SDG Progress Report & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (25 April 2023)

Noon briefing by Stephane Dujarric Haq, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Trip Announcement - Belafonte - DSG Travels - Iran - Sudan/Security Council - SDG Progress Report - Time CO2 Earth Award - Sudan Humanitarian - Middle East - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Nutrition - International Days - Senior Personnel Appointment - Financial Contribution - Guests Tomorrow TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Secretary-General will be traveling to Washington, D.C., tomorrow. He is scheduled to hold meetings with the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, as well as various Members of the US Congress. The Secretary-General’s planned engagements on Capitol Hill include meetings with the leadership of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The Secretary-General will be back in the office in New York on Friday. BELAFONTE The Secretary-General and everyone at the United Nations extend their deepest condolences to the family, friends, fans, and countless admirers of Harry Belafonte. Beyond touching millions with his inimitable charm and charisma in music, film, and theatre, Mr. Belafonte devoted his life fighting for human rights and against injustice in all its forms. He was a fearless campaigner for civil rights and a powerful voice in the struggle against Apartheid, the fight against AIDS, and the quest to eradicate poverty. Mr. Belafonte was appointed a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1987, and over the decades set new standards for public advocacy on behalf of the world’s children. With unrelenting dedication and boundless generosity, he engaged Presidents, parliamentarians, and civil society to champion the cause of children. At this moment of sorrow, let us be inspired by his example and strive to defend the dignity and rights of every human being, everywhere. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=25%20April%202023


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