The Voyager Golden Record shot into space in 1977 with a message from humanity to the cosmos – and decades later, it stands as a reminder that we are all connected.
The United Nations displays a replica of the Golden Record at its Headquarters, and shares a deep connection to the process of creating it. A NASA committee asked the UN to provide materials to include on the playlist, and the first words on the Record itself are those of the then-UN Secretary-General expressing hope for peace and friendship with whoever discovers and plays it.
Bill Nye “The Science Guy,” CEO of the Planetary Society, walks viewers through how to decipher the Golden Record, its significance today, and how reverence for the universe can inspire action for our planet.
This aligns with the ongoing work of the United Nations to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space.
The Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, Simonetta Di Pippo, explains the significance of the Golden Record in our world now. “The undertaking of the Voyager project reminds us of who we are, where we came from, and that we should treat each other with care.”
,UN,United Nations,UNGA,UN General Assembly,General Debate,Naciones Unidas,Организация Объединенных Наций,OOH,Nations Unies,联合国,الأمم المتحدة,The Global Goals,Sustainable Development Goals,Human Rights,UN Peacekeepers,Security Council,World Leaders,l'Assemblée générale,Генеральной Ассамблеи,La Asamblea General,13C0KvXN2fo,, Politics,Society, channel_UC5O114-PQNYkurlTg6hekZw, video_13C0KvXN2fo,Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Global Humanitarian Funding
- Kenya
- Sudan
- South Sudan
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Security Council
- International Days
- Guests Today and Tomorrow
GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN FUNDING
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that halfway into 2024, just 18 per cent – or $8.8 billion – of the $48.7 billion needed to help people in need around the world this year has been received. This is less than the amount received at the same time last year.
These funding gaps have real consequences for the lives of millions of people, and the UN encourages donors to continue to contribute generously to humanitarian response plans.
OCHA warns that the consequences of this underfunding have been particularly acute in the nine most underfunded crises: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Honduras, Mali, Myanmar and Sudan.
At 1:15pm this afternoon, as part of the Economic and Social Council’s Humanitarian Affairs Segment, there will be an event in Conference Room 7 entitled “Underfunding and the Cost of Inaction: How to address one of the main challenges to humanitarian response.”
KENYA
In a statement, the Secretary-General expressed his concerns over the reported violence in Kenya connected to protests and street demonstrations.
He is saddened by the reports of deaths and injuries, including of journalists and medical personnel.
The Secretary-General is also concerned at reported cases of targeted arbitrary detentions.
He underscores the need to uphold the right to demonstrate peacefully. The Secretary-General urges the Kenyan authorities to exercise restraint and calls for all demonstrations to take place peacefully.
The Secretary-General conveys his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=26%20June%202024
,UN,United Nations,UNGA,UN General Assembly,General Debate,Naciones Unidas,Организация Объединенных Наций,OOH,Nations Unies,联合国,الأمم المتحدة,The Global Goals,Sustainable Development Goals,Human Rights,UN Peacekeepers,Security Council,World Leaders,l'Assemblée générale,Генеральной Ассамблеи,La Asamblea General,hIuZtDAtEv4,, Politics,Society, channel_UC5O114-PQNYkurlTg6hekZw, video_hIuZtDAtEv4,Secretary-General António Guterres today launched a set of United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity that calls for “an information environment that champions human rights and a sustainable future.”
Speaking one year after the launch of his report into information integrity on digital platforms, the Secretary-General put forward a framework for coordinated international action to make information spaces safer and more humane, one of the most urgent tasks of our time.
Misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and other risks to the information ecosystem are fueling conflict, threatening democracy and human rights, and undermining public health and climate action. Their proliferation is now being supercharged by the rapid rise of readily available Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, increasing the threat to groups often targeted in information spaces, including children.
Speaking to reporters today (24 Jun) in New York, Guterres said that the five five principles – societal trust and resilience; independent, free, and pluralistic media; healthy incentives; transparency and research; and public empowerment – are based on an overriding vision of a more humane information ecosystem.
“They provide a solid foundation for sustainable, inclusive development, climate action, democracy, and peace,” he emphasized.
Guterres explained that the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity are the result of broad consultations with Member States, youth leaders, academia, civil society, the private sector including tech companies, and the media.
Those consultations showed that much of the world shares our deep concern and is searching for solutions, he said.
The Secretary-General reiterated, “ The Global Principles lay out a clear path forward, firmly rooted in human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and opinion.”
He urged governments, the tech sector, and other stakeholders to “listen to your people and your customers – and respond.”
Guterres said that he has a clear message - demand action.
“To the big tech companies - take responsibility,” the UN chief went on by saying that “acknowledge the damage your products are inflicting on people and communities. You have the power to mitigate harm to people and societies around the world. You have the power to change business models that profit from disinformation and hate.”
