Women Leading the Energy Transition at HLPF 2026

Women are driving the energy transition from the frontlines of innovation, policy, investment, and community organizing. Aligned with the 2026 High-Level Political Forum’s theme of transformative, equitable action, this session convenes senior leaders from clean energy entrepreneurship, sustainable finance, and multilateral institutions to explore how diverse leadership accelerates progress on SDG7. Bridging grassroots networks and global institutions, the conversation will highlight the unique impact of women-led approaches, expose where structural barriers persist, and outline how the international community can champion inclusive leadership at every level. Join us to reshape the future of clean energy. Speakers: - Ms. Selen İnal, Founder of EcoMuse and Member of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition - Ms. Rana Ghoneim, Director, Division of Energy and Climate Action at UNIDO Moderator: Ms. Kathryn Clay, Lead Energy & Climate Analyst at Washington Post Intelligence


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Football and Sports as Powerful Drivers of Youth Mental Health - Presser | United Nations

Press Conference by Felipe Paullier, the Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, and Sahira Al Nahari, a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They briefed journalists on mental health and football. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup men's final, Felipe Paullier announced the convening of One World, One Game, One Goal, a global event with the UN Member States Friends of Football to celebrate football and sports as powerful drivers of youth mental health and well-being. Talking to reporters in New York, Paullier said young people are “navigating a very complex world with unpredictable change,” where they are “most interconnected than ever, but at the same time, we have very worrying figures about isolation among people in general, and especially adolescents and youth.” Behind these numbers, he said, “there's actually people, millions of young people, families and communities that are carrying a pain which is often unseen, unspoken and unsupported.” Paullier said, “we're taking this moment where everyone is looking into football as a connector of humanity, football as something that brings us together, sometimes to celebrate, to talk about something, sometimes to cry when our team is not performing well.” During the event, he said, “we will launch a one-year campaign, a public advocacy campaign, that it's about elevating youth mental health and well-being onto the world stage, because we believe that we cannot advance any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) if there is not a generation that feels supported, that feels empowered and resilient.” Joining Paullier, Sahira Al Nahari, who is a young leader for the SDGs, said, “football has a lot for us to learn from. When we're facing a global crisis, let's zoom into the stadiums. When you look at the stadiums, we learn discipline, resilience and how to recover from profound loss. It prepares us ultimately for the most complex match of all, which is the game of life.” Al Nahari said, “on the field, absolutely no one wins alone. Players depend on a whole ecosystem. So, you have defenders, you have midfielders, coaches, medics, and fans in the stands all having important roles. And so, when we approached Youth mental health, we required the same exact ecosystem.” One World, One Game, One Goal is part of the United Nations Youth Office’s flagship initiative on Youth Mental Health and Well-Being, advancing an important shift from fragmented, individual approaches to a holistic ecosystem model. Friday’s event will bring together young leaders, changemakers, policymakers, UN entities, governments, civil society, private sector partners, athletes, and advocates to celebrate football and sports.


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West Africa: Growing Terrorism, Drug Trafficking & Democratic Trends - Briefing | United Nations

The head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) Leonardo Santos Simão said, “the threat posed by terrorist and other non-state armed groups remains acute, especially in the central Sahel and northern Nigeria, rapidly targeting coastal states in the Gulf of Guinea.” The UNOWAS chief briefed the Council (14 Jul) on three broad trends that stand out for the region: first, the concerning security situation, second, the renewal of the momentum for dialogue and cooperation, and thirdly, the democratic developments occurring in the region. Simão stated that the terrorist and other non-state armed groups are “adapting their tactics, increasingly using advanced technology, such as drones, means of communication and cryptocurrencies.” He also highlighted, “coupled with terrorism, drug trafficking, production and consumption are a rapidly growing phenomena in the region, affecting mainly coastal states, where increasing quantities of different types of these substances are being seized by the authorities.” “Youth are the principal victims, but there are also reports of their use by terrorist combatants,” the UNOWAS chief said, adding that political and public institutions in some countries are “reportedly threatened by drug syndicates, leading to their weakening.” “Humanitarian access remains severely constrained in many areas, while funding shortfalls are reducing the reach of life-saving assistance,” Simão said. He added, “women, children and young people continue to bear the brunt of displacement, insecurity, rights violations and limited access to essential services.” “Attacks on schools underscore the wider toll that insecurity is taking on the future prospects of entire communities,” Simão emphasized. The head of UNOWAS highlighted the growing role of the African Union. He said, “it is playing an increasingly important part in fostering dialogue, bringing parties closer together, and ensuring strategic coherence.” “This shift is reflected in strengthened cooperation with ECOWAS as well as increased engagement with Mali and other countries in the region,” Simão added.


