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November 20, 2025 Peace and security

Kaeko Goto, Acting Head of the Division for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas at the UN Department of Political Affairs, spoke at a Security Council meeting on Thursday with strong condemnation of the escalation of the war in Ukraine and its consequences for the civilian population.

According to Goto, Ukrainian civilians continue to "bear the brunt of the Russian Federation's intensifying air campaign." She noted that strikes on energy infrastructure have caused "massive and prolonged power outages in most regions of the country, leaving millions without heat, water, and public transportation as temperatures plunge."

According to her, hospitals, residential buildings, railways, schools, cultural sites, diplomatic institutions, and even kindergartens are being hit.

Tragedy in Ternopil

Goto emphasized that currently, "no region of Ukraine is safe." She cited the November 19 attack as an example: "Just yesterday, at least 26 people, including three children, were reportedly killed in a Russian drone and missile strike on the western city of Ternopil. Dozens more, including children, were reportedly injured. Many remain buried under rubble."

The attack was one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the war, the UN spokeswoman added.

Rising death toll

The UN expresses concern about the "alarming increase in civilian casualties." From January to October 2025, the number has already exceeded the total for the entire previous year. In Kyiv, the number of dead and wounded in the first ten months was almost four times higher than for the entire year 2024.

According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, 14,534 Ukrainian civilians, including 745 children, have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Another 38,472 people, including 2,375 children, have been injured.

Strikes against Russia

Goto noted that the war is increasingly affecting the population of the Russian Federation. According to Russian authorities, in 2025, Ukrainian drone strikes killed 392 people, including 22 children, in Russia and in the areas of Ukraine occupied by Russia. The UN is unable to confirm this information, Goto noted.

Nuclear safety

Goto's speech focused on nuclear safety risks. She recalled that on September 23, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant "lost external power for the tenth time since February 2022." After a month-long outage, the plant was reconnected to the grid on October 23 thanks to repairs carried out under a localized ceasefire brokered by the IAEA.

"Any nuclear incident would have unimaginable consequences not only for Ukraine and the Russian Federation, but also far beyond their borders. Such a risk must be prevented at all costs," Goto stated.

A Call for Peace

In closing her speech, Kaeko Goto emphasized that nearly four years after the war began, as the number of attacks and casualties mount, calls for an immediate and complete ceasefire become even more important.

Goto reiterated the UN Secretary-General's call for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire as the first step towards a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace.

The humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating.

Speaking on behalf of Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher, Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said the impact of the war on civilians was becoming increasingly devastating.

According to her, approximately 1,500 people remain without access to water and medical care in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, while 3,000 residents in Lyman are beyond the reach of humanitarian aid. This year alone, the World Health Organization has recorded over 500 attacks on medical facilities, including the strike on the children's hospital in Kherson.

Vosornou emphasized: "International humanitarian law requires that all feasible measures be taken to prevent and minimize harm to civilians. Indiscriminate attacks… are strictly prohibited. These fundamental rules must be respected."

According to the UN, 3.7 million people remain displaced within Ukraine, and nearly six million are refugees abroad. From January to September, the UN and its partners provided assistance to more than 4.2 million people, but access to many frontline areas and occupied territories remains extremely limited.

Concluding her speech, Vosornu praised the resilience of Ukrainians: "Teachers teach in underground shelters, doctors operate in the absence of electricity, and volunteers risk their lives delivering aid along mined roads. But resilience is no substitute for protection, safety, dignity, and respect for international law."

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September 18, 2009

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed the decision by the United States, Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, France and Switzerland to donate a tenth of their future pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccine supplies to developing countries.

"This decision demonstrates the commitment of these countries to the equitable distribution of limited resources as the H1N1 influenza pandemic continues to spread," the WHO said in a statement.

It notes that the existing vaccine production capacity is clearly insufficient for the entire world population, in which virtually everyone is at risk of infection with a new and easily transmitted virus.

The World Health Organization has noted that demand for the vaccine currently exceeds supply. These pledged donations will help increase the supply of the pandemic vaccine to where it is most urgently needed.

