On 13 and 14 September, you can visit thousands of cultural sites across Europe for free as part of this year’s European Heritage Days. The theme of the 2025 initiative is architectural heritage. Everyone is invited to take part in the guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, and performances on offer.
In practical terms, South-South cooperation is a process in which developing countries-regardless of their real geographic location-seek to achieve their individual or shared development objectives thanks to the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources, in partnerships involving governments, regional organizations, civil society, the university world and the private sector.
The experiences and objectives of most countries in what is known as the world South, while they continue to trace their post-colonial future and strive to meet the development needs of their people.
In recognition of mutual cooperation between these nations, the United Nations has created the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (Safe) In 1974, supporting these efforts on the international scene and within the United Nations system.
Dima al-Khatib speaking about the south-south and triangular sharing of innovative experiences and approaches in the multidimensional assessment, during a conference at the FAO headquarters in Rome, in Italy.
Before the International Day for South-South Cooperationmarked on September 12, Safe Director Dima Khatib said UN News That the countries of the South – which house 80% of the world’s population – have enormous levels of unexploited human and natural resources and enormous potential to advance development.
“We believe that the countries of the South world have not only challenges, but also solutions and innovations and that we must support, encourage and highlight their pioneering role in these areas,” she said.
Nevertheless, the challenges are real and intimidating, in particular the increase in geopolitical tensions, debt charges, an extended digital divide and social complexities, at a time of decline in humanitarian funding and development of developed countries.
This severe landscape motivates development countries to seek funding for development by cooperating more closely with each other.
Ms. Khatib underlines the recent studies carried out by his office which demonstrate that South-South cooperation has the potential to change the economic equation, to create jobs and to strengthen local capacities, in countries ranging from Ethiopia, to Paraguay, Rwanda and others.
Office of a 100% electric bus near the City Expo to the United Arab Emirates in Dubai, where the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) is underway.
In the Middle East, it is bearing fruit in areas such as renewable energies, digital transformation and adaptation of climate change. For example, Morocco’s experience in large -scale solar farms has been used as a model of renewable energy projects in certain parts of sub -Saharan Africa.
Ms. Al-Khatib says that the Gulf countries provide not only financial support in times of crisis, but have also become leaders in sharing their expertise.
It underlines Saudi Arabia, which shares its vast experience of the purification of seawater with the countries confronted with drought and in the city of Masdar with the United Arab Emirates, which conducts research – and develops capacities that benefit the countries of the world.
The UN official also notes that the Islamic Development Bank has been a key engine of progress, facilitating the exchange of knowledge between its 57 Member States and support initiatives such as advanced irrigation technologies, sustainable agriculture and climatic resilient infrastructure.
Ms. Khatib notes that the countries on the world of world are not only meeting, but also demonstrates their ability to take the lead, citing the India-Un Development Partnership fund and the India-Brazil-South Africa fund, which are both organized by UNSOSC.
She underlines that this demonstrates the power of collective action and sends a strong message that cross -border cooperation is both possible and effective.
In the midst of the tense international political climate that the world testifies today, South-South cooperation can be an engine to renew and strengthen multilateralism, but it does not replace cooperation between all countries.
The senior United Nations officials says that there can be no gap between the countries of the Northern world and the world of world, but rather, “we must build bridges”, a task to which the United Nations is well suited, given its main mandate to treat all countries as well.
Quay cranes on quays in Sri Lanka. The global economy criticizes the international merchant fleet of carriers and oil tankers in a critical way so that raw materials move quickly, safely and effectively.
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Women and children face increased risks, while operational challenges – including restrictions on United Nations female staff – threaten rescue efforts.
The twin earthquakes, measuring 6.0 and 6.2, struck on August 31 and September 4, flattening entire villages in the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan. Mountain lands and landslides have blocked key roads, leaving air transport as only reliable access.
The evaluations indicate that more than 6,700 houses have been destroyed or damaged, forcing most families to take shelter in the open air without privacy, drinking water or basic services.
UnfpaThe United Nations Reproductive Health Agency has Health teams deployed in the hardest affected areasProviding maternal and reproductive health care, psychosocial support and advice. Until now, more than 9,500 people have received help.
“Women and children in particular are extremely traumatized,” said a psychosocial advisor. “Our goal is to support their emotional and mental health and provide all the possible help, including drugs and dignity kits.”
Among the estimates affected by UNFPA, some 11,600 pregnant women face increased risk due to limited access to health services.
“For pregnant women, a natural disaster can transform an already difficult period into a deadly crisis,” said UNFPA representative Kwabena Asante-Nutiamah.
