Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Audio Languages: English, Original

Jointly organized by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and with the sponsorship of the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, the side event will provide an overview of observed and emerging trends relating to the destruction of cultural heritage and illicit trade of cultural property, and their linkages with terrorism, and current responses to phenomenon.

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Illicit trade in times of crises

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Democratic Republic of Congo crisis thwarting gains in Great Lakes Region, speakers tell Security Council, stressing need to end illicit natural resources trade.

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Briefing by Robin Geiss, Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), on the impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security.

Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original