Channel Title: United Nations Channel Description: The official global channel of the United Nations. We feature videos on a wide range of global topics including current news, peace and security, social and economic development, human rights, climate action and more. We provide daily live & on-demand streaming coverage of United Nations meetings, such as the Security Council, General Assembly, Human Rights Council, Economic and Social Council, Press briefings and other events. Our policy: The United Nations does not guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of any comments posted to its social media outlets (YouTube Channel, blogs, Social Media networks, message boards/forums, etc.). Users must not post any content that is obscene, defamatory, profane, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful or embarrassing to any person or entity. The UN reserves the right to delete or edit any comments that it considers inappropriate or unacceptable. COPYRIGHT © UNITED NATIONS All rights reserved Licensing: avlibrary@un.org <video> Climate Justice Film Screens for Human Rights Day 2024 Description: On Human Rights Day, the UN will screen High Tide Don't Hide, a climate justice film with the core theme of respect. The film follows the school strike for climate across New Zealand and the need to include Indigenous rights in the movement. The filmmakers and activists call for action on Human Rights Day because 'environmental issues are human rights issues.' The film will screen on 10 December, 2024, Human Right Day, in New York. </video> <video> Peace is the Most Urgent Medicine | WHO Regional Director for Europe | Awake at Night Description: As a doctor, Dr. Hans Kluge helped save lives in some of the toughest places on Earth. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, he is working to improve the health of hundreds of millions of people - in a region stretching from Vladivostok to Lisbon. “We cannot have health without peace. Peace is the most urgent medicine.” Stepping into his European role just as a global pandemic swept the earth, Dr. Kluge never dreamed that his previous experience in crisis-hit sub-Saharan Africa would prove so useful. In this episode, Dr. Kluge reflects on lessons learned during COVID, the mental health crisis, and on some surprising methods to build trust with remote communities. [00:00] Introduction [00:53] Challenges faced as WHO Regional Director for Europe: COVID-19, wars in Ukraine and Gaza, overseeing 53 countries [05:44] Memorable moments during the pandemic [08:37] Building trust through communication during the pandemic [10:43] Strategies for better communication during health crises [12:11] The impacts of social media on COVID-19 and vaccine trust [15:45] Climate change is having an impact on public health [17:30] Concerns on mental health, particularly for youth [21:45] Alleviating the youth's concerning state of "permacrisis" [23:29] What keeps Hans Kluge awake at night [25:20] Hans Kluge's background and early influences [29:26] Reflections from working in DPRK, Russia, and other challenging regions [31:32] Focus on tuberculosis: personal experiences and challenges [33:42] Lessons learned from working in tough conditions and respecting local culture [35:09] Advocating for public health in global conflicts [36:26] A dream of a culture of health [37:43] Closing remarks Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt&si=CWJ7c0QEhyV4GPIP #podcast #unitednations #awakeatnight #health #WHO About Awake at Night Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change. </video> <video> Syria, Lebanon, Iraq & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (6 Dec 2024) | United Nations Description: Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/trip announcement Secretary-General/Yemen Financing for development Syria United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Lebanon Occupied Palestinian Territory Iraq Haiti Somalia Latin America and the Caribbean Food price index Aviation Day SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Secretary-General will be heading to South Africa and Lesotho next week. On Wednesday, he will be in South Africa, where he will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa and other senior South African government officials. Discussions will focus on global and regional issues, but especially on South Africa’s G20 Presidency and its leadership on financing for development. The Secretary-General will underscore that with South Africa taking the G20 helm and being the first African country to preside over the G20, there is a significant opportunity for the G20 to help advance Africa’s priorities. On Thursday, the Secretary-General will proceed to neighbouring Lesotho where he will meet with the King of Lesotho, Letsie III, the Prime Minister and other officials. The Secretary-General will seize this opportunity of this visit to show solidarity with the African continent, that has been a victim of global injustices that are denying African nations their rightful place on the world’s stage. The visit to Lesotho is symbolic as it is a small land-locked country that has suffered the dramatic impacts of climate change, which will cost African economies billions of dollars every year. While there, he is scheduled to address the Parliament as Lesotho celebrates the bicentenary of the founding of the Basotho nation, a moment the Secretary-General is honoured to share with the people of Lesotho. The history of this country is rich, and its location in the heart of southern Africa and commitment to sustainable development puts it in a unique position. Prior to departing Lesotho, the Secretary-General will visit the Katse Dam which is central to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and to water management in the broader region. SECRETARY-GENERAL/YEMEN In a statement issued today, the Secretary-General renewed his call for the immediate and unconditional release of the humanitarian personnel arbitrarily detained by the Houthis in Yemen. It has been six months since the detention of more than 50 personnel from the United Nations, international and national non-governmental organizations, from civil society, and diplomatic missions, in addition to