World Health Organization (WHO)) Mobile teams have been deployed To provide trauma care, maternal and child health services, mental health support, vaccinations and emergency nutrition.
The agency also sent 43 tonnes of medical supplies and provided more than 4,500 consultations through its clinics.
The personal envoy of the UN Secretary General for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, went to East Africa to remedy the current civil conflict and to put pressure for negotiations to a peace agreement.
In a job Earlier this week, Lamamra called fighters and political actors in Sudan “to engage in a constructive dialogue leading to a lasting solution”.
The aim of the visit is to progress on the protection of civilians and to strengthen multilateral mediation efforts in the country.
To achieve this, he works with the African Union to organize an advisory group meeting of ministerial level in Addis Ababa.
While rival soldiers continue to attack Civilians and vital infrastructure, many displaced people and other communities receive reduced food assistance, or not at all.
“We continue to repeat our calls at the end of this conflict which left 25 million people hungry in a sharp way,” the spokesman of the UN secretary general, Stéphane Dujarric said on Thursday at a press conference.
Marking the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, the UN reaffirmed its sustainable solidarity on Thursday with the inhabitants of New York, the city where it has had its headquarters for almost 80 years.
“New York has welcomed the United Nations for 80 years and houses many of our colleagues, as well as diplomats, staff and of course all secretaries general. We continue to solidarize with the residents of New York, as we did 24 years ago, “said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
The attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers in downtown Manhattan have made nearly 3,000 lives in more than 90 countries and have made thousands of more injured people.
Decades later, survivors and first stakeholders continue to face long -term health challenges, including respiratory diseases, cancer and mental health struggles.
“New York City has welcomed our UN headquarters for decades and is the place that many colleagues call at home – so me,” said Secretary General António Guterres.
“Today, my thoughts are with all those who have lost dear beings on September 11 and with all the inhabitants of New York,” he added, in an article on social networks.
The UN stressed its continuous commitment to commemorate the worst terrorist attack in American history, honor the victims and support New Yorkers while the city continues its trip to resilience and healing.
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UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said People are in motion again after Israel has placed the whole city under travel orders. Aid Partners recorded more than 25,000 trips between Sunday to Wednesday.
Some critical services have already been suspended while certain humanitarian facilities have undergone serious damage, disturbing operations and providing essential services.
“Our partners working on health, indicate that some of them had to suspend activities in primary health centers, while partners working on nutrition say that 12 external therapeutic sites out of 49 interrupted the services in the middle of the current air strikes in Gaza City,” he said,
At least two community kitchens also suspended operations and three others had to move to the city.
In addition, United Nations partners working on education fear that 95 temporary learning sites in the north of Gaza serving around 25,000 children can run a risk of imminent closure due to command of travel and continuous insecurity.
United Nations Child Rights Agency Unicef a also warned This child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip continues to worsen at an alarming rate.
The percentage of children identified as blew in an acute way increased to 13.5% in August, compared to 8.3% in July – or 12,800 boys and girls.
Mr. Dujarric said that UNICEF worked to increase the entry of essential nutrition supplies and distribute them, alongside nutritional partners, in around 140 sites through the Gaza Strip.
“While stocks of ready-to-use therapeutic foods have recently increased, the current quantities of other critical nutrition supplies for infants and pregnant women and breastfeeding are fully insufficient,” he said.
Meanwhile, almost half of all functional hospitals are located in Gaza City, including half of all the beds of the intensive care unit for the entire Gaza Strip, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Israeli offensive already underway, the Gaza Strip cannot afford to lose these remaining facilities, said the United Nations Agency.
These developments occur while delays and obstacles to humanitarian movements within Gaza continue.
The missions still take long hours to finish, even when they are approved in advance by the Israeli authorities, which means that the teams have no choice but to wait on roads which are often dangerous or congestioned.
In addition, the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs Coordination (Ochha) recently observed an increase in the refusal of the participation of Palestinian staff in the missions, including drivers and staff.
Mr. Dujarric noted that refusals are often communicated at the last minute, resulting in operational delays because the alternatives must be quickly identified.
“What we need is complete facilitation of the work and movement of humanitarian actors in and throughout the Gaza Strip. This must include unhindered access to the north and south, “he said, adding that” each delay can cost lives “.
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UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said people are once again on the move after Israel placed the entire city under displacement orders. Aid partners recorded more than 25,000 displacements between Sunday through Wednesday.