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September 18, 2009

On Friday, in a park near the UN headquarters, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon struck Peace BellThus began the annual celebration of International Peace Day. It is celebrated annually on September 21st. This year, it is dedicated to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

“International Day of Peace "This is a global call for a ceasefire and non-violence. This is a time to reflect on the horrors and high costs of war, and on our duty to resolve disputes peacefully," Ban Ki-moon said. He emphasized that without peace, there is little hope of improving life on the planet and freeing people from poverty.

The Secretary-General noted the growing movement for nuclear disarmament. "That's why I launched the 'We Must Disarm!' campaign. As long as such weapons exist, no one can feel safe," the UN chief noted.

He called on the entire international community to disarm and live in peace. "I call on people around the world to join this effort. Support the UN and do your part to ensure peace," the Secretary-General emphasized.

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September 18, 2009

Today, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay called on the Yemeni government to investigate incidents involving air raids in the conflict zone in the north of the country that resulted in civilian deaths. She emphasized her extreme concern over the airstrike on a camp for internally displaced persons.

Navanethem Pillay's statement noted that on September 16, government aircraft bombed a camp housing some 150,000 internally displaced persons, killing dozens.

All of them were forced to leave their homes and flee as a result of the intensification of armed clashes between government forces and Shiite rebels in Saada province in northern Yemen on August 12.

The UN High Commissioner noted that this was the second airstrike in the past three days that resulted in fatalities among civilians. She stated that this development in the conflict is extremely concerning.

Navanethem Pillay called on the authorities and the rebels not to violate international humanitarian law and to take all measures to protect civilians.

"The government must conduct a full investigation into what happened and take immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future," the UN's top human rights defender urged.

Meanwhile, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the conflict zone. A large number of civilians remain trapped in the city of Sa'ad, isolated from the outside world and deprived of international assistance.

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September 17, 2009

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows will decline from $1.7 trillion in 2008 to $1.2 trillion in 2009. A slow recovery is expected in 2010, but overall, the outlook for FDI remains unfavorable, according to the annual World Investment Report 2009, prepared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

In 2010, FDI inflows will amount to no more than $1.4 trillion, but in 2011 investment volumes will pick up speed and approach $1.8 trillion.

FDI flows to developed countries, where the financial crisis began, declined significantly already in 2008. However, investment flows to developing countries and countries with transition economies in Southeastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) continued to increase last year. This was partly due to the delayed impact of the crises on these countries' economies.

In 2008, FDI inflows to developing countries increased by 17% to US$621 billion, with approximately half of these flows coming from South, East, and Southeast Asia. The largest percentage increase was recorded in Africa (27%). Least developed countries attracted a record US$33 billion in FDI in 2008.

The transition economies of Southeastern Europe and the CIS also set a new record: in 2008, investment inflows into them reached $114 billion.

FDI inflows to developed countries in 2008 decreased to $962 billion, i.e. by 29% compared to the previous year.

Despite this, the United States and France remained the most attractive destinations for investors. China, the United Kingdom, and Russia also joined the list. The report's authors believe that the emergence of China and Russia among the top five investment recipients is evidence of a changing nature of FDI flows.

In 2009, FDI volumes began to decline in all regions.

Outward FDI from developed countries declined less sharply in 2008 than inward investment. The United States retained its position as the largest source of FDI. France took second place. Japan was among the top five largest investor countries. Russia and China were among the top twenty.

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September 17, 2009

Donor countries are failing to fulfill their promises to help developing countries combat poverty, disease, and other social problems. They are falling short of the amount pledged at the 2005 G8 summit by $35 billion annually. $20 billion of this amount is earmarked for African development.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro announced this at a press conference in New York, presenting the 2009 Millennium Development Goals Task Force report “Strengthening the Global Partnership for Development in Times of Crisis.”

As is well known, in September 2000, during a meeting of heads of state and government at UN Headquarters in New York, the UN Millennium Declaration was adopted. It outlined eight specific development goals aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, improving health, reducing maternal and child mortality, achieving gender equality, ensuring primary education for all, protecting the environment, and ensuring access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

The report's authors emphasized that the current financial and economic crisis is undermining progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Donor countries, facing economic turmoil, have begun to reduce their official development assistance.

