Last month, Russia vetoed a draft resolution seeking to prevent the placing of a nuclear weapon in space.
Russiaโs counter-resolution today was not serious.
It was a cynical attempt to distract from reports Moscow is developing a new satellite carrying a nuclear device.
The UK would not support an expanded operation in Rafah without a very clear plan for how to protect people and save lives. We have not seen that plan.
We urge Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza through all crossings, including reopening Rafah.
Sudan is on the brink of a highly dangerous escalation of violence.
The situation in El Fasher is appalling, with destruction of hospitals and horrific casualties.
This must end.
We are stepping up our diplomatic efforts and doing all we can to save lives.
UK aid has been delivered across the temporary pier off Gaza with more to come in the weeks ahead.
But maritime routes are not enough. We need more land routes open, including via the Rafah crossing.
The first shipment of UK aid has successfully been delivered across the temporary pier off Gaza.
Our Armed Forces alongside our partners have played a central role in delivering this support.
More land routes must open so much more aid gets to where it's needed most.
Youth voices are vital in shaping a peaceful world. ๐๏ธ
We welcome this yearโs Peace and Goodwill message from
@Urdd
Gobaith Cymru, a National Voluntary Youth Organisation of Wales. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
#Heddwch2024
Dyma alwad pobl ifanc Cymru am heddwch byd-eang, canrif ers Deiseb Heddwch Menywod Cymru 1923-24.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Every year, the youth of Wales send a message of peace and goodwill to the world.
This is their 2024 Peace Message.
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After 20 years of
@UNIraq
, it's time to transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the
@UN
.
We welcome the formation of 13 local government administrations following successful elections and encourage the inclusion of more women in Iraqi politics. ๐
Yemen is suffering one of the worldโs worst humanitarian crises.
More than half of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance.
Nearly half of all Yemeni children under five are suffering from stunting due to years of malnutrition.
UK aid is being increased to help โคต๏ธ
Reports of a rise in genocide denial, glorification of war criminals and attacks on returnees in Bosnia and Herzegovina are concerning.
Over 30 yrs on from the Dayton Peace Agreement, we urge actors to set aside their differences and work for a more stable and prosperous future.
It is a tragedy that a UN staff member was killed and a second seriously injured while travelling in southern Gaza. My thoughts are with their families.
As I said in my call with the
@UN
โs Sigrid Kaag yesterday, the UK condemns all attacks on aid workers and we support the UNโs
Russia is deliberately attacking Ukraineโs electricity infrastructure.
And theyโre using weapons made in Iran.
Russia wants to terrorise civilians and break their resolve.
But we will not let them succeed.
At Press Stakeout,
#Japan
&
@swiss_un
delivered a statement on behalf of
#UNSC
members that are States Parties to the
#RomeStatute
of the
@IntlCrimCourt
๐ช๐จ๐ซ๐ท๐ฌ๐พ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ท๐ธ๐ฑ๐ธ๐ฎ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง, reconfirming unwavering support for the
#ICC
& its important role in international peace & security
Attacks by extremists on aid convoys en route to Gaza are appalling.
Gazans are at risk of famine and in desperate need of supplies.
Israel must hold attackers to account and do more to allow aid in โ I will be raising my concerns with the Israeli government.
The Houthis are now threatening to attack ships in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
These attacks do nothing to help the people of Yemen.
@UNReliefChief
today outlined the scale of the humanitarian crisis โ we call on the international community to help fund the aid plan.
To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, we need to protect our forests.
To mark the 19th
@UN
Forests Forum, the head of the UKโs International Forests Unit Maggie Charnley visited
@CentralParkNYC
to explain why nature must remain at the heart of the global agenda. ๐ณ๐๐ฝ
The UN Security Council calls for immediate, independent, thorough, comprehensive, transparent and impartial investigations into mass graves discovered at the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities in Gaza.
There needs to be accountability for violations of international law.