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Yemen, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Secretary-General’s Press Encounter - Secretary-General’s Travel - Yemen - Sudan - South Sudan - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Occupied Palestinian Territory - Syria - Lebanon - Security Council - Cuba - International Day of Human Fraternity - Honour Roll Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-02-04
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Agrihoods Explained: Rethinking How We Build Communities | United Nations
Urban planners in Brazil are at the forefront of a bold design revolution that could redefine how cities tackle climate change. One of the most promising ideas is the “agrihood” — a residential community built around a working farm, blending sustainable food production with low-carbon urban living. As cities expand and emissions rise, agrihoods offer a powerful alternative to traditional development by reducing carbon footprints, strengthening local food systems, and reconnecting people with nature. This innovation comes at a critical moment. According to the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) latest State of Finance for Nature report, global investments that damage the planet outweigh nature-positive solutions by 30 to 1. Despite their potential, climate-friendly models like agrihoods remain vastly underfunded. Could Brazil’s urban experiments point the way toward a more sustainable future for cities worldwide?
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Palestine: the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People 'Must Be Realized' - UN Chief | UN
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed that the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people “must be realized.” At the at the 426th Meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, Guterres said, “Any sustainable solution in Gaza must be consistent with international law, and result in Gaza and the West Bank – including East Jerusalem – being governed by a unified, legitimate, and internationally recognized Palestinian Government. Gaza is and must remain an integral part of a Palestinian State.” He also said, “The recently published tender by Israel for 3,401 housing units in the E1 area – alongside continued demolitions – is profoundly alarming. If carried forward, it would sever the northern and southern West Bank, undermine territorial contiguity, and strike a severe blow to the viability of a two-State solution.” He reaffirmed his full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and condemned the adoption by the Israeli parliament of laws that “further impede the Agency’s ability to operate and carry out its mandate activities. I also condemn in the strongest terms actions by Israeli authorities to demolish the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Let me be clear: UNRWA premises are United Nations premises. They are inviolable and immune from any form of interference. Public threats by officials of Israel against the staff of UNRWA are utterly abhorrent and must be met with unequivocal repudiation.” Guterres concluded, “The occupation must end, as affirmed by the International Court of Justice. The inalienable rights of the Palestinian people must be realized. The inalienable rights of the Palestinian people must be realized.” Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, said, “The ceasefire has to be permanent. It should not be fragile. Israel should not continue to go and to kill our people as they wish in the Gaza Strip and in other parts of the occupied Palestinian territory.” He also said, “Gaza is not a piece of land that is hanging in the air for anyone to grab it. It belongs to its people. It belongs to the Palestinian people. The West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, constitute a single territorial unit. Their unity, integrity and status must be preserved, and they must be unified under the Palestinian Authority, as affirmed by the Security Council and GA resolution.” Michael Contet, Director of the UNRWA Representative Office in New York said, “In Gaza, UNRWA remains the largest and most comprehensive service provider, effectively acting as the public sector for more than half the population.” He highlighted, “The operational constraints imposed by Israel on UNRWA, compounded by an unprecedented financial shortfall, severely undermine our GA mandate, which has just been renewed for another three years, and pose an existential threat to our work in the occupied Palestinian territory. They are taking place in utter disregard for international law and the UN Charter.” He stressed, “The actions against UNRWA include a large-scale dis- and mis-information campaign. The repeating of allegations that have already been proven wrong or unsubstantiated, including by the world’s highest court, or have been addressed, continues to form the backdrop for reduced or increasingly conditioned financial contributions. This reduction, combined with a suspension of funding by two major donors, has left a gaping hole in the finances of the Agency to this day.” He reported, “The estimated shortfall for 2026 is 220 million USD – amounting to 40 percent of the funds required for basic operations, including paying our local staff, who directly deliver UNRWA’s services to beneficiaries. As a result, the Commissioner-General was compelled to take the difficult decision to implement as of this month a reduction of UNRWA’s service-delivery working hours by 20 percent, in all five fields, with salaries of Area staff adjusted accordingly. This was taken as a measure of last resort, to preserve the Agency and its mandate.” Full remarks [as delivered]: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/2026-02-03/secretary-generals-remarks-the-2026-opening-session-of-the-committee-the-exercise-of-the-inalienable-rights-of-the-palestinian-people
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UN Secretary‑General Addresses Committee on Palestinian Rights
The Secretary‑General opened the 2026 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the #palestinian People, warning that conditions in #gaza and the West Bank remain “perilously fragile.” He urged full implementation of the October agreement, unimpeded humanitarian access, respect for international law, and renewed commitment to a two‑State solution.
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Model UNs 2026: A Message from the Secretary-General | United Nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a video message for the 2026 Model United Nations.
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Women’s leadership. Country perspectives. Real impact.
Join the conversation at the Goals Lounge as UN Resident Coordinators spotlight women driving SDG progress on the ground—across regions and contexts. 🗓 5 February | 10:00 AM EST 🎥 Watch live on UN WebTV https://webtv.un.org/en
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Security Council Agenda February 2026 - UK Presidency | Press Conference | United Nations
Press conference by James Kariuki, Chargé d'Affaires at the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations, and President of the Security Council in February 2026, on the programme of work during the month of February.
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Season 13 Trailer: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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This episode features: Season 13 Trailer: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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This episode features: Season 13 Trailer: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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All that's Left of You: Global Event featuring Jordan’s Oscar submission | UN Movie Society
On 4 February 2026, on the UN International Day of Human Fraternity, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council is honoured to present a special conversation with filmmaker Cherien Dabis, director of the Oscar-shortlisted feature film - ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU - Jordan's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards. ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU is a sweeping intergenerational epic that spans over 70 years of Palestinian history. rough the story of one family—led by a patriarch and his descendants—the film illustrates what has been called the "continuous Nakba" (catastrophe) and traces the evolution of Palestinian resistance and identity. The film meticulously chronicles four primary historic periods: the 1948 Nakba, life under occupation in the 1970s, the First Intifada in 1988, and the contemporary era ending in 2022. One of the film's central questions asks: is it possible to heal? ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU was intended to honor Palestinian healing and explore how trauma and memory are inherited across generations. The International Day of Human Fraternity reminds us that we belong to one human family: diverse in culture and belief, equal in dignity, and stronger when we choose respect over suspicion. At a time of growing tensions and polarization, human fraternity is not only an ideal; it is a practical commitment to live together peacefully and to protect the rights and dignity of every person. ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU powerfully embodies these principles through cinema. In a world where cinema often focuses on conflict and division, ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU is deeply rooted in love, kindness, generosity, and peace. At its heart, the film also explores one of humanity's most profound acts of generosity—organ donation—through an intimate lens that challenges audiences to consider questions of identity, legacy, and connection that transcend borders. On this occasion, the event will be opened with remarks delivered by H.E. Ms. Feda M. Abdelhady, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations. The United Nations is dedicated to humanitarian support, human dignity, and international cooperation—and this film speaks directly to these shared values. As the UN observance emphasizes, human fraternity is grounded in the recognition that people of all backgrounds make valuable contributions to humanity, and that mutual understanding can deepen through dialogue and storytelling. Movies hold the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations, including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.
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