"We made significant progress in strengthening the global development partnership, but that was before the financial and economic crisis. Now we need a new impetus," said Asha-Rose Migiro.

She emphasized that today's world is interdependent, and this reality cannot be ignored.

"The Millennium Development Goals are more than a set of targets. They represent solemn promises to the most vulnerable and poorest people on our planet," said Asha-Rose Migiro.

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September 17, 2009

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base, which killed nine African peacekeepers, including the deputy force commander. Around 30 others, including the commander, were wounded.

Suicide bombers entered the mission's compound in two explosive-laden vehicles bearing UN insignia. "We are conducting an investigation. I hope to receive a preliminary report as soon as possible. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms," Ban Ki-moon said during his traditional monthly press conference.

He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

The UN Security Council authorized this peacekeeping operation in February 2007. At that time, the new African Union mission was tasked with taking the necessary measures to support dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia. It was mandated to ensure the protection of the transitional federal institutions and the security of key infrastructure. The AU mission assists in the reconstitution and training of national security forces and the creation of conditions necessary for the delivery of humanitarian aid.

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September 17, 2009

The world has yet to recover from the financial and economic turmoil, compounded by the food crisis and flu pandemic. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced this today at a press conference in New York. He drew attention to the growing "army of the poor" worldwide and called on the "powers that be" not to turn a blind eye to their suffering.

"Earlier this week, I wrote a letter to the leaders of the G20 asking them to help poor countries through this crisis and to accelerate action on climate change and the Millennium Development Goals," the UN chief said.

He emphasized that reports of "green shoots" in the economy have recently emerged, but UN data does not support these conclusions. The UN chief drew attention to the fact that working poor families, whose lives had significantly improved in the last decade—before the crisis—have now found themselves back in extreme poverty.

"Those who were on the brink of poverty have become the new poor. This year, another 100 million people will fall into extreme poverty," the Secretary-General noted. He emphasized that donor countries must heed the calls of these people and fulfill their development assistance pledges.

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September 17, 2009

The summit on September 22 will bring together the largest number of heads of state and government ever to participate in climate change discussions, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced during his traditional monthly press conference.

It focused on upcoming events to be held during the General Assembly's general policy debate. Nearly 100 heads of state and government are expected to attend. According to the Secretary-General, these days will lay a solid foundation for future joint work among Member States.

The annual General Assembly general debate will begin on September 23 and run until September 30. The UN chief noted that the climate summit will be held on September 22, just before the general debate. "No issue better demonstrates the need for global solidarity. No challenge so forcefully compels us to expand our horizons," Ban Ki-moon emphasized. He emphasized that the summit's goal is to catalyze action that will lead to a comprehensive climate agreement at the Copenhagen conference in December.

"There are only 81 days left until Copenhagen—only 15 days of negotiations. Time is running out. Negotiations are not easy," the Secretary-General noted, emphasizing that climate change is accelerating faster than expected. "Our summit is a bridge to Copenhagen," Ban Ki-moon declared.

He expressed hope that after the summit, state leaders will instruct their negotiating delegations to accelerate progress towards a fair and effective agreement on climate change.

The Secretary-General said that a number of other important meetings and sessions would take place this year during the general policy debate, including the Security Council summit on nuclear disarmament, the Quartet meeting on the Middle East peace settlement, a meeting on preventing forest degradation in developing countries, and the Sixth Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

At the end of September, meetings of the Alliance of Civilizations and the UN Secretary-General's Groups of Friends for Myanmar and Pakistan will be held. Numerous events dedicated to health issues are planned during these days. A ministerial meeting commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions is also expected.

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September 17, 2009

The United States and several other countries have decided to donate one-tenth of their future H1N1 pandemic influenza A vaccine supplies to developing countries. US Permanent Representative to the UN Susan Rice announced this in a conversation with reporters.

"Today, President Obama announced that the United States is prepared to share 10% of its H1N1 flu vaccine supply with developing countries through the World Health Organization. As vaccine supplies accumulate, they will be distributed through the WHO to countries that lack direct access," said Susan Rice.

Along with the United States, Australia, Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, France, and Switzerland have expressed their willingness to share the vaccine.

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