UN80 initiative should be ‘inclusive and transparent’, recognises General Assembly

UN80 initiative should be ‘inclusive and transparent’, recognises General Assembly

The text, introduced by Russia and adopted without a vote, “welcomes the efforts of the Secretary‑General to strengthen the United Nations in order to keep pace with a changing world” and calls on UN entities and specialised agencies to align their reform efforts “as appropriate”. In the resolution, the 193-member Assembly “recognises the central role […]

UN committed to supporting ‘free, fair and transparent election with the participation of all Iraqis’

UN committed to supporting ‘free, fair and transparent election with the participation of all Iraqis’

“Iraq is a nation of profound history, strength, potential, and pride. By working together, Iraqis can continue to make meaningful strides towards stability, prosperity and human rights for all,” said Special Representative Mohamed Al Hassan, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). He provided updates on political, human rights and other developments […]