UN General Assembly president commends G77 and China for supporting multilateralism

STORY: UN General Assembly president commends G77 and China for supporting multilateralism DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN Headquarters 2. wide shot of President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis speaking 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly STORYLINE: UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis on Friday commended the Group of 77 (G77) and China for supporting multilateralism. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly "At a time when multilateralism is being tested at every turn, the countries of the G77 and China continue to be resolute in their support of the multilateral system. And we have seen evidence of that this week, with record engagement

UN chief calls for multilateralism that matches new multipolar world

STORY: UN chief calls for multilateralism that matches new multipolar world DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday stressed the importance of multilateral institutions that match a multipolar world that is in the making. Guterres made the remarks at a preparatory ministerial meeting of the Summit of the Future. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We are moving toward a multipolar world. Multipolarity is creating new opportunities for different countries to lead on the global stage. But history teaches that multipolarity without strong multilateral institutions creates serious risks. It coul

UN chief outlines vision of multilateral efforts for peace, security

STORY: UN chief outlines vision of multilateral efforts for peace, security DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday outlined his vision of multilateral efforts for peace and security as he launched a new policy brief, "A New Agenda for Peace." "The post-Cold War period is over, and we are moving towards a new global order and a multipolar world," Guterres told UN member states while presenting the policy brief. He noted that the new era is already marked by the highest level of geopolitical tensions and major power competition in decades, with many member states growing skeptical of whether the multilateral system is working for them.

UN honors personnel who died in line of duty last year

STORY: UN honors personnel who died in line of duty last year DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. various of UN Secretary-General, General Assembly President, Security Council President lightening candle representing the eternal flame 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of minute of silence 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. med shot of Guterres speaking 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 8. close up of candle 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 10. various of reading of the names of the fallen STORYLINE: The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday paid tribute to its 77 personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty last year. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke at an annual memorial service at the UN Headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERR

UN General Assembly president calls for debt relief for middle-income countries

STORY: UN General Assembly president calls for debt relief for middle-income countries DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 3. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 5. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly STORYLINE: UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi on Thursday called for debt relief, as well as equitable access to new technologies, for middle-income countries. Korosi made the remarks at a General Assembly high-level meeting on middle-income countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "As 110 nations representing three-quarters of the world's

UN chief urges young people to stand up for SDGs at ECOSOC Youth Forum

STORY: UN chief urges young people to stand up for SDGs at ECOSOC Youth Forum DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of delegates STORYLINE: In his video message to the 2023 ECOSOC (UN Economic and Social Council) Youth Forum, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need for young people to engage in finding solutions to the challenges facing the world today. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Our world needs you more than ever. From climate change to conflicts, to poverty and inequalities, to the fact that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are slipping out of reach. Developing solutions to these challenges, side by side with young people, is the driving force of this forum's discussion. It's the reason behind the new UN Youth Office that will be fully operational this y

UN chief calls for dialogue to resolve crisis in Sudan

STORY: UN chief calls for dialogue to resolve crisis in Sudan DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seated 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease hostilities and begin a dialogue to resolve the crisis in Sudan. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "I strongly condemn the outbreak of fighting that is taking place in Sudan, and appeal to the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease hostilities, restore calm and begin a dialogue to resolve the crisis. The situation has already led to horrendous loss of life, including many civilians. Any further escalation could be devasta

Japanese chairs at U.N. chamber

Japanese chairs at U.N. chamber

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows some of the 260 chairs manufactured by Asahi Sofu Manufacturing Co. in northeastern Japan in a newly renovated Trusteeship Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 25, 2013. The room was unveiled for the first time since it was last used in 2010.

UN Economic and Social Council adopts resolution to remove Iran from women's commission

STORY: UN Economic and Social Council adopts resolution to remove Iran from women's commission DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. various of voting results on screen 3. various of China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang at seat 4. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): GENG SHUANG, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 5. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber STORYLINE: The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Wednesday adopted a resolution on the removal of Iran's membership in the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The draft resolution, introduced by the United States, obtained 29 votes "in favor" while eight ECOSOC members including China voted against it and 16 countries abstained. The resolution voices concern over Iran "administering policies flagrantly contrary to the human rights of women and girls and to the mandate

UN General Assembly president stresses importance of bringing hope to Palestinians

STORY: UN General Assembly president stresses importance of bringing hope to Palestinians DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 3. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 5. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi on Tuesday stressed the importance of bringing hope to Palestinians, especially the young generation. Korosi made the remarks at a General Assembly special meeting in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which falls on Nov. 29. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "We know from experience that nothing drives insecurity and violence more than bleakness a

UN chief calls for all-out efforts to eliminate nuclear threat

STORY: UN chief calls for all-out efforts to eliminate nuclear threat DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for the use of every means to eliminate the nuclear threat. Guterres made the appeal at a UN General Assembly high-level meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, which falls on Sept. 26. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We come together on this international day to speak with one voice. To stand in defense of o

UN chief calls for sustainable funding for Palestine refugees agency

STORY: UN chief calls for sustainable funding for Palestine refugees agency DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seated 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for sustainable funding for the UN agency for Palestine refugees. The agency, officially known as the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), suffers from chronic underfunding. In the last 10 years, the needs of Palestine refugees have increased, while funds have stagnated, Guterres told a UN pledging event for the agency. UNRWA has worked hard to absor