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Colin Powell’s UN speech: a decisive moment in undermining US credibility

Analysis: His security council presentation didn’t directly lead to the Iraq invasion – but it was a turning point in US-UN relations

Colin Powell will be most remembered for the act he most regretted, his 2003 presentation to the UN security council laying out US evidence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, which turned out not to exist.

It did not directly lead to the Iraq invasion because George W Bush was going to invade anyway, and the presentation did not succeed in its goal of persuading the council to pass a second resolution backing military action against Iraq.

But Powell’s speech marked a decisive moment in undermining US credibility on the world stage – all the more because of the then secretary of state’s repeated insistence that his claims were based on hard intelligence.

“My colleagues, every statement I make today is backed up by sources, solid sources,” he said in the now infamous 5 February 2003 briefing. “These are not assertions. What we’re giving you are facts and conclusions based on solid intelligence.”

To drive home the point, Powell played a recording of an intercepted conversation between Iraq army officers about a UN weapons inspection and displayed illustrations of the alleged WMD equipment to press home the urgency of the threat. But the description of the recorded conversation had been embellished to make it seem more incriminating, and the illustrations had sprung from the imaginations of Iraqi defectors telling the Bush administration what they wanted to hear .

Two years later, out of government, Powell described the speech as “a blot” on his career.

“I’m the one who presented it on behalf of the United States to the world, and [it] will always be a part of my record,” Powell told ABC News. “It was painful. It’s painful now.”

America’s allies and rivals would later be alarmed at Donald Trump’s intemperate posturing at the UN, for example by his dire threats against North Korea in 2017. But it was rhetoric that was a prelude to Trump’s assiduous courting of Kim Jong-un. The Powell presentation was postured as a sober litany of facts, and it was a prelude to war.

“Powell’s speech on Iraq marked a turning point in US relations with the UN. I don’t think that Washington’s credibility at the UN has ever entirely recovered from the Iraq war and the false claims on WMDs,” Richard Gowan, UN director at the International Crisis Group, said.

“Obviously Obama rebuilt US credibility at the UN to a significant degree, and Trump trashed it. Now Biden is in rebuilding mode again , but non-western diplomats still raise Iraq as proof that you can’t quite trust the US at the UN. It’s become the original sin of US-UN relations, and in fairness Powell recognized that after the event.”

Powell was exploited by the Bush White House for his credibility among the world’s diplomats and his reputation for caution, and he was comprehensively misled. He was told for example that his speech had been prepared by the national security council under Condoleezza Rice, but it was actually written by Vice-President Dick Cheney’s office, which had led the charge in browbeating CIA analysts into coming up with evidence and when that failed, going around the CIA altogether.

Powell had only four days to prepare the speech, but walking into the security council chamber, he said he felt confident. The main claims about biological warfare vans and chemical weapons had been in the president’s State of the Union speech, and he had the CIA sift through the text throwing out “a lot of stuff that was not double- and triple-sourced”. He made the director of central intelligence, George Tenet, sit behind him, in line of sight of the cameras, when he sat before the council.

It was only a few weeks later that the CIA admitted the main pillars of his case were “falling apart”.

“There were some people in the intelligence community who knew at that time that some of these sources were not good, and shouldn’t be relied upon, and they didn’t speak up. That devastated me,” Powell said in his 2005 ABC interview.

Powell however, had made the decision to believe the CIA over the state department’s own office of intelligence and research (INR), which submitted two intelligence reports before the speech questioning the solidity of the evidence.

Asked about Powell’s decision to ignore the INR’s findings, one of its senior analysts, Greg Thielmann, told the CBS News show 60 Minutes : “I can only assume that he was doing it to loyally support the president of the United States and build the strongest possible case for arguing that there was no alternative to the use of military force.”

“For Colin Powell , the situation put reputation and duty in conflict,” said Sir Christopher Meyer, who was Britain’s ambassador in Washington at the time. “I think the sense of duty came from being a fighting soldier … When the commander in chief of the United States of America says ‘Go to New York and deliver a presentation’, a man like Powell doesn’t say no.”

“He probably should have said no and I think later on, he thought to himself: ‘I should have resigned,’” Meyer said. “I think it crushed him. For the rest of his life he was mortified. I felt desperately sorry for him.”

The speech did not cause the Iraq war, which had been already been planned by the time Powell entered the chamber, but apart from the impact on US credibility, it did make its own particular contribution in the downward trajectory of the Middle East.

In one section of the speech, Powell referred to a Jordanian-born jihadist, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, 21 times, in an effort to prove a link between al-Qaida and Saddam Hussein. According to an investigation by the PBS programme Frontline , it helped raise Zarqawi’s profile and helped give this previously obscure militant a mass following, paving the way for the organization that would become Isis.

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End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,  adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

The SDGs build on decades of work by countries and the UN, including the  UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

• In June 1992, at the  Earth Summit  in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than 178 countries adopted  Agenda 21 , a comprehensive plan of action to build a global partnership for sustainable development to improve human lives and protect the environment.
• Member States unanimously adopted the Millennium Declaration at the  Millennium Summit  in September 2000 at UN Headquarters in New York. The Summit led to the elaboration of eight  Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)  to reduce extreme poverty by 2015.
• The Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development and the Plan of Implementation, adopted at the  World Summit on Sustainable Development  in South Africa in 2002, reaffirmed the global community's commitments to poverty eradication and the environment, and built on Agenda 21 and the Millennium Declaration by including more emphasis on multilateral partnerships.
• At the  United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)  in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012, Member States adopted the outcome document  "The Future We Want"  in which they decided, inter alia, to launch a process to develop a set of SDGs to build upon the MDGs and to establish the  UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development . The Rio +20 outcome also contained other measures for implementing sustainable development, including mandates for future programmes of work in development financing, small island developing states and more.
• In 2013, the General Assembly set up a 30-member  Open Working Group  to develop a proposal on the SDGs.
• In January 2015, the General Assembly began the negotiation process on the  post-2015 development agenda . The process culminated in the subsequent adoption of the  2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , with  17 SDGs  at its core, at the  UN Sustainable Development Summit  in September 2015.
• Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction  (March 2015)
• Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development  (July 2015)
• Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development  with its 17 SDGs was adopted at the  UN Sustainable Development Summit  in New York in September 2015.
• Paris Agreement on Climate Change  (December 2015)
• Now, the annual  High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development  serves as the central UN platform for the follow-up and review of the SDGs.

