Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

Despite important achievements over the past decade to improve the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, safeguard their cultures, and expand their participation at the UN, “deep chasms” endure between commitments made and reality on the ground, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday.

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Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

Step up HIV fight, to end AIDS ‘epidemic of inequalities’ by 2030

08 Jun 2021

Although the world has made “great strides” since the first case of AIDS was reported, four decades ago, the UN General Assembly President said on Tuesday that the “tragic reality” is that the most vulnerable remain in jeopardy.

UN urges worldwide support for cultural sector to aid COVID recovery

21 May 2021

The creative and cultural industry has played an essential role the world over throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and deserve more support moving forward, the President of the General Assembly said on Friday.

Global Goals top General Assembly President’s priority list

13 Jan 2020

The President of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly on Monday set out his 2020 priorities, which aim to make the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality by the start of the next decade.