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/db261106.doc.htm In Sudan, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warn that millions of people displaced by the conflict risk being left without even a roof over their heads as funding shortages threaten to deplete emergency shelter stocks. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:02:31 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261106.doc.htm As Global Challenges Mount, Secretary-General Urges World to Uphold International Law in Address to University of Salamanca https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23360.doc.htm Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the University of Salamanca, in Salamanca, Spain today: Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:19:54 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23360.doc.htm Sixth Committee Discusses United States’ Conduct as Host Country of United Nations Headquarters https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3765.doc.htm The Sixth Committee (Legal) today discussed the report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, with many speakers spotlighting repeated violations by the United States that impede certain delegations’ full participation in the work of the United Nations and, with it, the efforts of the entire Organization. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:19:38 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3765.doc.htm Stressing that Peacekeeping Missions Save Lives, Fourth Committee Highlights Need for Adequate Funding to Avert Conflicts, Protect Civilians https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd850.doc.htm As the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) began its consideration of peacekeeping operations, senior UN officials stressed the importance of political unity and predictable funding. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:47:54 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd850.doc.htm Debate on International Law Commission Report Concludes as Sixth Committee Turns to Transboundary Aquifers https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3764.doc.htm Delegates in the Sixth Committee (Legal) today concluded their debate on the annual report of the International Law Commission and then turned to the law of transboundary aquifers, underscoring the importance of international cooperation to protect and manage shared water resources. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:08:17 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3764.doc.htm Reviewing Economic and Social Council’ Work, Impact of Sea Level Rise, General Assembly Hears Calls for More Development Financing, Partnership to Achieve 2030 Agenda https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12806.doc.htm Warning that the world remains off track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, delegates today urged Member States to move beyond declarations towards measurable progress, as the General Assembly reviewed the Economic and Social Council’s work amid widening inequalities, mounting debt and growing demands for multilateral reform. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:48:49 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12806.doc.htm Security Council Hears Update on Yemen Sanctions Committee’s Work, Including Panel Recommendations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16501.doc.htm The Security Council today heard an update on the work of the Committee overseeing sanctions on Yemen, including its consideration of reports addressing dual-use items, precursor chemicals, information-sharing and vessel flag State capacity, as well as recommendations submitted by its Panel of Experts. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:28 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16501.doc.htm Security Council Weighs United Nations Abyei Mission Mandate Renewal Ahead of Vote https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16502.doc.htm In the absence of a political solution between Sudan and South Sudan, senior United Nations officials and delegates told the Security Council today that evolving violence and a fragile security situation in and around the disputed Abyei area underscore the importance of strengthening and renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:57:10 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16502.doc.htm Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesman for the Secretary-General https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261105.doc.htm The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic reports that 137 members of the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe armed group have voluntarily surrendered military weapons and ammunition in Obo, in the south-east, after intensive outreach by local authorities, with the Mission’s support. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:51:33 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261105.doc.htm Secretary-General, Addressing Ibero-American Summit, Highlights Its Role in Championing Culture as Global Public Good, Urges More Arts, Humanities in Education https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23359.doc.htm Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the thirtieth Ibero-American Summit, in Madrid today: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:28:40 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23359.doc.htm