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LIU Zhenmin (DESA) at the Public briefing on the Global Economic Context Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development
Remarks by Mr. LIU Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, at the Public briefing on the Global Economic Context Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development.
2 February 2018
News & Features
Leaving the LDCs category: Booming Bangladesh prepares to graduate
Propelled by better health and education, lower vulnerability and an economic boom, Bangladesh, the largest least developed country (LDC) in terms of population and economic size, looks likely to…
2 February 2018
Meetings & Events
9th Meeting, Committee on Non Governmental Organizations - 2018 regular session (29 January - 7 February)
Applications for consultative status and requests for reclassification deferred from previous sessions of the Committee [item 3 (a)] (E/C.2/2018/1)
2 February 2018
News Stories
The Week in Review – 2 February 2018
Top stories from UN News this week:
Annual Holocaust Remembrance
2018 Youth Forum
Crisis of 'epic proportions'
More at UN News: www.un.org/news/
2 February 2018
Meetings & Events
Public briefing on the Global Economic Context Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development
The high-level briefing will inform Member States of the Task Force members' analysis of the global economic situation and build on their flagship publications, notably the World Economic…
2 February 2018
News Stories
BANGLADESH / ROHINGYA MONSOON THREAT
United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned that the coming monsoon season in Bangladesh could put protection of Rohingya refugees at serious risk. UNHCR
2 February 2018
News Stories
GENEVA / KENYA HUMAN RIGHTS
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced today their concern that three of Kenya’s largest private TV channels remain off the air. UNTV CH
2 February 2018
News Stories
BRAZIL / REFUGEES EDUCATION
In Brazil, one NGO is working to help refugees winning recognition for university diplomas, and paving the way for them to return to chosen professions and contribute skills to society. UNHCR
2 February 2018
News Stories
UN / GUTERRES SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General today reaffirm his commitment to the UN’s zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment saying that “we will not tolerate sexual harassment anytime, anywhere.”…
2 February 2018
Media Stakeouts
Secretary-General Briefs Press
Remarks to the press by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, on the situation in Syria and on efforts by the UN to tackle sexual harassment.
2 February 2018
News Stories
UN / GUTERRES SOCHI CONGRESS REAX
United Nations Secretary-General said the Syrian National Congress held January 30 in Sochi, Russia has concluded with a statement in line with “a common understanding between the United Nations and…
2 February 2018
News Stories
SOUTH SUDAN / GRANDI APPEAL
UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi visited South Sudanese refugees in Uganda and Kenya, calling attention to the plight of refugees from the world’s youngest nation and appealed for more aid for those…
2 February 2018