To advertisers and the PR industry, Guterres told them to “stop monetizing harmful content.”
He continued, “Strengthen information integrity; protect your brand; boost your bottom line. The climate crisis is a cause of particular concern. Coordinated disinformation campaigns are seeking to undermine climate action.”
“Creatives - don’t use your talents to greenwash. PR agencies – look for clients who aren’t misleading people and destroying our planet,” the UN chief added.
In his message to media outlets, Guterres said, “Raise and enforce editorial standards. Do your part to safeguard our future by providing quality journalism based on facts and reality. Find advertisers who are part of the solution, not the problem.”
To governments, the UN chief urges them to “commit to creating and maintaining a free, viable, independent, and plural media landscape. Guarantee strong protections for journalists. Ensure regulations uphold human rights. Refrain from drastic measures, including blanket internet shutdowns. Respect the right to freedom of opinion and expression.”
The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity stem from a proposal in Our Common Agenda, the Secretary-General’s 2021 report that outlines a vision for future global cooperation and multilateral action.
The Principles provide a resource for Member States ahead of September’s Summit of the Future.
,UN,United Nations,UNGA,UN General Assembly,General Debate,Naciones Unidas,Организация Объединенных Наций,OOH,Nations Unies,联合国,الأمم المتحدة,The Global Goals,Sustainable Development Goals,Human Rights,UN Peacekeepers,Security Council,World Leaders,l'Assemblée générale,Генеральной Ассамблеи,La Asamblea General,ukraine,ukraine war,ukraine news,united nations security council,security council united nations,u3Ya0fw5vXw,, Politics,Society, channel_UC5O114-PQNYkurlTg6hekZw, video_u3Ya0fw5vXw,Security Council briefing by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on Ukraine.
“Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns have become a daily destructive pattern. This includes intense and systematic targeting of Ukrainian energy infrastructure across the country. We are appalled by the increase in civilian casualties as a result of these relentless attacks.”
“In a disturbing reminder of the serious risks posed by this war, on Sunday, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant - Europe’s largest and currently under the military occupation of the Russian Federation - was directly targeted in military action for the first time since November 2022.”
“No one can benefit – neither militarily nor politically – from attacking nuclear facilities. Instead, the consequences of a nuclear accident – whether intentional or not - could be catastrophic to us all.”
,UN,United Nations,UNGA,UN General Assembly,General Debate,Naciones Unidas,Организация Объединенных Наций,OOH,Nations Unies,联合国,الأمم المتحدة,The Global Goals,Sustainable Development Goals,Human Rights,UN Peacekeepers,Security Council,World Leaders,l'Assemblée générale,Генеральной Ассамблеи,La Asamblea General,Urk9tRqN4S0,, Politics,Society, channel_UC5O114-PQNYkurlTg6hekZw, video_Urk9tRqN4S0,Press briefing by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, on the launch the World of Debt Report from the UN Global Crisis Response Group.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that almost half of humanity live in countries that spend more on debt interest payments than on education or health, it is “more than a systemic risk. It is a systemic failure.”
Speaking to reporters, the Secretary-General said that the main message of the report is that half our world is sinking into a development disaster, fuelled by a crushing debt crisis.
He said some of the poorest countries in the world are being forced into a choice between servicing their debt or serving their people,” adding that “they have virtually no fiscal space for essential investments in the Sustainable Development Goals or the transition to renewable energy. Levels of public debt are staggering – and surging.”
Guterres also said that a total of 52 countries – almost 40 percent of the developing world – are in serious debt trouble.
He reiterated, “This is the result of the inequality built into our outdated global financial system, which reflects the colonial power dynamics of the era when it was created.”
The UN chief added, “That system has not fulfilled its mandate as a safety net to help all countries manage today’s cascade of unforeseen shocks – the pandemic; the devastating impact of the climate crisis; and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”
Guterres concluded that the report sets out a roadmap to global financial stability – including through an effective debt workout mechanism that supports payment suspensions, longer lending terms, and lower rates, including for vulnerable middle-income countries.
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,1,The Voyager Golden Record shot into space in 1977 with a message from humanity to the cosmos – and decades later, it stands as a reminder that we are all connected.
The United Nations displays a replica of the Golden Record at its Headquarters, and shares a deep connection to the process of creating it. A NASA committee asked the UN to provide materials to include on the playlist, and the first words on the Record itself are those of the then-UN Secretary-General expressing hope for peace and friendship with whoever discovers and plays it.
Bill Nye “The Science Guy,” CEO of the Planetary Society, walks viewers through how to decipher the Golden Record, its significance today, and how reverence for the universe can inspire action for our planet.
This aligns with the ongoing work of the United Nations to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space.
The Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, Simonetta Di Pippo, explains the significance of the Golden Record in our world now. “The undertaking of the Voyager project reminds us of who we are, where we came from, and that we should treat each other with care.”
