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The Sustainable Development Goals in Montenegro
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Montenegro:
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06 April 2022
The year behind us
Podgorica, 6 April 2022
Over 6,000 health workers received UN support to maintain essential services. Over 500 small and medium enterprises have been supported. Nineteen CSOs have been supported to mitigate the impact of pandemics on vulnerable groups... These are just some of the results of the joint work of the UN family in Montenegro in the previous year, published in the annual UN Country Results Report 2021 which provides an overview of UNCT’s key results achieved in Montenegro in the course of 2021.
The previous year was again marked by a strong COVID-response drive and continuous support to national incentives to combat the impact on the health system, including help in facilitating the arrival of the first COVAX vaccines. As Montenegro was hit hard, UNCT mindfully crafted and managed the support it provided, ensuring that a high degree of flexibility was offered. This enabled the adaptation of the programme to new and difficult circumstances including exacerbated structural weaknesses and the risk of being left behind. In addition, UNCT’s work also included a focus on the Climate Action Agenda in the run-up to COP26 as well as a strong emphasis on the continuation of mainstreaming the 2030 Agenda with the EU accession.
“Achieving an effective response to these challenges required a high level of coordination between development partners in the course of 2021,” said in a joint statement Đorđe Radulović, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and Peter Lundberg, UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro.
In 2021 the UN Country Team continued to support the country in achieving national priorities through the 4-pillars structure of the current UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2016-22: Social inclusion, Democratic governance, Economic governance and Environmental sustainability.
UNCT support in 2021 was particularly focused on certain areas including: covid response and recovery; social services delivery; public administration and public finances reform; citizens’ participation; environmental management and financing; innovations; energy efficient economy and sustainable use of natural resources; the efficiency and transparency of the judiciary, as well as strengthening strategic and policy framework. In the year of acute covid crisis affecting all areas of support, attention was also given to evidence collection and regular monitoring of the socio-economic impact of covid.
Implementation of UNDAF has reached 69 mil USD of utilized funds for five years of implementation, making the programme funding plan exceed by 24%. Priority SDGs within the available funding included 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions), 4 (quality education), 8 (decent work and economic growth), 12 (responsible production and consumption), and 3 (good health and wellbeing).
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12 November 2021
Deafening Alarm Bells
There is no longer any doubt that we have for decades been disturbing the ecological equilibrium of our planet and the time has now come to face these grim realities. Without any doubt, climate change is the greatest challenge humankind has ever faced. The science warns us that the climate crisis is now, and it is a “code red” for humanity.
The just closed Climate Conference in Glasgow COP 26 coincided with an important milestone on Montenegro’s development path – its 30th anniversary of declaring itself as an ecologic state. Nothing speaks more about the strength of such commitment than Montenegro’s determination to embed it into the heart of its Constitution.
When Montenegro chose to continue its development on a green path, 30 years ago, not many people had expected that, this green path would become the only way forward for all.
Only 3 decades later, the alarm bells of climate urgency are deafening, with evidence impossible to ignore: temperatures are reaching new highs; biodiversity is reaching new lows; oceans are warming, acidifying, and choking with plastic waste. Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation are strangling our planet and putting billions of people at immediate and long-term risk, with many of the changes becoming irreversible. Each year we see extreme weather and climate disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity. And this summer, here in Montenegro was no exception with record number of forest fires.
The way out?
Five years ago, the Paris Agreement paved for humankind a clear way out of this crisis, pointing that limiting the temperature rise under the 1.5°C in this century is key. Unfortunately, scientists also warn that we are already close to reaching that threshold, which would mean reaching point of no return.
In order to prevent this from happening, the world needs to join forces around three critical aspects:
First, Mitigation – keep the 1.5°C goal within reach, by securing greater ambition from national governments and more net-zero commitments.
Secondly, Adaptation – to increase investment into adaptation from current 21% to at least 50% of the overall international climate finance.