Some critical services have already been suspended while some humanitarian facilities have suffered severe damage, disrupting operations and the delivery of essential services.
“Our partners working on health, report that some of them have had to suspend activities at primary healthcare centres, while partners working on nutrition say that 12 out of 49 outpatient therapeutic sites have halted services amid the ongoing airstrikes in Gaza City,” he said,
At least two community kitchens have also suspended operations, and three others have had to relocate within the city.
Furthermore, UN partners working on education are concerned that 95 temporary learning sites in northern Gaza serving about 25,000 children may be at imminent risk of closure due to displacement orders and ongoing insecurity.
UN child rights agency UNICEF has also warned that child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip continues to worsen at an alarming rate.
The percentage of children identified as acutely malnourished increased to 13.5 per cent in August, from 8.3 per cent in July – or 12,800 boys and girls.
Mr. Dujarric said UNICEF has been working to scale up the entry of essential nutrition supplies and distribute them, alongside nutrition partners, at about 140 sites across the Gaza Strip.
“While stocks of ready-to-use therapeutic food have recently increased, the current quantities of other critical nutrition supplies for infants and pregnant and breastfeeding women are wholly insufficient,” he said.
Meanwhile, almost half of all functioning hospitals are located in Gaza City, including half of all intensive care unit beds for the entire Gaza Strip, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
With the Israeli offensive already underway, the Gaza Strip cannot afford to lose any of these remaining facilities, the UN agency said.
These developments are happening as delays and impediments to humanitarian movements inside Gaza continue.
Missions still take long hours to complete, even when they are approved in advance by the Israeli authorities, meaning that teams have no choice but to wait on roads that are often dangerous or congested.
Additionally, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has recently observed an increase in denials of the participation of Palestinian staff in missions, including both drivers and personnel.
Mr. Dujarric noted that denials are often communicated at the last minute, resulting in operational delays as alternatives must be quickly identified.
“What we need is full facilitation of the work and movement of humanitarian actors into and throughout the Gaza Strip. This must include unimpeded access to the north and to the south alike,” he said, adding that “every delay can cost lives.”
Four years after the military coup that filed the democratically elected government, the civilian conflict of Myanmar arises, leaving moved millions and homeless.
“” The suffering of millions of people through myanmar is huge”Said Hcr Chef Filippo grew up. “With air bombings, destruction of goods and forced recruitment, they live in daily fear for their lives.”
He added that “civilian men, women and children must be protected from violence and the solutions found so that they can choose to go home in terms of security and dignity”.
A brutal civil war is not that all myanmar must face.
In March, an earthquake of magnitude of 7.7 struck the country affecting several regions, including the capital, not Pyi Taw. The UN chief of rescue, Tom Fletcher, then declared on X that the humanitarian response “had been hampered by the lack of funding”.
Mr. Grandi, who visited the communities affected earlier this year, urged broader humanitarian access and discussed the solutions for the displaced by force.
“Millions of people have been forcibly moved to the country and as refugees throughout the region, do not want anything more than going home. They ask – and have the right to – security and security that accompany peace. Mr. Grandi said.
Thousands of people also destroyed their homes after the floods swept away many regions in July.
“Wars, disasters, displacement, hunger: the forgotten distress of so many people in Myanmar, like the Rohingyas, never ends,” said Grande in an article on X.
During the last year and a half, 150,000 The Rohingyas, a mainly Muslim minority in the majority Buddhist country, fled to neighboring Bangladesh. This has marked the country’s largest exodus since 2017, when 750,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge to the violence of the state of Rakhine.
UNHCR works with other United Nations agencies, NGO partners and Myanmar communities to meet the basic needs, physical security and well-being of displaced and stateless people.
But many communities still suffer from a lack of access to vital aid. This year’s UN response plan for Myanmar is Currently funded only at 22%.
Later this month in New York, Mr. Grande will attend a high-level conference on Rohingyas and other Myanmar minorities, calling for greater regional and international efforts to fight against the crisis.
“” All parties – with the support of the international community – must engage seriously to find solutions to their fate. This is particularly necessary for the Rohingyas, which have not only been attacked and moved, but deprived of their fundamental rights for too long, “said the UNHCR chief.
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President Costa and President von der Leyen received letters of credence from the Apostolic Nuncio and Head of the Mission of the Holy See to the European Union, as well as from thirteen new Ambassadors to the European Union.