Today, the  Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG)  in the United Nations  Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)  provides substantive support and capacity-building for the SDGs and their related thematic issues, including  water ,  energy ,  climate ,  oceans ,  urbanization ,  transport ,  science and technology , the  Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) ,  partnerships  and  Small Island Developing States . DSDG plays a key role in the evaluation of UN systemwide implementation of the 2030 Agenda and on advocacy and outreach activities relating to the SDGs. In order to make the 2030 Agenda a reality, broad ownership of the SDGs must translate into a strong commitment by all stakeholders to implement the global goals. DSDG aims to help facilitate this engagement.

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• SDG Progress Report (2023)
• SDG Progress Report (2022)
• SDG Progress Report (2021)
• SDG Progress Report (2020)
• SDG Progress Report (2019)
• SDG Progress Report (2018)
• SDG Progress Report (2017)
• SDG Progress Report (2016)

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Additionally, the Global Sustainable Development Report is produced once every four years to inform the quadrennial SDG review deliberations at the General Assembly. It is written by an Independent Group of Scientists appointed by the Secretary-General.

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Transcript: United Nations -May 2010, more than 124.000 Military, Police, and Civilian Staff. -Strong indications about some groups will have high demand. The Present FINANCING (pg.12) Limited to maintaining ceasefires and stabilizing situations on the ground. Monitoring, reporting, and confidence building. UN operation Congo 1960. Nobel Peace Prize 1988. History Goals United Nations The top 10 providers of contributions to United Nations Peacekeeping operations in 2013: United Nations Every Member State is legally obligated to pay their respective share towards peacekeeping. This is in accordance with the provisions of Article 17 of the Charter of the United Nations. Include Professional Staff 26 members at the beginning United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create conditions for lasting peace. UN Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles: •Consent of the parts. •Impartiality. •Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. At the end of each Operation they prepare and submit a report. 193 Members at the present time Peacekeeping 1.United States (28.38%) 2.Japan (10.83%) 3.France (7.22%) 4.Germany (7.14%) 5.United Kingdom (6.68%) 6.China (6.64%) 7.Italy (4.45%) 8.Russian Federation (3.15%) 9.Canada (2.98%) 10.Spain (2.97%) Strategic context change. Many non-member countries also make voluntary contributions. You can too! Each Operation has its own budget and account. - 1 January 1942 mentioned for the first time. -The forerunner of the United Nations was the League of Nations. - Charter signed on 26 June 1945. - The United Nations Officially came into existence on 24 October 1945. - Day is celebrated on 24 October each year. The Early Years Multidimensional Traditional Missions After Cold War

Transcript: UN’s most powerful organ deals with threats to international peace and security has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent: the USA, China, Russia, Britain and France permanent members have veto power when the Council decides on important issues History of UN The League of Nations was the predecessor to the UN, it was founded in1919 and was responsible for ensuring peace and cooperation between world nations. An international organization designed to make the enforcement of international law, security, human rights, economic and social progress easier for countries around the world 193 member countries Headquarters in New York City Thank You For Your Attention References International Court of Justice Topic Name- United Nations (UN) Course Title- Development Studies. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration Presented By- What is the UN? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations http://www.un.org/en/ http://www.un-bd.org/ http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/index.shtml http://www.un.org/en/mainbodies/ http://www.un.org/Overview/uninbrief/institutions.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_specialized_agencies_of_the_United_Nations http://www.unfoundation.org/what-we-do/issues/united-nations/un-agencies-funds-and.html International Court of Justice The UN has four main purposes-  To maintain international peace and security;  To develop friendly relations among nations;  To cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights; and  To be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. The Economic and Social Council The principal judicial organ of the UN Based in the Hague, Netherlands Consists of 15 judges elected by the General Assembly and Security Council Applies international law Not bound by precedents No appeals can be made by parties to its judgment. Bangladesh was admitted to the United Nations in 1974 and was elected to a Security Council term in 1978-1980 and again for a 2000-2002 term. In recent years, Bangladesh has played a significant role in international peacekeeping activities. 1) United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 2) Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 3) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 4) World Food Program (WFP) 5) United Nations Drug Control Program (UNDCP) 6) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 7) United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) 8) UN Women Purposes of United Nations Special Agencies of United Nations The UN was founded on October 24, 1945, when the Charter of the UN was drafted at the UN Conference on International Organization in San Francisco The conference was attended by 50 nations and several non governmental organizations Includes the Secretary General and the Secretariat staff Primarily has an administrative function The Secretary General holds office for five years per term The first ever Secretary General was Trygve Lie, the office is currently held by Ban Ki-moon The Secretariat Name-Md.Musa Ali ID- 111-10-655 Batch- 22nd 1) World Bank (WB) 2) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 3) World Health Organization (WHO) 4) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 5) International Labor Organization (ILO) 6) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 7) International Maritime Organization (IMO) 8) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 9) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 10) International Civilian Aviation Organization (ICAO) 11) United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICT) It was established in 1945 by the UN Charter To provide international supervision for 11 Trust Territories placed under the administration of 7 Member States, and Ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the Territories for self-government and independence. Content United Nations History of UN The Security Council The General Assembly Main principles: save future generations from war, reaffirm human rights, and establish equal rights for all nations United Nations day is celebrated on October 24 Main Organs of United Nations The United Nations has six main organs. 1. The General Assembly, 2. The Security Council, 3. The Economic and Social Council 4. The Trusteeship Council and 5. The Secretariat and 6. The International Court of Justice. Trusteeship Council 1. What is United Nations? 2. Brief History of UN 3. Purposes of UN. 4. Main organs of UN. 5. Special Agencies of United Nations 6. Special Bodies of United Nations 7. UN in Bangladesh. 8. UN and Development. 9. References United Nations and Development United Nations in Bangladesh History of UN The term ‘’United Nations’’ was coined in 1942 by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt Special Bodies of United Nations the principal judicial organ of the UN based in the Hague,