Thirdly, the Financing – to reach an agreement on a delivery plan for the $100 billion per year, to improve access to financing and to progress on carbon markets.
The responsibility for this ambitious agenda lays with all of us, but primely with the national governments. It is the national leaders who bear responsibility for taking urgent steps to reduce emissions, mobilize funding, and boost resilience, and for delivering on the Paris Agreement.
National governments can and should greatly rely on United Nations to be a solid partner, convener, and an honest broker, who facilitates multilateral dialogue for national leaders to deliver a successful climate response. This is exactly what the UN is already doing. We have convened world leaders, top experts and scientist, activists as well as corporate leaders to the Climate Conference in Glasgow, for all of them to join forces for climate action.
It’s about making choices
Montenegro’s commitment to climate action is unequivocal. It’s evident in its recent commitment to cut Green House Gas emissions by 35% by 2030, with evidence and data collection supported by UNDP. However, we believe, there is potential to significantly reduce emissions even further, in the sectors of energy, transportation, and industry in Montenegro.
Montenegro, like many low Green House Emitting countries, have low contribution to the rising global temperatures. Despite that, it is, unfortunately, bound to face the consequences of climate change through its undesirable domino effect on human well-being, health, environment and economy. That is why we must turn our attention equally to adaptation and build a resilient future.
UN’s extended arm to Montenegro
Most of the action in climate response is to take place in the economic sectors and the experience tells us that climate-smart investments outweigh the upfront costs. Montenegro’s National Climate Adaptation Plan, supported by UNDP, with Global Climate Fund financing, is an opportunity to set the baseline for making smart adaptation investments.
Another huge potential lies with young people. We know that young people in Montenegro have strong ambitions to do their part and such ambitions must be met by opportunities. Three out of four respondents are ready to change their living habits, including walk every day, reduce waste, recycle and rationalize further use of water and electricity. It is high time to build on these commitments and positive engagement by the youth.
The United Nations in Montenegro also supports small and medium size enterprises, through UNOPS in cooperation with local authorities, this work ensures that neither side stay ignorant of environmental protection, helping them to understand that greening is not just about solar panels.
But sustainable solutions in combatting climate change is also about investing in human health. As we have painfully learned from COVID crisis, we need to adapt to orient towards long-term, strategic investments in our futures. WHO tells us that strategic investments in integrated public health and primary health-care systems, as well as mature digital systems, are necessary to be able to deliver on the promise of safe, effective and equitable health services for a post-COVID-19 era.
Recent analysis of climate risk from a child’s perspective shows that nearly every child in the world is at risk from at least one of climate and environmental hazards like flooding, cyclones, vector-borne diseases, lead pollution, heat waves and water scarcity. Air pollution is the biggest threat as one billion children are estimated to be highly exposed to exceedingly dangerous levels of air pollution. In the coming period, UNICEF will support Montenegro’s children and adolescents’ involvement on air pollution and other climate change issues in the country.
But while we focus on the potential work that must be done within Montenegro, we must also be aware of what happens around ourselves. UNHCR warns us that the effects of climate change are increasing hardship on people who are already among the world’s most vulnerable, including refugees. Drought and extreme weather will certainly drive-up competition for dwindling resources on global scale and have tremendous impact on forced displacement, not only on global scale, but will certainly have strong implications for our region and for Montenegro as well.
There’s no small contribution
By now, all countries should have clearly realized that the old, carbon-burning model of development is a death sentence for their economies and our planet. We need decarbonization now, across every sector in every country. We need to shift subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and tax pollution much more. We need to put a real price on carbon, and channel that back towards resilient infrastructures and sustainable jobs.
The United Nations was founded 76 years ago to build consensus for action against the greatest threats facing humanity. But we have never faced a crisis like this one – a truly existential crisis which, if not addressed properly, threatens the future of mankind. Like never before, the world needs solidarity and truly joint action to counter deafening alarm bells of climate urgency. And it needs it now.
