"Tonight, the SG will attend the celebration of the launch of UN Women, where he plans to emphasize his support for the new agency and underline the UN’s commitment in investing in women..."
On Thursday, DSG Asha-Rose Migiro will travel to Kuwait from to represent the SG at the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait.
"Yesterday Margot Wallstrom welcomed the conviction of several army officers in the northeastern part of the DRC, noting that the military not only reacted swiftly but also conducted the legal proceedings fairly"
"On Tuesday, the 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women begins in New York, and will run through March 4..."
As the second session of the Geneva portion of the HRC Review continues, the President of the HRC has submitted the “negotiating text”, which will form the basis of the negotiations.
MONUSCO is reporting that on February 15, Samuel Bisengimana was extracted in Eastern DRC, a “serious blow” to FDLR, as he was responsible for mobilizing their civilian support.
In regards to the recent developments in Iran, the SG said that leaders must listen attentively to the voices of the people.
Today the Council held a closed meeting on the situation in Cambodia/Thailand, pursuant to a letter from the Cambodian Perm Rep to the Security Council President requesting the meeting.
“The voice of the Egyptian people, particularly the youth, has been heard, and it is for them to determine the future of their country.”