the four other UN personnel detained in 2021 and 2023. The Secretary-General acknowledged the recent release of one UN staff member and two NGO personnel recently but recalled that the continued arbitrary detention of dozens of others is unacceptable and constitutes a violation of international law. These detentions threaten the safety of humanitarian personnel and significantly impair efforts to assist millions of people in need. These actions are inconsistent with genuine engagement in peace efforts. The United Nations, NGOs and other relevant international partners are working through all possible channels and authorities to secure the immediate release of those arbitrarily detained. FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT Also today, the Secretary-General is appointing a group of prominent experts to promote actionable policy solutions and galvanize political and public support required to resolve the debt crisis. This work will inform the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), which is an intergovernmental process facilitated by the UN, which will take place from 30 June to 3 July, in Sevilla, Spain next year. The developing world is currently facing an unprecedented debt crisis, with dozens of countries struggling under the weight of debt service that threatens economic stability, social progress, and sustainable development. And yet, to date, the global response has fallen short. The group will be led by Mr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, the UN Special Envoy on Financing for the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and co-chaired by Mr. Paolo Gentiloni, the former European Commissioner for Economy, Mr. Trevor Manuel, the former Minister of Finance of South Africa, and Ms. Yan Wang, a Senior Academic Researcher at the Boston University Global Development Policy Center. That has been shared with you electronically as we speak. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=06%20December%202024 </video> <video> Activism against gender-based violence - Under-Secretary-General' s message | United Nations Description: Message of the Under-Secretary-General, Christian Saunders, Special Coordinator on improving the UN’s response to sexual exploitation and abuse, on 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Gender-based violence is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. Sexual exploitation and abuse, as a form of gender-based violence, is an egregious violation of trust, as well as a betrayal of values and principles the UN and its partners stand for. Sexual exploitation and abuse have no place in UN operations and there is #NoExcuse for these serious human rights violations. More information: https://www.un.org/preventing-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse/ </video> <video> Four Solutions on Climate and Peace from a Sudanese Activist | United Nations Description: Sudanese activist and peacebuilder Nisreen Elsaim understands the nexus between violence and extreme weather events firsthand, having been forced to flee her home where conflict was exacerbated by flooding. She offers four solutions for ensuring the best approach to surmounting these interlocked challenges. </video> <video> Fighting desertification in Mauritania | United Nations Description: In Mauritania climate change and rising temperatures are accelerating desertification and exacerbating food insecurity and poverty. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the communities to grow food by halting desertification and restoring fertile land. FAO is supporting the introduction of innovative solutions such as agricultural drones to seed for land restoration in large, scarcely populated areas. This technology allows small communities to restore larger areas in less time. </video> <video> UN Security Council discusses the fate of Children in Ukraine. Description: Catherine Russell, the Executive Director of the United Nations agency for children (UNICEF), briefed the Security Council on the extreme impact the war in Ukraine has on children. ‘Children are depending on this Council to provide solutions’, she said, urging Members to work towards a political way out of the crisis. </video> <video> Paulo Pinheiro worries about violence in Syria Description: In an exclusive interview with UN News, Paulo Pinheiro, the head of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, discusses the dangers of the recent escalation of violence in the country, as his team assesses how many people have been impacted by the conflict. </video> <video> Haiti, Venezuela, Syria & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (9 Dec 2024) | United Nations Description: Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Haiti. - Venezuela. - Syria. - Syria/Humanitarian. - Syria/Refugees. - Lebanon. - Lebanon/Humanitarian. - Occupied Palestinian Territory. - Ukraine. - Democratic Republic of the Congo. - CERF Pledging Conference. - International Days. HAITI Good afternoon. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the continued gang violence and loss of life in Haiti, where an armed gang is reported to have killed at least 184 people, including 127 elderly men and women, between 6 and 8 December in the Wharf Jérémie neighborhood in Cité Soleil in the capital of Port-au-Prince. He expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims of this horrific act.  The Secretary-General calls on the Haitian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that perpetrators of these and all other human rights abuses and violations are brought to justice. The Secretary-General reiterates his pressing call to Member States to provide the Multinational Security Support mission the financial and the logistical support required to successfully assist the Haitian National Police in addressing gang violence. He also calls on all Haitian stakeholders to accelerate progress in the political transition.    