Transcript: The UN's objectives are to work with governments and businesses to keep peace, develop friendly relationships among countries, and to work together to improve the standard of living, end hunger, disease, unemployment and strengthen human freedoms and rights. United Nations Presentation 1) http://www.un.org/en/index.html 2) http://www.worldometers.info/united-nations/ 3) https://ccla.org/canada-and-the-un-past-and-present/ Pros What it is There are a total of 193 countries involved in the UN. This includes Mexico, Canada, and China. History The United Nations is a international organization that strives bring ethical thinking into business. The member countries work together to bring a better quality of life to the people and help other countries to follow their ethics too. By: Morayma, Mohammad, Miranda and Jessica The UN was founded on October 24, 1945. During WWII, countries decided to create a global organization to handle international problems. This was made official when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill signed the Atlantic Charter in August 1941. On January 1, 1942, 26 countries signed the Declaration by United Nations and helped fight Germany. Canada joined November 9th 1945. Canada's involvement in the UN Objectives -drafting the UN Charter -Canadian law professor John Peters Humphrey, was Director of the United Nations Human Rights Division, and drafted the International Bill on Human Rights. The UN General Assembly adopted it in 1948. -resolving conflict Canadian Lester B Pearson was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for the establishment of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) and for canadas role in resolving the Suez Crisis. -the new global challenges of contemporary world endanger their stability and efficiency. resulting in the spread of security threats, such as transnational terrorism and the illegal arms trade. -lack of democratic and accountability mechanisms affecting its structure. -lack of a mechanism to strengthen the judiciary's international judgment. When the ICJ was established, it was agreed that governments should accept a court order to judge their differences. Member Countries Cons -maintain peace and security -relationships between countries, which would increase trade -economy growth/monetary stability

Transcript: Location: Northern Europe Surrounded by the Baltic Sea,Gulf of Bothnia,Kattegat,Skagerrak,Finland,Norway. Total Area:450,295 sq km Comparison to the world: 56 out of 249 Comparison to the U.S.: Sweden is slightly larger than California United Nations Presentation Official Language: Swedish Other Languages: Small Sami and Finnish speaking minorities Nationality: Noun Swede(s) Adjective Swedish Largest Ethnic Groups: Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities Religions: Lutheran 87%, other 13% (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Baptist, Muslim, Buddhist) Geography Continued... The People Continued.... Interesting Facts about Sweden: The People: Population: 9,647,386 Comparison to the world: 91 out of 249 Urban Population: 85% of total population Life Expectancy: about 81 Years Male: about 79 Years Female: about 84 years School Life Expectancy: 16 years Male: 15 Female: 17 Climate: Temperate in southern areas with cold cloudy winters,partly cloudy summers. It is subarctic in the north. Terrain: Mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands, mountains are in the west Natural Resources: Iron, Ore, copper, lead, Zinc , gold, silver, tungsten Current Environmental issues: Acid rain damage to soils and lakes; pollution of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea Introduction Geography Sweden

Transcript: United Nations UN main organs The main organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat. And all of these were established in 1945 when the UN was founded. TITLE Title Title TITLE Title Title What Languages are spoken in UN? There are 6 languages that are spoken in the UN and this are: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Although not all the countries speak the same languages they use headphones with traductors that translate the other languages into there´´s What is UN? The United Nations is an global organization that counts with 193 members that their main functions it`` s to help all the world UN Logo and Flag The logo and flag of the UN have become its symbols as it carries out its work on the world stage. They identify the United Nations in areas of trouble and conflict to any and all parties concerned. They function also as aspirational symbols, because its meaning its peace and unity

Transcript: History Sudan was colonized by the United Kingdom Sudan gained their independence on on January first,1956. Egypt used to have some power over Sudan. Rwanda Genocide Rwanda One Million Dollar Decision Current Events Major History We think that the one million dollars should go to Zimbabwe. How It Will Help In The Future Sierra Leone had the most brutal civil war in all of Africa. It lasted from 1991 to 2002. The rebel RUF (Revolutionary United Front) made children become soldiers to fight their own people and government. The Hut Tax War was a simple dispute in 1898 with a man who did not like taxes and a few hundred British soldiers. The British and United Kingdom had more resistance in this simple war than when they had colonized the country. Major Problems Zimbabwe Faces Today Sudan today is not necessarily on of the richest countries Sudan's population is 37.2 million people. Sudan has some land that is good for farming. Egypt, which borders Sudan, is one of Sudan's allies Zimbabwe selfish racist violent he was arrested Wars and Conflicts Sierra Leone My country is called Sierra Leone. They were colonized by the United Kingdom and earned their independence on April 27, 1961. Their capitol is called Freetown. Top five poorest countries in Africa Very literate Main income comes from farming Became independent in 1980 Rwanda Today 68% of people are living under the poverty line. The risk for infectious disease is very high. Their unemployment rate is 95% (2009) They are 521.9 million US dollars in debt. (2012) They have 196 airports but only 17 are paved. Life Today The Democratic Republic of the Congo was colonized in 1876 by the Belgium. There was a major problems with dictators while the DRC was colonized. The most well known was King Leopold the 3rd. He would cut off peoples` right hand if they disobeyed the law. The Democratic Republic of the Congo gained there independence on June 30, 1960 Cause: The death of the president Juvenal Habyarimana (Hutu) when his plane was shot down. The Genocide: The Hutu believed the Tutsi caused Juvenal's death, so they began to kill the Tutsi As many as one million people died They used machetes to kill, because the bullets were getting scarce and expensive. Major History famine unemployment disease racism economic chaos harsh living conditions debt poverty human trafficking Modern Problems How would Sudan and the world benefit from the money? Democratic Republic of the Congo Sudan borders: Egypt Libya Eritrea Ethiopia Kenya Uganda Chad Central African Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo How It Will Help Sudan has had two civil wars since independence The first civil war was from 1955-1972. It was northern Sudan against southern Sudan. Southern Sudan won and be came independent from Sudan Sudan's second civil war lasted from 1983-2005. This war was against Darfur. A Sierra Leonian's lives today are very difficult. They have a rapid population growth. They overharvest fish and timber. Only 43.3% of people are literate. 77% of urbanized areas have no sanitation. The risk for infectious disease is very high. They have a constitutional democracy. Their President is Ernest Bai Koroma. 48% of children suffer from child labor. Facts United Nations Presentation The major problem that the DRC faced was finding people to fill jobs. The people were not trained to work the important jobs. Some of the jobs that could not be filled were any jobs in the medical field, where law degrees were needed, or political jobs. The crime rate in the DRC has also greatly increased in the past few years. Where there is not lack in disease, there is a great amount of resources gone from the DRC`s rich soil. Sudan It can help by stabilizing the country itself and eventually other countries as well. The literacy rate is very high in Zimbabwe so they could use the money to start some sort of reading school to teach people from other countries to read They could use the money to enforce or make the military better and they could help protect other countries The airports add more jobs and make more money for the economy. History: Originally colonized by Germany Colonized by Belgium during World War 1 Gained independence in 1962 Was a very beautiful country, until the genocide Sudan is involved in many conflicts. One million dollars could stabilize the country. If the country became more stable, some of the conflicts that Sudan has could be resolved. Major Problems: Poverty Education Economy Disease/ Sickness Building the Country: Since the genocide, the economy of Rwanda is extremely weak Citizens can barely feed their families with the money they earn, yet the country is slowly recovering Based on Jim Harvey's speech structures Paul Kagame Robert Mugabe

