The country will have a seat for its sixth term, from 2024 to 2026, in the United Nations Council responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
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The Brazilian government chaired a United Nations Security Council meeting this Sunday (8) on the attacks in Israel and Gaza. The country reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution in the region, with an economically viable Palestinian State in peace and security with Israel.
Taking over the presidency for a one-month term, the country will advocate for the importance of bilateral institutions to mediate conflicts.
In his speech at the opening of the UN General Assembly, the Brazilian president called on countries to fight inequality and take more effective actions on climate change.
Participating in a session in Switzerland, Brazil’s Human Rights minister asked for support for the country to join the council in the 2024-2026 term.
The Awake Tourism Challenge is a competition held by the World Tourism Organization (WTO). Qatar-based startup Accessible Qatar was the winner of the tech for good theme.
The United Nations Conference on Climate Change logo has the concept of ‘One World’ in the shape of a globe with icons of people, renewable energies, and nature.
The information from Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Ministry was confirmed by president Lula to Pará governor Helder Barbalho on Wednesday (11) in Brasília.
The conference ended this Monday (19) in Canada with a deal signed between 190 states. The text includes important targets for halting biodiversity loss worldwide and resolutions concerning funding and monitoring.
The president of Egypt, the president of the United Arab Emirates, and the secretary-general of the UN, António Guterres, said this is the moment for action and to put into practice the agreements made in previous editions of the COP, such as the Paris Agreement.
The issue was introduced for the first time as an agenda item on Sunday (6) by Sameh Shoukry, the minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, who was elected as the president of COP27.
Tourism is a pillar in line with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan. Saudis expect to host 100 million visitors annually by the end of the decade.
A publication on the United Nations goals is available for free download in English, Arabic and Italian, and a Portuguese version will soon be out. One of the project’s authors is Francisco Tupy of Brazil.
For the fourth time, the country has been named a non-permanent member, alongside Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Vietnam.
