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September 25, 2025 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the general debate at the UN General Assembly, Israel's offensive on Gaza City, a historic declaration on non-communicable diseases and mental health, and a high-level meeting on youth.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza
Israel's offensive on Gaza City continues, and the situation in the southern part of the war-torn enclave has deteriorated so much that starving civilians are sleeping in the open, on the rubble of destroyed homes, UN humanitarian workers reported Thursday. Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are closing, and field kitchens are being forced to fold amid the massive military operation. Children are among the most vulnerable, warned UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher, speaking Thursday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York.
General Debate of the UN General Assembly
The UN continues its High-Level Week, as well as the General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Several world leaders addressed the third day of debate, including President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud AbbasHe addressed the General Assembly delegates via video link, as the US had denied visas to Palestinian officials. In his speech, Abbas condemned Hamas' attacks on Israel and called on the entire international community to support Palestinian statehood. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak on Friday morning.
Youth meeting
Today, a high-level meeting was held at UN Headquarters on the sidelines of the General Assembly to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth. Young activists spoke at the event, including Zakira Rasooli from Afghanistan, who shared her story of her dream of becoming a parliamentarian and how she was forced to flee the country after the Taliban came to power. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said the UN represents hope for young people like Zakira and emphasized the importance of their participation in society. Antonio Guterres called for young people to be equal partners in decision-making, especially in matters concerning their future.
Non-communicable diseases and mental health
On September 25, the Fourth High-Level Meeting on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promotion of mental healthFor the first time, the topic of mental health is not only being discussed in preparation for the event, but is also included in the meeting's title. Non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, diabetes, and mental disorders, remain the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. They are closely interrelated: for many people, physical and mental health conditions overlap and require a comprehensive approach.
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