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‘Create a future fit for our grandchildren’, Guterres urges, ahead of gamechanger Summit

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 21:21; Written by Eager

UN Photo/Mark Garten UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking at a press conference ahead of the General Assembly high-level week.

Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday in New York.

Mr. Guterres was speaking as negotiations for the Summit of the Future, which opens at UN Headquarters on Sunday, enter the final stretch.

“I have one overriding message today: an appeal to Member States for a spirit of compromise. Show the world what we can do, when we work together,” he said.

‘An essential first step’

The two-day Summit of the Future is “an essential first step towards making global institutions more legitimate, effective, and fit for the world of today and tomorrow,” Mr. Guterres told journalists.

“We can’t create a future fit for our grandchildren with systems built for our grandparents,” he said, stressing that the Summit “cannot fail”.

He said work already done in the lead-up reveals “potential breakthroughs on a number of important fronts”.

This includes “the strongest language on Security Council reform in a generation – and the most concrete step towards Council enlargement since 1963”, the first-ever governance measures for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies, and advancements in reforming the international financial architecture.

Other items cover financing for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and commitment to advance an SDG Stimulus plan to boost support to developing countries.

“It would be tragic if all of these would be lost,” he warned.

Challenges, crises and conflict

Mr. Guterres said the Summit is “so critical” because “international challenges are moving faster than our ability to solve them.”

He pointed to “out-of-control geo-political divisions and runaway conflicts – not least in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and beyond,” in addition to “runaway” climate change, inequalities and debt, and the development of AI and other technologies that lack guidance or guardrails.

“Crises are interacting and feeding off each other – for example, as digital technologies spread climate disinformation that deepens distrust and fuels polarization,” he said.

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Reform multilateral institutions

Meanwhile, multilateral institutions “born in a bygone era for a bygone world” simply cannot keep up.

Mr. Guterres said so many of the challenges the world is facing today were not on the radar 80 years ago when these institutions were created.

“Our founders understood that times would change,” he said. “They understood that the values that underpin our global institutions are timeless – but the institutions themselves cannot be frozen in time.”

An ever-changing world

He said the peacebuilders back then could not have predicted the changes that have occurred over the past eight decades.

During this time, the world has witnessed independence movements, the economic and geopolitical rise of many developing countries, catastrophic climate consequences, and space exploration, as well as the development of the Internet, smartphones and social media, which are all boosted by AI.

“Like our founders, we cannot know precisely what the future holds,” he acknowledged.

“But we don’t need a crystal ball to see that 21^st century challenges require problem-solving mechanisms that are more effective, networked and inclusive; that serious power imbalances in global institutions must be adjusted and updated; and that our institutions must draw on the expertise and representation of all of humanity.”

Although change will not happen overnight, “it can start today,” he insisted.

Finish the job

Member States attending the Summit are expected to adopt a Pact for the Future, with a Global Digital Compact and Declaration on Future Generations annexed to it.

Mr. Guterres expressed hope that they will “do everything possible” to get these documents “over the finish line”.

World leaders to attend

More than 130 Heads of State and Government are scheduled to attend the Summit of the Future, which is taking place from 22-23 September - just ahead of the annual debate in the UN General Assembly.

The Summit will be preceded by two “action days” where non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academics and private sector representatives will engage on the main themes.

Reporters asked the Secretary-General how the Summit and its outcome documents will differ from previous UN gatherings, such as the 2016 SDG Summit, which also ended with the adoption of international declarations and pacts.

Mr. Guterres responded that while the SDG Summit and other events were “about the what”, the Summit of the Future "is about the how”, again underlining the essential need to reform decades-old institutions.

UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 17:34; Written by Eager

UN Photo/Evan Schneider Result of the General Assembly vote on a draft resolution on the ICJ advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands that Israel “brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

With a recorded vote of 124 nations in favour, 14 against, and 43 abstentions, the resolution calls for Israel to comply with international law and withdraw its military forces, immediately cease all new settlement activity, evacuate all settlers from occupied land, and dismantle parts of the separation wall it constructed inside the occupied West Bank.

The General Assembly further demanded that Israel return land and other “immovable property”, as well as all assets seized since the occupation began in 1967, and all cultural property and assets taken from Palestinians and Palestinian institutions.

The resolution also demands Israel allow all Palestinians displaced during the occupation to return to their place of origin and make reparation for the damage caused by its occupation.

The resolution stems from the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July, in which the Court declared that Israel’s continued presence in the Territory “is unlawful”, and that “all States are under an obligation not to recognize” the decades-long occupation.

Threat to peace and security

The Assembly “strongly deplored the continued and total disregard and breaches” by the Government of Israel of its obligations under the UN Charter, international law and UN resolutions, stressing that such breaches “seriously threaten” regional and international peace and security.