And why is contribution of a small country like Montenegro so important for the climate response? The answer is simple, because, more than ever, the world needs positive examples of true transformation which can make a real difference. As Montenegro is now planning for its rapid economic recovery and create new opportunities for its citizens, the country has exceptional potentials for building a greener future, with greener jobs and a greener economy, and I am convinced that Montenegro can and will become a role model to the rest of the world on its green path moving forward – it just need to grab this historical opportunity, now.
Author is the UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro
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29 June 2021
After 35 years, the nightmare of a legal limbo ends for a mother of 9 in Montenegro
The Radosavljevic-Dobrani are a Roma family of 11, who live in a dilapidated settlement in the northern town of Berane in Montenegro. Like many other Roma families in Montenegro, the family has no identity documents, which deprives them of basic human rights that all of us take for granted. After 35 years of life without any identity documents, Valentina Radosavljevic, finally received ID documents that will allow her to apply for a legal status in Montenegro. She will now be able to confer legal identity to her 9 children, find decent employment, go see a doctor or even open a bank account.
Until today, I felt lost all my life. You have to understand that statelessness is like a family virus – you pass it down to your children and wearing a mask and washing hands does not help. I am very happy that this nightmare is over.
Valentina Radosavljević
Without sufficient proof of their identities, the family was trapped in a legal limbo. The situation was especially critical for the 9 children born in Montenegro, as they only had birth certificates and no citizenship. In the short time that children get to be children, statelessness can set in stone grave problems that will sentence them to a life of limited opportunities and discrimination.
Stateless children live in a world in which their status profoundly affects their ability to learn, grow and fulfill their ambitions and dreams for the future. It is heart-warming for us to see that with UNHCR’s assistance the Radosavljevic family, and especially the children, will now be able to achieve a stable legal status. If our hopes for the future generation are to be achieved, then children of this generation must be a meaningful part of the present.
Jean Yves Bouchardy, UNHCR Representative to Montenegro.
“Not being recognized as a national of any country can create insurmountable barriers to healthcare, social care, jobs and stifles overall life prospects. Statelessness can often have devastating psychological toll not only for young people, but can also rip apart entire families, as it creates legal schism. The ID documents made a huge difference in their lives,“ Valentina says. “We are now one step closer to finally making our family official. My children will not have to beg anymore, and we will be able to receive social assistance. It may seem little to others, but to us this is life-changing”.
UNHCR and its legal aid partner, the Civic Alliance, identified Valentina as a beneficiary of a novel form of support provided in cooperation with the Serbian Embassy in Montenegro since 2019. Without any identity documents, Valentina was unable to travel back home to Serbia and apply for ID card and passport. The Serbian Embassy issued an emergency travel certificate that allowed her to go back home, and with the logistical and administrative assistance from UNHCR, receive the identity documents from the Ministry of Interior of Serbia branch office.
UNHCR’s work on ending statelessness in the country is one of the major pillars of the joint UN Montenegro programme on integrated social protection and employment - called Activate!, which is funded by the UN’s Joint SDG Fund. So far, 703 people, both formerly displaced and internally displaced and those at risk of statelessness, were provided support by UNHCR for legal status regularization under this programme, which aims to enhance the capacities of the social welfare system in Montenegro and support vulnerable people in accessing social protection and employment.
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20 August 2021
Fighting misinformation: Pausing before you share helps save lives
Everybody knows somebody who shares misleading, emotionally charged, or questionable posts. What if that person was you and you didn’t know it?
Verified is encouraging the world to pause before you post. Studies show that by pausing before you share, you allow time to think about the information – where it comes from, whether it’s true, when it was written and why you are sharing it. This means you are less likely to spread misinformation.
People worldwide are helping spread our #PledgetoPause message across social media. By flooding timelines with this simple message, you can help people stop and think, and slow the spread of harmful misinformation.