VENEZUELA Just staying in the western hemisphere, on Venezuela, I just want to say that the Secretary-General is aware of reports of raids by Venezuelan security personnel on buildings around the Argentine embassy in Caracas. The Secretary-General recalls the principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises. This principle must be respected in all cases, in accordance with international law. Any violation of this principle would jeopardize the pursuit of normal international relations, which are critical to the advancement of cooperation between States. SYRIA Turning to Syria, I think you all saw the statement the Secretary-General issued yesterday, in which he said that after 14 years of brutal war and the fall of the dictatorial regime, the people of Syria can seize an historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future. There is much work to be done to ensure an orderly political transition to renewed institutions, he added, and reiterated his call for calm and avoiding violence at this sensitive time. He also stressed that the support of the international community is needed to ensure that any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. He added that Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity must be restored. The Secretary-General also underscored that the UN remains committed to helping Syrians build a country where reconciliation, where justice, and where freedom and prosperity are shared realities for all. For his part, our Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, is currently back in Geneva, continuing discussions with key international actors. He is scheduled to brief the Security Council by VTC this afternoon at 3 p.m. in closed consultations about his efforts. The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, will also be briefing the Council at that time, also by VTC. Over the weekend, Mr. Pedersen issued statements - which we shared with you - on the events in Syria and highlighting his engagements in Doha with relevant stakeholders. Further details regarding forthcoming convenings in Geneva will be shared by Mr. Pedersen’s office as the happen and in due course. Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Website https://www.un.org/sg/en/spokesperson/ Full highlights https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight </video> <video> Human Rights Day - UN Chief's Message | United Nations Description: Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Human Rights Day (10 December 2024). ----------------------------------------- On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth. Human rights are under assault. Tens of millions of people are mired in poverty, hunger, poor health and education systems that have not yet fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Global inequalities are running rampant. Conflicts are intensifying.     International law is wilfully ignored. Authoritarianism is on the march while civic space is shrinking.   Hateful rhetoric is fuelling discrimination, division, and outright violence.   And women’s rights continue to be rolled back in law and practice. This year’s theme reminds us that human rights are about building the future — right now. All human rights are indivisible. Whether economic, social, civic, cultural or political, when one right is undermined, all rights are undermined. We must stand up for all rights — always. Healing divisions and building peace. Tackling the scourges of poverty and hunger.   Ensuring health care and education for all. Advancing justice and equality for women, girls and minorities. Standing up for democracy, press freedoms and workers’ rights. Promoting the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. And defending human rights defenders as they carry out their vital work. The recently adopted Pact for the Future reinforced the world’s commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On this important day, let’s protect, defend and uphold all human rights for all people. </video> <video> Peace is the Most Urgent Medicine | United Nations ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser | United Nations Description: As a doctor, Dr. Hans Kluge helped save lives in some of the toughest places on Earth. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, he is working to improve the health of hundreds of millions of people - in a region stretching from Vladivostok to Lisbon. “We cannot have health without peace. Peace is the most urgent medicine.” Stepping into his European role just as a global pandemic swept the earth, Dr. Kluge never dreamed that his previous experience in crisis-hit sub-Saharan Africa would prove so useful. In this episode, Dr. Kluge reflects on lessons learned during COVID, the mental health crisis, and on some surprising methods to build trust with remote communities. Listen to the full episode on www.un.org/en/awake-at-night, UN YouTube or your favourite podcast platforms. About Awake at Night Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change. Link to full episode on YouTube: </video> <video> People of African Descent for Human Rights Day Description: Racial discrimination experts and activists speak about the importance of Human Rights Day 2025. </video> <video> UN Commissioner for Human Rights on the escalating violence in Haiti Description: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk gives an update on the situation in Haiti during his end of year press conference, highlighting the staggering death toll, the need to stem the flow of arms and States’ requirement to abide by international law. </video> <video> Syria - Remarks by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | United Nations Description: 9 December 2024 - Remarks by Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on recent developments in Syria during a press conference ahead of Human Rights Day. </video> <video> Investing in Africa’s Climate-smart Agriculture | United Nations Description: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is supporting the African diaspora in establishing an investment company driving growth in climate-smart agriculture in Africa. This type of initiative is a model for how African diaspora capital can be harnessed to contribute towards Africa’s financing gaps. It demonstrates that capital investments can combine profitability with sustainable development, offering a blueprint for Africa’s future growth and resilience to climate change. </video>

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