Rethinking mobility: responding to opportunities in a changing world
By David Suttie, Global Policy Engagement Specialist, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Rural people often migrate seasonally with their herds, or to join the harvest in other districts. They frequently travel to towns and cities to trade, do...
The UN and the World Bank working together in crisis-affected situations
Guest Bloggers: Franck Bousquet and Oscar Fernandez-Taranco Creating sustainable peace and development solutions for countries affected by conflict, crisis and violence is a global responsibility for the international community. At the United Nations General Assembly...
What’s Taking Place at #UNGA on Friday
Click here for a recap of things that happened on Thursday at #UNGA. This video has some of the biggest #UNGA highlights from yesterday. And here’s a photo album with other noteworthy moments. A Youth for Peace Event is on the schedule for Friday, with ministers...
What Happened at #UNGA on Thursday
On Thursday morning, the Security Council held a meeting on non-proliferation, with a particular focus on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo presided over the ministerial-level meeting. You can read more about what...
What’s Taking Place at #UNGA on Thursday
Click here for a recap of things that happened on Wednesday at #UNGA. And here’s a photo album with other highlights. More high-profile meetings and side-events are on tap for Thursday. The Security Council will hold a meeting on non-proliferation, with a focus on the...
What Happened at #UNGA on Wednesday
Wednesday was an extremely busy day in and around United Nations Headquarters in New York. In the morning, the Security Council held a meeting on non-proliferation, with a particular focus on Iran. The President of the United States presided over the meeting. Read...
What’s Taking Place at #UNGA on Wednesday
Click here for a recap of things that happened on Tuesday at #UNGA. And here’s a photo album with other highlights. On Wednesday, the General Assembly will commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons in a...
What happened on Tuesday at #UNGA?
On Tuesday, the annual General Debate got underway in the General Assembly Hall. Dozens of speakers took to the famed rostrum to deliver statements covering a wide range of pressing issues. In his address, Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Despite the chaos...
Coming up at the #UNGA on Tuesday
The much-anticipated General Debate kicks off on Tuesday. More than 190 world leaders are expected to speak over the coming week – they’re expected to address issues ranging from climate change to humanitarian crises to poverty to the empowerment of women and youth,...