Transcript: A total of 193 countries are members of the UN. Along with Canada, Greece, South Korea and China, other important countries include Germany, the US, the UK, France, Kenya, Switzerland, Russia and Australia. The UN was created to promote peace, justice, human rights and development. It also helps encourage the well being of all people. When was the UN founded? Where is the UN located? By David, Connor, Joachim and Thomas What a mouthful of a question, ikr World map in 2008. Blue indicates UN countries. South Sudan and Eritrea became independent as of 2012. The grey country on the west end of Africa is technically part of Morocco. Introduction How long has the UN been together? This is Ban Ki-moon We interrupt your learning for a brief Korean Pride moment. Has the UN been in the news lately? One of the UN’s most famous agencies, the United Nations Children’s Fund, or UNICEF, is usually in the news, because of the work it does in many developing or troubled countries like Syria and Maldives. Other Interesting Facts How often does the UN meet? Conclusion The UN has four main headquarters. In New York City, there is the Secretariat building. This is where the General Assembly meets. UN-HABITAT is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization, which is focused on poverty reduction and clean energy creation is based in Vienna, Austria. Finally, the last UN headquarters is an old League of Nations building, located in Geneva, Switzerland. Also, UNESCO, or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris, France. This agency marks historic sites to preserve them. The United Nations Did you know that Ban Ki-moon can Gangnum Style? He is the humble apprentice of PSY himself! WARNING: This is a very disorientating presentation. You may feel symptoms like nausea and vomiting. If you must throw up, please do so in the lap directly to your left or right. Thank you, and have a great day! Ban Ki-Moon of South Korea is the current Secretary-General of the UN. The Secretary-General of the UN UNICEF Trick or treat box. Have you ever heard of the famous organization United Nations? It is the very successful organization that may be the reason the world is so peaceful today. It has done amazing deeds with its peacekeeping missions. It is always ready to help. so listen carefully! UNICEF has raised over two hundred million dollars on donations collected by trick-or-treaters alone. Somewhat ironically, Japan and Germany, the countries defeated in the WWII (the war after which the UN was created) are the second and third biggest funders of the organization. Although no one is completely sure, reports say only 2-5 countries in the world are not part of the UN. KOREAN PRIDE! What countries are in the UN? The UN was founded on June 26th, 1945, after World War II. It was founded to replace the League of Nations, an organization much like the UN. However, the League of Nations had no military power. Countries that sign the UN's Charter must agree to provide military power when needed. What is the purpose of this organization? The General Assembly meets every year from September to December. They also meet at times of conflict between members, or when the Security Council is unable to agree on a consensus about a situation. The Economic and Social Council meets in July for a four week session. The UN is one of the most important organizations in the world. It helps the people of the world a lot. Literally everybody in the world thinks that the United Nations is the key to enforcing peace in the world. the UN's main goal was to keep peace and they have achieved it. We should all thank the United Nations for the work they have done to keep peace in the world.

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Geneva Presentation of the Human Development Report 2023/24

May 9, 2024.

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16 May 2024

12:45h to 14:00h CEST

Auditorium Ivan Pictet (A1B), Maison de la Paix, Geneva

Following the launch at the global level, the 2023/24 Human Development Report (HDR) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be presented to the Geneva ecosystem in partnership with the Graduate Institute.

The new 2023/24 HDR finds uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarization on a global scale. How do we get unstuck? Is it possible to mobilize action to address globally shared challenges in a world that is intensively polarized?

This in-person event will comprise a short presentation of the key findings of the 2023/24 HDR, followed by a moderated discussion with HDRO Director Pedro Conceição and representatives from the IPU, ILO, the South Center and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in an interactive setting with the audience. The event will also bring youth discussants to comment on the key findings and explain in which extent and how these affect their future.

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Pedro Conceicao , Director of the UNDP Human Development Report Office, will present the main findings of the 2024 report and will then be joined for a panel discussion reflecting on possible pathways to mobilise collective action to address today’s and future shared challenges:

• Kareen Jabre , Director of the Division of Programmes, Inter-Parliamentary Union
• Vahini Naidu , Coordinator of the Trade for Development Program, South Centre
• Mia Seppo , Assistant Director-General, Jobs and Social Protection, International Labour Organization
• Moderator: Achim Wennmann , Director for Strategic Partnerships and Nagulendran Chair in Peace Mediation, Geneva Graduate Institute

Closing remarks by Daniel Cavegn , Senior Diplomatic Advisor, State Secretariat, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

About the Human Development Report Office

The mission of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is to advance human development. The goal is to contribute towards the expansion of opportunities, choice, and freedom. The office works towards this goal by promoting innovative new ideas, advocating practical policy changes, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain human development. The office works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, support to national and regional analysis and outreach and advocacy work.

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At the conclusion of the first full day of negotiations by two “informal groups” on the draft texts of the High-Level Declaration and the omnibus resolution, UN Forum on Forests Chair Zéphyrin Maniratanga noted that some progress had been made in resolving differences but admonished delegates about the limited time remaining before the deadline for completing negotiations at the end of Wednesday, 8 May. He called for all delegates to show “utmost flexibility and understanding” to complete their work on time in a positive and constructive manner.  Maniratanga pointed out that all text under consideration was the product of two years of extensive work, months of detailed consultation, and many revisions, saying “it is time to reach decisions.”

