrikes inside its area of operations in southern Lebanon.
The peacekeepers are observing reinforcement of Israeli Defense Forces forces in several areas north of the Blue Line, especially in Sector East. Near Khyam in Sector East, about five kilometers north of the Blue Line, peacekeepers yesterday monitored the concentration of dozens of military vehicles, including armored personnel carriers and tanks. In addition, peacekeepers continue to observe reinforcement of IDF forces near Kfar Kila in Sector East.
We continue to urge all sides to cease hostilities, avail themselves of diplomatic channels and recommit to the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701.
And in line with this call, today and in closed consultations, the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, are both briefing the Security Council via VTC on the implementation of the resolution.
LEBANON/HUMANITARIAN
On the humanitarian front in Lebanon, our colleagues at OCHA report that we and our partners continue to scale-up humanitarian assistance, providing food, shelter, water and medical support to families forced to flee their homes.
To date, UN agencies, including World Food Programme, UN Refugee Agency, and UNICEF, and our non-governmental partners have distributed more than 1.1 million hot meals and 38,000 ready-to-eat kits, as well as more than tens of thousands of mattresses, sleeping mats, blankets and hygiene and menstrual hygiene kits to collective shelters. Hundreds of thousands of litres of clean water have also been delivered.
Full Highlight: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-03-17
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
The FBI is looking for exceptional people who want to protect their community as FBI Special Agents. FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Jason Cromartie discusses this exciting career and how you can make a difference.
More at www.fbi.gov/video-repository/cinn-recruitment.mp4/view
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Memorial Ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, organized by the Department of Global Communications and the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations.
The Department of Global Communications in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations, will hold a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT in the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters. Ms. Melissa Fleming, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications will host the proceedings. Speakers will include the Deputy Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, the Representative of the African Union and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Rwanda. The commemoration will also feature remarks by the President of Ibuka, testimony of a genocide survivor, the lighting of memorial candles and musical elements.
More info: https://www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/rwanda/commemorations-2025.shtml
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Globally, billionaire wealth rose by more than 16% in 2025. Thatâs 3 times the average annual rise over the previous 5 years, according to Oxfam’s latest report on global inequality.
Here, Amitabh Behar, the Executive Director of Oxfam International, suggests 5 ways to fight #inequality – and also shares his reasons to be cheerful, including his faith in Gen Z.
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The United Nations is pleased to welcome actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the UNâs first Global Advocate for Human-centric Digital Governance.
In this role, Mr. Gordon-Levitt will collaborate with the UN to help shape a digital future that is inclusive, innovative and human-centred. He will bring his creativity, perspective and influence to the UN Internet Governance Forum, amplifying the UNâs commitment to human rights and accountability in the digital age.
From online safety to access and opportunity, his advocacy will help ensure that the human impact of technology on everyday life is never overlooked.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
The impact of Cyber investigations can’t be measured, and neither can the work of #YourFBI. Hear from an agent working cyber investigations for the FBI about the long term impact of cyber attacks and what the FBI is doing to prevent them.
The United Nations is pleased to welcome actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the UNâs first Global Advocate for Human-centric Digital Governance.
In this role, Mr. Gordon-Levitt will collaborate with the UN to help shape a digital future that is inclusive, innovative and human-centred. He will bring his creativity, perspective and influence to the UN Internet Governance Forum, amplifying the UNâs commitment to human rights and accountability in the digital age.
From online safety to access and opportunity, his advocacy will help ensure that the human impact of technology on everyday life is never overlooked.