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World Cup 2026: Which team are supporters from eliminated nations rooting for? • FRANCE 24 English

During the France-Spain semi-final, many supporters at the FIFA fan zone in Dallas were wearing jerseys from nations that got eliminated earlier in the competition. We went to ask them which team they were supporting now. #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Mexico 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen


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“We’ve given the French a proper trashing": the Spaniards delighted, the French disappointed

“We’ve given the French a proper trashing.” In Dallas, Spanish fans were delighted, whilst French fans were disappointed, following Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-final. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen


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AOC Says Networks Shouldn't Air Trump Election Lies Thursday

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World Cup 2026: In Dallas, Spanish supporters celebrate their team's victory over France

Spain have just won their World Cup semi-final against France. In the FIFA fan zone in Dallas, Spanish supporters celebrated this 2-0 victory. #FIFAWorldCup #France #Spain 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen


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Schiff Blasts Blanche Ahead of Hearing

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Trump FURIOUS as His Sex Abuse Survivor FINALLY Gets Her Money from Court!!!

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Launching a new life from a refugee camp, with Mary Maker | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

@unitednations ▶ https://youtu.be/8kCtNQJGf4s War is Mary Maker’s earliest memory. Born in South Sudan and named Niriak — meaning "war" — she spent her youth living and working in one of the world’s largest refugee camps. Now a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, she is raising her voice on behalf of those she left behind, helping refugee students land scholarships to top universities. “I want to be seen. I want to be heard. I want to be acknowledged. I want to be at the table, making decisions and feeling like a part of something. Are you able to see us? Are you? Are you able to go beyond the news and really understand that this is someone like you?” After her family fled to safety, Mary built a new life of opportunity through education and hard work – finding her feet, and her voice, on stage. In this episode, she shares how she overcame a childhood marred by death and conflict, and how theater became both her refuge and her path forward.


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Yemen: Call for De-escalation After Airspace Violations & Airstrikes - Briefing | United Nations

Following reports of Iranian violations of Yemeni airspace and Saudi airstrikes at Sana’a International Airport to prevent Iranian planes from landing, Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari (13 Jul) called for de-escalation in order to “advance safe, predictable and sustainable civilian air access, among other priorities.” Addressing an emergency meeting of the Security Council requested by the Yemeni government, Khiari said, “Yemen and the wider region cannot afford another cycle of escalation” and called on all actors “to constructively engage in negotiations under United Nations auspices.” He noted that the parties had negotiated an agreement in May to release over 1,600 conflict related detainees, “the largest such release agreed since the start of the conflict in Yemen” which “demonstrates that mutually acceptable agreements remain achievable even amid complex and challenging circumstances.” Unilateral measures, Khiari said, “will not bring Yemen closer to peace. On the contrary, they risk entrenching divisions, accelerating fragmentation and heightening the danger of renewed escalation and military confrontation.” He urged all parties “to reduce tensions and address their differences through dialogue,” as well as to “refrain from measures that could undermine prospects for peace.” Khiari said, “the United Nations remain committed to supporting the Yemenis in restarting a political process to end the conflict in Yemen, as noted by the Special Envoy and many members of this Council in previous meetings, regional de-escalation can create a more conducive environment for reviving the Yemeni political process.”


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