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Hossein Moeini-Meybodi , UNFF Secretariat, and co-facilitator of Informal Working Group 2  Maureen Whelan (Canada)

Co-facilitator of Informal Working Group 2 Avhashoni Renny Madula (South Africa)

The declaration is intended to serve as a high-level political commitment on the way forward on forests, while the resolution would set the mandate for specific future actions by the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF) and its stakeholders for implementing the UN Strategic Plan for Forests, agree the Mid-Term Review on the effectiveness of the International Arrangement on Forests, and set the UNFF’s Quadrennial Programme of Work for 2025-2027.

In the negotiations on the declaration, only a few contentious issues were resolved in spite of several attempts by different members to resolve deadlocks on:

• including specific reference to agriculture as a driver of deforestation;
• specific reference to “developed” countries bearing the responsibility of funding; and
• including reference to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities of countries in the provision of resources.

Co-facilitator of Informal Working Group 1 Jaroslav Kubišta (Czechia)

Delegates reached consensus on including reference to “Indigenous Peoples, forest communities and local communities” in the draft declaration but agreed to continue informal discussions in small groups on text regarding the placement of “land tenure” and “user rights” as important in advancing sustainable forest management. Delegates also agreed on how to reference the Rio Conventions.

In the negotiations on the omnibus resolution, delegates managed to agree on language regarding support for the UNFF Secretariat,  which calls for the Secretariat to submit an information paper on its workload, needs, and gaps, including its human and financial needs, for the Forum’s consideration.

View of the room during the informal working groups

The omnibus resolution informal group also discussed, without a final breakthrough, provisions on bioeconomy, synergies, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), and whether to reference “gender-responsive” or “gender-sensitive” approaches in implementing sustainable forest management (SFM) and access to forest finance for SFM. On reference to the CPF, delegates appeared close to agreeing to invite governing bodies of CPF member organizations to conduct an assessment of options to strengthen collaboration within the Partnership. They also invited the UNFF Bureau to reach out proactively to the governing bodies of CPF member organizations  to strengthen collaboration and their support for UNFF work.

Co-facilitators of Informal Working Group 1  Jaroslav Kubišta  (Czechia) and  Leticia Zamora Zumbado (Costa Rica), and Tomasz Juszczak , UNFF Secretariat

Co-facilitator of Informal Working Group 1 Leticia Zamora Zumbado (Costa Rica) during plenary

Co-facilitator of Informal Working Group 2  Maureen Whelan  (Canada)

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UN General Assembly presses Security Council to give ‘favourable consideration’ to full Palestinian membership

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The UN General Assembly convened again in New York on Friday for an emergency special session on the Gaza crisis and overwhelmingly passed a resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the world body as an Observer State, without offering full membership. It urged the Security Council to give “favourable consideration” to Palestine’s request.

What does the resolution mean?

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Here’s a quick recap of what this means: by adopting this resolution the General Assembly will upgrade the rights of the State of Palestine within the world body, but not the right to vote or put forward its candidature to such organs as the Security Council or the Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC ).

Granting Palestinian membership requires a recommendation from the Security Council. At the same time, the Assembly determines that the State of Palestine is qualified for such status and recommends that the Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”.

None of the upgrades in status will take effect until the new session of the Assembly opens on 10 September.

Here are some of the changes in status that Palestine will have a right to later this year:

• To be seated among Member States in alphabetical order
• Make statements on behalf of a group
• Submit proposals and amendments and introduce them
• Co-sponsor proposals and amendments, including on behalf of a group
• Propose items to be included in the provisional agenda of the regular or special sessions and the right to request the inclusion of supplementary or additional items in the agenda of regular or special sessions
• The right of members of the delegation of the State of Palestine to be elected as officers in the plenary and the Main Committees of the General Assembly
• Full and effective participation in UN conferences and international conferences and meetings convened under the auspices of the General Assembly or, as appropriate, of other UN organs

The meeting has adjourned for the day. Vice President Jörundur Valtýsson announced that the session will reconvene on Monday, 13 May, at 10 AM New York time.

For a full summary of this and other major UN meetings, visit UN Meetings Coverage in English and French .

Saudi Arabia: Re-establish the truth

Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil recalled General Assembly resolutions adopted over the years that reaffirmed the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination.

“The resolution presented today is fully in line with those resolutions. It seeks to implement the will of the international community and contribute to building true peace in the Middle East based on the two-State solution,” he said.

“It is high time for the international community to re-establish the truth because the world can no longer ignore the suffering of the Palestinian people that has lasted for decades,” he added.

Ambassador Alwasil further noted Israel, the occupying power, has perpetrated “all sorts of crimes” against Palestinian people, scorning international law.

“Israel is convinced that they are above these resolutions and that they enjoy a certain level of immunity…which explains their ongoing hostile and brutal policies,” he said.

He highlighted the dire situation in Rafah, the last refuge for the Palestinian people which was also densely populated by those displaced from elsewhere and called he for a strong international position to put an end to the Israeli practices in Gaza.

Concluding his statement, the Ambassador expressed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting the right of Palestinian people to self-determination and to build their own independent State within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with relevant resolutions. 

China: Resolution reflects the will of the international community

Ambassador FU Cong of China said that Palestine should have the same status as Israel and that Palestinian people should enjoy the same rights as Israeli people.

“It is the common responsibility of the international community to support and advance the process of Palestinian independent Statehood, and provide strong support for the implementation of the two-State solution and a lasting peace in the Middle East,” he said.

He further noted that on the Palestinian-Israeli issue, the United States repeatedly used its veto “in an unjustified attempt” to obstruct the international community’s efforts to correct the “historical injustice long visited on Palestine”.

“It is not commensurate with the role of a responsible major country,” he said.

He also recalled the overwhelming support for the General Assembly resolution, adopted earlier in the day, reaffirming the right of Palestinian people to self-determination and recommending that the Security Council reconsider favourably its application to join the United Nations.

“China welcomes this historic resolution, which reflects the will of the international community,” Ambassador Fu said.

“We believe that the special modalities adopted within the limits permitted by the UN Charter will enable the international community to listen more adequately to the voice of Palestine and help it to talk and negotiate with Israel on a more equal footing.”

Assembly President Francis resumed the meeting, with about 72 speakers left to take the floor. The spokesperson for the General Assembly announced earlier in the day that due to the number of remaining speakers, the meeting will likely continue on Monday.

