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

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.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2021/06/1093632
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Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

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

17 Apr 2024

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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‘World's breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

‘World's breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

21 Sep 2023

Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.

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‘World's breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

‘World's breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

21 Sep 2023

Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.