Taking Aim at Food Security – Young Leader for the SDGs in Tobago

At just 14 years old, Tobago native Anthurium Lewis launched an innovative initiative to address food insecurity while promoting environmental sustainability. Today, her nonprofit plants fruit trees in her community and inspires other young people to take action for a greener, more food-secure future. Selected as one of the UN Youth Office’s 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2025–2027, she is recognized for advancing youth-driven solutions that empower communities and protect the planet. As an archer, Lewis uses the power of sport to engage youth in the SDGs. Today, 6 April is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.


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From Fruit Trees to Food Security: Anthurium Lewis | United Nations

Anthurium Lewis is a nonprofit leader and child’s rights ambassador from Tobago who, at just 14 years old, launched an innovative initiative to address food insecurity while promoting environmental sustainability. Through her nonprofit work, she plants fruit trees within her community and inspires young people to take action toward a greener, more food-secure future. Selected as one of the UN Youth Office’s 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2025–2027, she continues to amplify youth-driven solutions that empower communities and protect the planet. Learn more about Anthurium: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/en/anthurium-lewis #YouthLead #SDGs #FoodSecurity #Tobago


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How Information Integrity Shapes Climate, Peace, and Society - SDG Media Zone | United Nations

In an era where social media algorithms shape public opinion faster than ever, the battle for accurate information has become critical to addressing climate change, maintaining peace, and building resilient societies. This conversation explores how current information dynamics are undermining collective action on global challenges, and how innovative communications approaches like the UN's Verified initiative are cutting through the noise to reach audiences with trusted, actionable content. Speakers: Jeremy Heimans, Co-founder and Chairman, Purpose Moderator: Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone


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Beyond the Game: How Football Powers Social & Environmental Impact - SDG Media Zone | United Nations

Football is the world's most popular sport, with unparalleled reach and the power to advance the SDGs. This discussion will bring together legends of Liverpool FC and Manchester United with Soccer Forward, the foundation of the US Soccer federation responsible for the social impact legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. Speakers: Lex Chalat, Executive Director, Soccer Forward Rishi Jain, Director of Impact, Liverpool Football Club Robbie Fowler, former Liverpool Football Club and England forward Moderator: Christine Cupo, Soccer Analyst, Host, CBS Sports SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone


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Syria: More than 1.6 million people returned - Press Conference | United Nations

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, Alexander De Croo, told reporters in New York that Syria is at a “pivotal moment” and stressed that as more than 1.6 million people have returned to Syria last year, there are increased “needs on housing, needs on government services, needs on jobs.” De Croo, briefing jointly from Damascus with humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher, told reporters that “after a too long period of an atrocious war with too many casualties,” Syria is “at the moment where we can shift from purely humanitarian to also doing development work.” He said returnees had “left often in dramatic circumstances” and providing services is “really crucial because if we're not able to provide those services, well, actually people who had the intention to return might at some point make the choice to not return at all.” The UNDP Administrator said the region “is in urgent need for a success story, and Syria could be a success story if we are able to stand on the side of the Syrian people and provide the services that are needed.” He appealed to the international community “to do the necessary investment, support and advocacy for making sure that we can shift into development work.” De Croo said the impact of the Iran war “is really reversing progress” in the region, pointing out a UNDP estimation “that it would lead to a scaling back of one-and- a-half-year of progress, an economic loss of 190 billion and more than 4 million people being pushed into poverty.” For his part, Fletcher said, “there has been real progress in the last 15 months since I was here in December 2024, progress that has defied a lot of predictions and many expectations. And we have to build on that progress now, which means we accelerate the humanitarian work that we're doing, including that vital mine clearance.” Noting the launch of the United Nations 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Syria, Fletcher highlighted the importance of “this transition, this recalibration, as we face down the humanitarian response and phase up the development, resilience, long term recovery response.” He said, “about 200,000 refugees or displaced people have crossed the border in the last 3 or 4 weeks. The vast majority, about 175,000 of those are Syrians coming home. But that leaves about 25,000 others, mainly Lebanese and of course, Palestinians. People who have often been displaced multiple times. So, while the government is preparing and is very focused on creating the conditions where they can close the camps within Syria, these are very, very significant numbers.” The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Syria, launched today, identifies primary areas of intervention, including critical infrastructure, essential services, socio-economic resilience, institutional building, and mine and unexploded ordnance clearance.


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Gulf Cooperation Council: Demand to cease all attacks by Iran - Briefing | United Nations

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East Khaled Khiari said that strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is “imperative.” Addressing the Security Council on its first-ever consideration of cooperation between the UN and the GCC, Khiari said, “This Council demanded the immediate cessation of all attacks by Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. These attacks, condemned by this Council, must stop now. Escalating hostilities are posing an acute and rapidly growing threat to international peace and security.” He also said, “Disruptions to maritime routes in the Gulf and surrounding waters are also having global economic repercussions. They heighten the risk of broader confrontation. All parties must respect freedom of navigation, which is a cornerstone of international maritime law. The United Nations system is fully mobilized to mitigate the consequences of this spiraling conflict. However, the most effective way to do so is clear: the fighting must stop now.” He concluded, “The ongoing escalation and its consequences underline the urgent need for coordinated multilateral action. In this regard, strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and the GCC is imperative.”


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Secretary-General’s remarks for the press stakeout today, 2 April

2 April 2026


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Bahrain on Iran: ' We'll reserve the right of self-defense'- Presser on Security Council Presidency

Press Conference by Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative, Mission of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council in April 2026, on the programme of work during the month of April. On Iran, Ambassador of Bahrain Jamal Fares Alrowaiei told reporters that his country will “reserve the right of self-defense as stipulated in article 51 in the UN Charter.” Speaking in his national capacity, the Baharian diplomat reiterated, “Iran's continuing to attack us since February 28th is a flagrant violation of the UN charter and international law principles. Iran continues to breach resolution 2817, which was presented by Bahrain on behalf of GCC countries and Jordan, and has been co-sponsored by 136 countries from the wider UN membership.” Asked about Bahrain has submitted a draft resolution focused on ensuring security in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, Ambassador Alrowaiei said, “we cannot accept economic terrorism affecting our region and our and the world. The whole world is being affected by the developments,” adding that this resolution is “of paramount importance, and it comes at a critical juncture.” He explained that this resolution aims to protect maritime security. “It is one of the most fundamental principles of international law,” Ambassador Alrowaiei said, reiterating that it is “anchoring the principles of not using maritime corridors and international corridor as a strategy to build pressure in conflicts. This would be a flagrant violation of international law and the rights of all countries that depend on those corridors.” Asked about Lebanon, the Bahrain diplomat stressed that the country “must be spared. It should not be dragged into this conflict,” adding that “Lebanon needs considerable support. These adventures are unacceptable. They must stop to serve the interests of Lebanon, and we must support the Lebanese government in its efforts.” He noted that Lebanon is making “significant efforts” in the field of disarmament to ensure the stability of Lebanon. “So why should Lebanon be dragged into this conflict?” Ambassador Alrowaiei said. He reiterate that the “Council is aware of these matters, and the Council will continue to be apprised of the developments in Lebanon.”


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