Rosemary Dicarlo describe Tuesday’s strike in a residential area of the Qatari capital – which has targeted the political leadership of Hamas killing several affiliates as well as a Qatari security agent – as potentially open a “” “New and perilous chapter of this devastating conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability.“”
The attack took place on September 9 in residential compounds which would have the accommodation of the members of the Hamas political bureau, including the son of its chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya.
While Hamas leaders have survived, the organization said, the incident disrupted the ongoing negotiations on a cease-fire release agreement and hostage mediated by the United States to end the war in Gaza.
“” The sovereignty and territorial integrity of any country, including Qatar – a precious partner in the advancement of peace creation and conflict resolution – must be respected,Ms. Dicarlo told ambassadors.
It urged all parties to exercise a deduction and reaffirm the need to preserve the negotiation and mediation channels to prevent new suffering in Gaza and in the region in the broad sense.
Israel claimed the responsibility of the strike, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing her as “an entirely independent operation” following a fatal attack on civilians in Jerusalem on September 8, which Hamas said he had led.
Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab States League and the Islamic Cooperation Organization condemned action and expressed their concern in the face of additional escalation.
Dicarlo told ambassadors that Israel’s strike came “at the height of current consultations”.
“” Any action that undermines the work of mediation and dialogue weakens confidence in the very mechanisms that we depend for the resolution of conflicts,She said, stressing that lasting solutions in the Middle East cannot be carried out thanks to new violence.
She called for a renewal of commitment to diplomacy, warning that the urgency of a release of ceasefire and hostage has never been greater.
“” I call for all stakeholders to show the greatest restraint at this sensitive moment and at that time in diplomacy. The urgency of a ceasefire and hostage release contract in Gaza has never been larger. Conclude an agreement. Release the hostages. End the suffering of the inhabitants of Gaza. »»
Meanwhile, the humanitarian and security situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank remains critical.
Since the conflict in Gaza broke out in October 2023 – after Hamas’ attacks and other Palestinian armed groups on communities in southern Israel, tens of thousands of people died – mainly civilians – infrastructure and basic services are largely destroyed, and enclave alloys in ruins while a new offensive to take the city of Gaza is underway.
The United Nations Security Council meets to discuss the situation in the Middle East in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Before Thursday’s session, the Security advice published a press statement expressing the condemnation of strikes in Doha and deeply regrets the loss of civil life.
The declaration has reaffirmed the support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar and recognizes the country’s key role in mediation efforts to end the devastating war, alongside Egypt and the United States.
He stressed that the release of hostages – including those killed by Hamas – ending hostilities and ensuring civil protection in Gaza, remain the highest priorities of the Council.
It is also on all parties to seize diplomatic opportunities in progress for peace.
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THE UN Secretary General Sentenced an Israeli strike on Tuesday targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar, while highlighting the “very positive role” played by the country in the realization of a cease-fire in Gaza and obtaining the release of the hostages.
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These measures put vital humanitarian assistance and other essential services to hundreds of thousands of people affected by a recent deadly earthquake in danger, the United Nations assistance mission in Afghanistan (Unama) warned in a declaration.
Sunday, the de facto The security forces prevented women from Afghan staff and entrepreneurs from entering the UN compounds In the capital, Kabul.
This was extended to field offices across the country, following written or verbal notifications of the Taliban management.
In addition, the security forces are visibly present at the entrances to the UN premises in Kabul, Herat and Mazar-I-Sharif to enforce the measure.
“” This is particularly worrying in order to continue restrictions on the rights of Afghan women and girls“, According to the press release.
Since his return to power four years ago, the Taliban have published numerous edicts with an impact on women’s rights such as the ban on girls from frequenting a secondary school and prohibiting women from most jobs, in particular by working with non -governmental organizations (NGOs).
The United Nations also received security forces trying to ban national travelers’ national staff on the ground, in particular to support women and girls as part of the response to the earthquake that hit the east of Afghanistan last month.
They are also prevented from accessing operational sites for Afghan repatriases in Iran and Pakistan.
The UN hires the de factoThe authorities and call for the immediate lifting of the restrictions to continue the critical support for the Afghan people, noting that current actions do not take into account “provisions communicated previously”.
“” Such arrangements have enabled the United Nations to provide critical aid across the country, thanks to a culturally sensitive approach and based on principles Ensure the delivery of women’s help for women, ”said the press release.
In the meantime, UNAA and UN agencies, funds and programs in Afghanistan, have implemented operational adjustments to protect staff and assess the options to continue their essential work.
The declaration concluded by recalling that the prohibition on the movement of UN staff and the obstruction of UN operations are a violation of international rules on the privileges and immunities of the organization’s personnel.
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