With the last speaker for the morning having delivered their statement, the President of the General Assembly adjourned the meeting. It will reconvene at 3 PM New York time.

Switzerland: Ceasefire urgently needed

Swiss Ambassador Pascale Christine Baeriswyl explained that her country’s abstention from the vote was in line with its position at the Security Council last month.

“We felt that in view of the great instability prevailing in the region, this stage was not conducive to improving the situation,” she said.

“Without opposing it, we believe it would be preferable to consider admitting Palestine as a full member of the United Nations at time when such a step would insert itself in the logic of emerging peace,” she added, noting that such admission would have to follow the procedures enshrined in the UN Charter.

She also voiced Switzerland’s firm support to the two-State solution, stating that only a negotiated solution in which two States – Israel and Palestine – live side by side in peace and security can lead to lasting peace.

Ambassador Baeriswyl also voiced deep concern over the catastrophic situation of civilians in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, stating that it could worsen further in the event of a major Israeli military offensive in Rafah.

“Such a prospect is unacceptable, and Switzerland reaffirms its opposition to such an operation,” she said, emphasising the need to ensure protection of humanitarians and respect for international humanitarian and human rights laws.

In conclusion, she called for an immediate ceasefire.

“Safety of civilians must be ensured. All hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally, and safe, rapid and unhindered access for humanitarian aid must be allowed via all crossing points.”

Firmly committed to two-State solution: UK

Barbara Woodward, Ambassador of the United Kingdom , said that her country remains “firmly committed” to the two-State solution that guarantees security and stability for both the Israeli and the Palestinian people.

“We are abstaining from this resolution because we believe the first step towards achieving this goal is resolving the immediate crisis in Gaza,” she said, emphasising that the fastest way to end the conflict is “to secure a deal which gets the hostages out and allows for a pause in the fighting”.

“We must then work together to turn that pause into a sustainable, permanent ceasefire.”

She added that “setting out the horizon” for a Palestinian State should be one of the vital conditions from moving from a pause in fighting to a sustainable ceasefire.

“Recognising a Palestinian State, including at the UN, should be part of that process,” she said.

Ambassador Woodward also noted that the UK remains deeply concerned about the prospect of a major operation in Rafah and that it will not support such an act, unless there is a “very clear plan” on protecting civilians as well as their access to aid and medical care.

“We have not seen that plan, so in these circumstances, we will not support a major operation in Rafah,” she said.

France: High time for political solution

French Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière said his country voted in favour of the resolution, noting also the clarifications provided in the text on the right to vote and the right to be elected, which are the prerogatives of Member States alone.

“France recalls that the procedure for admitting a new Member State is defined by the UN Charter, and it must not be circumvented,” he said.

He also noted that France is in favour of the admission of Palestine as a full member of the Organization, which is why it voted in favour at the Security Council last month.

Reiterating his country’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks by Hamas and other groups on 7 October, Ambassador de Rivière stated France’s demand for a ceasefire and release of all hostages.

“The offensive that has started in Rafah risks causing numerous victims and displacing people at a time where nowhere can be deemed safe today in Gaza. There is further risk of disrupting delivery of aid,” he said, expressing his country’s opposition to the military operation.

“All parties must do everything they can to protect civilians and guarantee access for humanitarian aid. It is high time to mobilise for a political solution,” he added.

Statehood must be negotiated: US

Explaining the US’s negative vote, Ambassador Robert Wood said that it did not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood.

“We have been very clear that we support it and seek to advance it meaningfully. Instead, it is an acknowledgement that statehood will come from a process that involves direct negotiations between the parties,” he said.

“There is no other path that guarantees Israel’s security and future as a democratic Jewish State. There is no other path that guarantees Palestinians can live in peace and dignity in a State of their own,” he added.

He further expressed the US commitment to intensifying its engagement with Palestinians and the rest of the Middle East region to advance a political settlement that will create a path to Palestinian statehood and subsequent membership in the UN.

“This resolution does not resolve the concerns about the Palestinian membership application raised in April in the Security Council…and should the  Security Council take up the Palestinian membership application as a result of this resolution, there will be a similar outcome,” he said.

Draft resolution passed overwhelmingly

The vote is in. It has passed overwhelmingly with 143 countries in favour, nine against and 25 abstaining .

The Assembly just voted to pass the draft resolution as long as two thirds agree.

Pakistan: Resolution vote will determine strong support

Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan said there will come a day when Israel will be held accountable for the crimes committed against Palestinians, especially in Gaza.

The insults hurled today are “the arrogance of the aggressor” reflecting the impunity of the occupier, he said, explaining his delegation's position ahead of the vote on the draft resolution.

He also expressed hope that the international community will appropriately respond in that regard.

The Ambassador underscored that the resolution’s adoption will determine the widespread support for Palestine to be accorded full UN membership.

Russia: A moral duty

The Assembly is now preparing to vote on the draft resolution.

Before that, some countries are exercising their right to make statements before the vote, starting with Russia's Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia .

He is criticising the US, saying that the resolution is complicated because it is attempting to advance Palestinian membership as far as possible without provoking another veto from Washington on full membership.

He said Palestine deserves nothing less than full membership at the UN. 

“It is the moral duty of everyone," he said.

“Only full-fledged membership will allow Palestine to stand alongside other members of the Organization and enjoy the rights that this status implies.”

Israel: Extra benefits for Palestine would appease terrorists

Israel’s Ambassador Gilad Erdan said that after Hitler’s rise to power, the Nazis had sought to annihilate the Jewish people and all those they deemed sub-human, but the forces of good fought to return peace to the world, and the UN was founded to ensure that such tyranny never raised its head again.

“Today, you are doing the opposite…welcoming a terror State into its ranks,” he said. 

“You have opened up the United Nations to modern-day Naziism. It makes me sick.”

The terrorist group Hamas controls Gaza and has taken over areas of the West Bank, he said, holding up a poster showing Hamas’s leader, who he described as “a terrorist diplomat whose stated goal is Jewish genocide”.

“Today, you have a choice between weakness and fighting terror,” he said, adding that the UN is appeasing “murderous dictators” and destroying the UN Charter. “This day will go down in infamy.”

In closing, he held up a mini portable electric document shredder and inserted the cover of the UN Charter.

Palestinian flag ‘flies high and proud’

Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the observer State of Palestine , recounted the devastating impacts of the ongoing war in Gaza, with over 35,000 Palestinians killed, a further 80,000 injured and over two million displaced.

