World Television Day celebrates an integral part of modern life

20 November 2019
Culture and Education
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Seven decades of United Nations’ work in developing new standards and systems for broadcasting are being celebrated on Thursday, World Television Day, an annual observance that recognizes the medium’s role as a major source of information, education and entertainment.

Wednesday’s Daily Brief: Israeli settlements, World Children’s Day, fossil fuel overuse

Young activists do the talking as UN marks World Children’s Day

Israeli settlements remain ‘flagrant violation’ of international law, UN envoy tells Security Council

UN chief calls for ‘green and clean’ development in message for Africa Industrialization Day

‘Three-country crisis’ across central Sahel puts whole generation at risk, warns UN food agency

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UNICEF reports uneven progress in 30 years of child rights treaty

Human Rights

Although the world has made historic gains over the past three decades in improving children’s lives, urgent action is required if the poorest children are to feel the impact, a new UN report published on Monday warns.

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UN ‘regrets’ new US position on legality of Israeli settlements

Peace and Security

The longstanding position of the UN regarding Israeli settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory – that they are in breach of international law – is unchanged, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said during a press briefing on Tuesday in New York, reacting to the policy reversal announced by the United States.

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Tuesday’s Daily Brief: Israeli settlements, Sahel crisis, Iran protests, reconciliation for peace, World Toilet Day

Human Rights

A recap of Tuesday’s stories in brief: UN ‘regret’ over US settlements reversal; Almost daily attacks plunge Sahel into ‘three-country crisis’;  live ammunition reportedly used against Iranian protesters; reconciliation helps ‘repair fractures’, promote peace; call for poorest countries to take leading role in their own development agendas; and World Toilet Day.

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Reconciliation helps ‘repair fractures’, enable lasting peace, Security Council hears

Peace and Security

The UN Security Council this Tuesday has been debating what one activist labeled “the toughest and arguably most important part of the peace-building cycle”: reconciliation.

UN Photo

US pardons for accused war criminals, contrary to international law: UN rights office

Human Rights

A presidential pardon for two United States soldiers accused of war crimes, and a sentence reduction for a third, “run against the letter and the spirit of international law which requires accountability for such violations”, the United Nations human rights wing said on Tuesday.

Headlines at a glance

UN updates guidelines to ensure successful return to civilian life for former combatants

Iran protests: Live ammunition reportedly used, says UN human rights office

UN strengthens ties with Eurasia regional body to tackle terrorism and crime

‘Transformational benefits’ of ending outdoor defecation: Why toilets matter

One-third of Afghans need urgent humanitarian aid, millions suffer ‘acute food insecurity’

Libya ‘in race against time’, but dissolving conflict ‘a realistic prospect’, Security Council hears

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