UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases https://press.un.org/en en Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261104.doc.htm In Mozambique, more than 7,000 people have fled violence in Cabo Delgado province since late September, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Nearly 80 per cent are women and children. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:44:21 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261104.doc.htm Apply Lessons Learned from Major UN Renovation Projects to Future Capital Improvement Plans, Speakers Urge as Fifth Committee Reviews Ongoing Construction Ventures https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaab4522.doc.htm Examining the physical and financial status of renovation projects at United Nations facilities around the globe, Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) delegates today urged Secretariat officials to use the lessons learned from these multi-million-dollar undertakings when tackling future capital projects. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:13:37 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaab4522.doc.htm Democracy Must Be Renewed amid Growing Global Strains, Secretary-General Tells World Forum https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23357.doc.htm Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the fourteenth World Forum for Democracy, held in Strasbourg, France, from 4 to 6 November: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:17:23 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23357.doc.htm Invest in Climate Resilience Today or Pay for Catastrophe Tomorrow, Secretary-General Says at Adaptation Gap Report Launch https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23356.doc.htm Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report, in Nairobi today: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:01 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23356.doc.htm Security Council Elects Five Judges to International Court of Justice https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16499.doc.htm The Security Council and General Assembly today elected five judges to the International Court of Justice for nine-year terms beginning on 6 February 2027. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:28:04 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16499.doc.htm Addressing Sixth Committee, International Court of Justice President Highlights Importance of State Engagement https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3762.doc.htm The President of the International Court of Justice, addressing the Sixth Committee (Legal) today per annual tradition, detailed how State engagement with the principal judicial organ of the United Nations extends far beyond the Court’s contentious function. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:09:38 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3762.doc.htm Fourth Committee Spotlights Danger to Media, Disinformation in Conflict Zones, Lauding UN Global Communications for Persistent Coverage of Atrocities https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd848.doc.htm Delegates in the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) today expressed concern about the weaponization of information and violence against journalists in a world marked by deepening geopolitical divides. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:08:05 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd848.doc.htm Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261103.doc.htm In Gaza, UN partners supporting the collection of solid waste warn that only half of their vehicle fleet is operational due to persistent restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities on the entry of necessary materials. As a result, public health risks are increasing as only some of the trash can actually be collected. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:31:38 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261103.doc.htm Activities of Secretary-General in Indonesia, 17-19 October https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgt3477.doc.htm The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, arrived in Jakarta late on Saturday, 17 October, for an official visit. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:13:59 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgt3477.doc.htm New Permanent Representative of Pakistan Presents Credentials https://press.un.org/en/2026/bio5650.doc.htm The new Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Syed Haider Shah, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:20:30 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/bio5650.doc.htm