“No words can capture what such loss and trauma signify for Palestinians, their families, their communities and for our nation as whole,” he said.

He added that the Palestinians in Gaza have been pushed to the “very edge” of the Strip “to the very brink of life” with “bombs and bullets haunting them”.

Mr. Mansour highlighted that despite the attacks and destruction, the flag of Palestine “flies high and proud” in Palestine and across the globe, becoming a “symbol raised by all those who believe in freedom and its just rule”.

‘Lives cannot be restored’

“It is true that we will not disappear, but the lives lost cannot be restored,” he stated.

The Permanent Observer said people have to make a decision: stand by the right of a nation to live in freedom and dignity on its ancestral land, standing with peace and recognising the rights of Palestinians or they can stand on the sidelines of history.

Mr. Mansour said after holding observer status for 50 years, “we wish from all those who invoke the UN Charter to abide by the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination guaranteed by the Charter.”

“A ‘yes’ vote is a vote for Palestinian existence; it is not against any State, but it is against attempts to deprive us of our State,” he added, stating that it would be an investment in peace and empowering the forces of peace.

Security Council must heed global call for Palestinian statehood: UAE

On behalf of the Arab Group, Mohamed Issa Hamad Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the UN, introduced the draft resolution, saying it recommends that the Security Council reconsider Palestine’s full UN membership application.

“Today marks a defining moment,” he said.

The State of Palestine has demonstrated that it deserves full membership in the international community by acceding to international treaties, adhering to the UN Charter and meeting requirements of statehood. In addition, more than 140 countries now recognise Palestine as a State, he said.

Voting for the resolution amid the ongoing conflict would support the two-State solution to the crisis, he said, adding that the Security Council must respond to the will of the international community.

Vote to take place at 11:00 AM

After delivering his statement, the UAE Ambassador called on the Assembly to vote on the draft at 11:00 AM New York time.

Members agreed to do so and would afterwards resume the debate.

Middle East on course for ‘full-scale catastrophe’, warns Francis

Mr. Francis said from the podium of the Assembly Hall that the Israel-Palestine crisis was the original crisis before the world body when it was founded in 1946.

Peace has remained elusive, and today has become an untenable situation that is deteriorating "at an alarming speed", he told delegates.

This is “ bringing countless innocent victims into its deadly fold and pushing the region further to the brink of full-scale catastrophe ”.

He urged the international community to not look away from the dire situation that has unfolded since the  7 October terror attacks and the ensuing Israeli devastation of Gaza.

End the scourge of war

“Today, let us remember the legacy from which we hail. We stand proudly upon the shoulders of those who, many decades ago, recognised their ultimate responsibility to forge a peace that will banish the scourge and terror of war,” he urged.

“I therefore call upon the membership to purposely assess the situation before us, with nothing else in mind but a commitment to peace as our utmost ambition ,” he said.

He called upon the parties to the conflict, supported by nations with leverage, to urgently come to an agreement on a ceasefire to bring to an end to the suffering of countless people and secure the release of all hostages.

“We must believe in the essential goodness of others," he said, and “in the understanding that no problem of human relations is insoluble”, calling on them to help bring lasting peace, save lives and end the violence.

He’s inviting the Assembly to recognise the fact that some members are in arrears with their mandatory contributions. If you don't pay up, you lose your vote. Those are the rules. But, there are exceptions that have been made, including today. 

The President of the General Assembly Dennis Francis has just gavelled in the resumed session on the Gaza crisis.

Aid operations have come to a standstill since the start of the military’s ground operation in Rafah this week, with an estimated 100,000 Palestinians displaced once again in a highly fluid situation, according to humanitarians.

The Assembly is also expected to vote on a draft resolution, co-sponsored by a group of countries, concerning the status of the observer State of Palestine at the United Nations.

Read our explainer on Palestine’s status at the UN here .

The draft resolution follows the veto cast by United States at the Security Council on 18 April, which blocked Palestine’s admission as a full UN Member State. That draft resolution, submitted by non-permanent Council member Algeria, had received 12 votes in favour, with Switzerland and the United Kingdom abstaining.

Draft resolution on Palestine

The draft resolution expected to be put to a vote at the 193-member General Assembly, where no nations have veto power, would have the world body “recommend” that the Security Council reconsider the matter of Palestine’s membership favourably in line with Article 4 of the UN Charter concerning membership and the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) in 1948.

A revised version of the draft resolution, as of Thursday evening in New York, also included an annex, which on an exceptional basis and without setting a precedent, lists significant changes to the State of Palestine’s status at General Assembly meetings and conferences, including its order in the list of speakers and seating arrangements.

These would not just be of symbolic importance, but signal a shift in Palestine’s diplomatic heft within the entire UN system. That said, General Assembly will not grant Palestinian membership in the UN, since this requires a recommendation from the Security Council.

No voting rights

The draft resolution also notes that as an observer State, Palestine does not have the right to vote in the General Assembly or to put forward its candidature to UN organs such as the Security Council or the Economic and Social Council.

If adopted, the resolution’s provisions would only apply from the start of the 79th session of the General Assembly, which gets underway in mid-September 2024.

Draft resolutions do not represent the official position of the General Assembly until they are formally adopted.

Once the resolution is voted on, the whole issue of Palestine’s status will return to the 15-member Security Council for further consideration, where any effort to attain full membership is likely to be blocked again by the United States, which holds veto power alongside the organ’s other permanent members – China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom.

The majority of the General Assembly will have had their say, however, amid the continuing crisis.

10th Emergency Special Session

The meeting is the continuation of the 10th Emergency Special Session (ESS), which last convened on 12 December 2023 , against the backdrop of a worsening crisis in Gaza.  

At that meeting in a resolution passed overwhelmingly, the Assembly demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as well as the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

The Assembly also decided to adjourn the session temporarily and authorised the President of the General Assembly to resume its meeting upon request from Member States.

The 10th ESS convened for the first time in April 1997 following a request from Qatar. It followed a series of Security Council and General Assembly meetings regarding the Israeli decision to build a large housing project in an area of East Jerusalem.

Learn more about these emergency special sessions from our explainer here .