It also recognized that Israel “must be held to account for any violations” of international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including of international humanitarian and human rights laws.

The text says Israel “must bear the legal consequences of all its internationally wrongful acts, including by making reparation for the injury, including any damage, caused by such acts.”

The General Assembly highlighted the need for the establishment of an international mechanism for reparations to address damage, loss, or injury caused by Israel’s actions.

It also called for creating an international register of damage caused, to document evidence and related claims.

International conference

The resolution also includes a decision to convene an international conference during the Assembly’s current session to implement UN resolutions pertaining to the question of Palestine and the two-State solution for the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Additionally, the Assembly requested the UN Secretary-General to present proposals for a mechanism to follow up on Israel’s violations of article 3 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, as identified by the ICJ.

Article 3 refers to racial segregation and apartheid and the undertaking by International Convention’s States Parties to prevent, prohibit and eradicate all practices of this nature in territories under their jurisdiction.

UN Photo/Evan Schneider General Assembly votes on a draft resolution on the ICJ advisory opinion.

Call on States

In its resolution, the General Assembly called upon all UN Member States to comply with their obligations under international law and take concrete steps to address Israel’s ongoing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The Assembly urged States to refrain from recognizing Israel’s presence in the Territory as lawful and to ensure that they do not provide aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by the occupation. This includes taking measures to prevent their nationals, companies, and entities under their jurisdiction from engaging in activities that support or sustain Israel’s occupation.

Additionally, the Assembly called on States to cease importing products originating from Israeli settlements and to halt the transfer of arms, munitions, and related equipment to Israel in cases where there are reasonable grounds to suspect they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Moreover, the resolution urged States to implement sanctions, such as travel bans and asset freezes, against individuals and entities involved in maintaining Israel’s unlawful presence in the Territory. This includes addressing issues related to settler violence and ensuring that those engaged in these activities face legal and financial consequences.

Adjournment

Finally, the Assembly temporarily adjourned its tenth emergency special session and authorized the President of the General Assembly to reconvene the session upon request from Member States.

The special session is a continuation of the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly that last met in May amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza, during which it adopted a resolution, laying out additional rights for the State of Palestine’s participation in Assembly meetings.

That resolution did not grant Palestine the right to vote or put forward its candidature to UN Main Organs such as the Security Council or the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

It also did not confer membership to the State of Palestine, which requires a specific recommendation from the Security Council.

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Details: Category: English Media; Published: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 08:03; Written by Eager

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The 6th China High-Quality Development Conference in the Health Industry: Fostering Innovation and Leading the Future, Chairwoman Li Feng Honored with the Innovation Award

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Saturday, 14 September 2024 16:12; Written by Eager

Celebrity Media Special Report：In the golden autumn, Beijing once again became the focal point of the global health industry. On September 8, 2024, the 6th China High-Quality Development Conference in the Health Industry opened grandly at the Beijing Starlight Film and Television Park. The event not only brought together numerous industry leaders and innovative enterprises but also served as a platform to inspire entrepreneurship and promote industrial upgrades.

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ointly hosted by the China International Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology's Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Inheritance and Innovation Branch, Yiyang Network, and the "Hua Xia Ying Cai" TV program, the conference centered around the theme "Focusing on New Productive Forces, Empowering Health in All Aspects." More than 500 industry representatives from around the world attended, exploring future directions for the health industry. Against the backdrop of rapidly evolving global health needs, innovation became the key focus of the event.

Former Vice Minister of Health Yin Dakui delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing that the health industry is a golden track for the future, and entrepreneurs should seize this opportunity, using innovation to illuminate the industry's path forward. Representatives from the organizing units also expressed high hopes for the future of high-quality development in the health sector, particularly applauding the entrepreneurial passion of young business leaders.

Among the honored guests was Li Feng, Chairwoman of Taiwan Tianyi Biotechnology Co., Ltd., who received the 2024 Health Technology Innovation Enterprise Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of TCM innovation. As a senior TCM pharmacist and the fourth-generation heir of a TCM family, Li has not only made remarkable achievements in cancer treatment using TCM but also infused the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture into modern health technologies, bringing relief to patients worldwide.

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The conference also featured the 2024 Health Industry New Technology Innovation and Health Products Exhibition, showcasing a series of innovative health products and brands, further promoting cross-sector collaboration in the health industry. For entrepreneurs, this was an excellent platform to exchange experiences and expand resources, encouraging more aspiring individuals to write their own brilliant chapters in the health sector.

Looking ahead, as the health industry continues to thrive, entrepreneurs will face more opportunities and challenges. As Chairwoman Li Feng said, “Believe in the power of TCM, trust in cultural heritage, and embrace the infinite possibilities of innovation. Our future will undoubtedly be even brighter.”