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World Migration Report 2024 Reveals Latest Global Trends and Challenges in Human Mobility 

• International remittances surged by 650 per cent, from USD 128 billion to USD 831 billion between 2000 and 2022. 
• Migrant remittances surpass foreign direct investment in boosting the GDP of developing nations. 
• 281 million international migrants globally; number of those displaced hit a record high by the end of 2022 at 117 million.  

Dhaka/Geneva, 7 May – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched the World Migration Report 2024 , which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances.  

IOM Director General Amy Pope formally released the report in Bangladesh, which stands at the forefront of migration challenges, including emigration, immigration and displacement.   

“The World Migration Report 2024 helps demystify the complexity of human mobility through evidence-based data and analysis,” IOM Director General Amy Pope said at the launch. “In a world grappling with uncertainty, understanding migration dynamics is essential for informed decision-making and effective policy responses, and the World Migration Report advances this understanding by shedding light on longstanding trends and emerging challenges.” 

The report highlights that international migration remains a driver of human development and economic growth, highlighted by a more than 650 per cent increase in international remittances from 2000 to 2022, rising from USD 128 billion to USD 831 billion. The growth continued despite predictions from many analysts that remittances would decrease substantially because of COVID-19.  

Of that 831 billion in remittances, 647 billion were sent by migrants to low– and middle-income countries. These remittances can constitute a significant portion of those countries' GDPs, and globally, these remittances now surpass foreign direct investment in those countries. 

Highlighting key findings, the report reveals that while international migration continues to drive human development, challenges persist. With an estimated 281 million international migrants worldwide, the number of displaced individuals due to conflict, violence, disaster, and other reasons has surged to the highest levels in modern-day records, reaching 117 million, underscoring the urgency of addressing displacement crises.  

Migration, an intrinsic part of human history, is often overshadowed by sensationalized narratives. However, the reality is far more nuanced than what captures headlines. Most migration is regular, safe, and regionally focused, directly linked to opportunities and livelihoods. Yet, misinformation and politicization have clouded public discourse, necessitating a clear and accurate portrayal of migration dynamics.  

By choosing Dhaka as the report's launch site, IOM not only highlights the country's efforts in supporting vulnerable migrants and fostering pathways for regular migration but also recognizes Bangladesh's important role in shaping global migration discourse and policy.  

As a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration Champion country, Bangladesh has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing migration issues and implementing policies that safeguard migrants' rights. This proactive engagement aligns with IOM's strategic objectives, making Bangladesh an ideal location to launch the 2024 World Migration Report.  

IOM’s World Migration Report, with its innovative digital tools and comprehensive analysis, aims to help dispel myths, provide critical insights, and inspire meaningful action in addressing the challenges and opportunities of human mobility.  

"We hope the report inspires collaborative efforts to harness the potential of migration as a driver for human development and global prosperity," DG Pope said. 

“As one of the GCM champion countries, Bangladesh will not only continue to act upon the pledges it has made for its domestic context but would also take up emerging issues and challenges pertaining to migration and development for informed deliberations at the international level,” said Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Honourable Foreign Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Notes to editors: 

This launch is part of IOM Director General’s first three-day visit to Bangladesh. 

For more information, please contact: 

Marie McAuliffe, World Migration Report Editor at [email protected]  

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When listening to the radio, we can often tell when a text is being read to us. It sounds monotonous and unengaging. Again, in an international conference, delegates often speak from a prepared text. The challenge is to disguise that fact and avoid a dull or disengaged delivery.

Part of the answer is to make eye contact with your audience or at least, if you cannot look fellow delegates in the eye, to look the Chair in the eye. Combine deliberate, meaningful looks with meaningful pauses to make your statement more engaging. Think also about which words to stress, again both to aid your listeners’ understanding of what you are saying and to emphasize important words.

Some delegates become highly proficient at memorizing their statements and delivering them with apparent spontaneity; others become skilled at reading without giving any sign of doing so, either in their voice or their movements.

Inexperienced public speakers have a tendency to speak too fast. This is particularly undesirable at international conferences. Interventions should be much slower and with longer pauses than in normal conversation.

Delegates want to retain the attention of listeners and too fast a delivery will cause many to “tune out.” Some listeners may be listening in a language of which they are not native speakers. They will have a better chance of understanding if one does not speak too fast.

Adequate pauses are also important for the same reasons. They are important for helping comprehension, especially by non-native speakers of the language which is being used and also for helping everyone understand the delegate if the language that they are using is not native to listeners.

It is far preferable for delegates to shorten a statement even if this involves cutting important elements, than to speak so quickly that what they say is not understood by the audience.

In informal meetings, one can speak slightly faster, but do not forget that being understood requires pauses and rhythm in a speech.

To engage an audience it is important to show that you are engaged by your remarks. The sentiment that will most effectively transmit a message and make it resonate is sincerity. If one can find ways to communicate sincerity, this will help the message leap over cultural divides and political divisions.

An emotion that is even easier to transmit across cultural divides, but is unlikely to lead to a constructive outcome is anger. If a delegate conveys an impression of being angry or even merely irritated, they may be at risk of putting off the audience. Some may also think that the person has lost control and consequently that they are not acting rationally. In addition, the audience will construe such temperamental behaviour as inimical to the prospects for agreement and therefore to their own objectives for the conference.

Somewhere in between highly desirable sincerity and self-damaging anger lies passion. In extreme cases, well-controlled passion for a cause (that others can identify with) can be an important asset in conference interventions. But if it is manifested too often, for causes that do not warrant it and if it is not restrained by a sense of realism and a willingness to take account of the concerns of others, it rapidly becomes a negative, hence hindering the ability to sway the conference.

It is the other delegates who will judge, by their own sympathies and values, whether one has crossed these lines. The conclusion is that passion may inspire one’s actions, but if so, in most situations it is best to disguise that.

As previously noted, the essential requirements are dignity (because a delegate is representing an entire nation) and conformity to the customs and rules of the particular conference in which one sits (because that is the general expectation of from the audience and what they are best equipped to cope with; it is also a mark of respect for the audience). The level of formality in a conference will vary as the conference unfolds: opening and closing ceremonies and the General Debate tends to be the most formal, while the committee stage tends to be less formal than a Plenary and small group meetings tend to be even less formal. This applies to the style of speech as well as to all other aspects. One constant however is old-fashioned politeness. This consists of at all times showing respect for other delegations as individuals and for the governments, States, nations and causes they represent.

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