According to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study, seeing our Pause message on social media makes people significantly less likely to share misleading headlines.
There is reliable information online about COVID-19, but many sources are deliberately misleading, and others bend the truth just to get our attention. When misinformation spreads it becomes hard to contain – and every false share can have damaging consequences.
Post one of our share graphics on your timeline, get people’s attention, encourage them to pause before they post.
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14 May 2021
“Building a conducive environment for collaboration is key” — Interview with Peter Lundberg, UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro
ILO: The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Montenegro hard. How has the UN helped the country?
Peter Lundberg: Indeed, Montenegro turned to be the worst hit economy in all of Europe. The health and socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic deepened the existing structural weaknesses. The already vulnerable groups are affected the hardest, and new groups face the risk of being left behind.
Under the emerging circumstances, we in the UN team swiftly redirected our programmes and activities towards supporting the country’s COVID-19 response. We wanted to help the country cushion the crisis impact and ensure bouncing back better, with particular focus on vulnerable groups. A minimum of 7.64 Mio USD was channeled to COVID-19 response, including 5.96 Mio USD of new funds, primarily to support the health system through procurement of medical equipment (110 ventilators, 10 X-ray devices, PCR kits). We reached 206,000 people through crisis communication and community engagement. Most of our support went to specific vulnerable groups including children, women, victims of violence, migrants and asylum seekers. In addition to evidence collection in the areas of health and social protection, the UN in Montenegro conducted comprehensive analyses on the economic impact of the crisis, in order to inform the country’s long-term response and recovery.
The recent UNCT Progress Report 2020 shows that the immediate UN support to the country clearly indicated the strength of partnerships. Our agile support to the country has been designed along the UN Socio-Economic Response Plan to COVID-19 for Montenegro , to ensure maximum effect in critical areas, including a) health, b) social protection and services, c) economic response and recovery aimed at protecting jobs, Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and informal sector workers, d) macroeconomic response and e) social cohesion and community resilience.
The COVID-19 crisis is a painful reminder of the importance of joint action and a clear indicator that the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development is more important than ever. It is maybe best illustrated by the words of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who said last year that “the world is only as strong as the weakest health system in our interconnected world”.
What do you expect from the ILO in addressing the socio-economic impact of the pandemic? Apart from dealing with the pandemic, what else do you expect from the ILO as part of the UN community?
We have witnessed how national economies throughout the world have suffered a hard hit by the pandemic and Montenegro is no exception to this with the increase of unemployment, lack of job security and increase of poverty. Only in the 3rd quarter of 2020, according to ILO findings, Montenegro saw a 8% decrease of employment rate in comparison with the same period of 2019, which means a loss of over 38,000 jobs.
This is where the UN family comes in with its convening power and comparative advantages. The specialized agencies and programmes cover all the necessary aspects of sustainable development. By joining our forces we can make a difference, and the ILO is a valuable partner in our team.
As an agency specialized in decent work, the ILO provided essential data on the impact of COVID-19 on many aspects of labour. I also need to single out their contribution to our joint UN programme Activate!, funded by the Joint SDG Fund, which seeks to support NEETs (youth neither in employment, education nor in training).
The ILO in Montenegro provides system-wide support to the country to strengthen social dialogue and labour legislation reform. The ILO project on the digitalization of the services of the Employment Agency of Montenegro is ongoing. The support to improve the labour market position of vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities and LGBTQ persons, the work on the social protection system, collecting valuable data on safety and health at work, as well as on the formalization of informal employment are all extremely important contributions of the ILO that will improve the lives of workers in Montenegro. I am convinced that the ILO is among those who can truly help lead the way, not only towards decent work for more people, but also towards joint approaches and coordinated efforts.
Under the UN reform, the UN Resident Coordinator plays quite an important role in coordinating and representing all UN agencies in a country. How will you interpret this role?
I see my role as UN Resident Coordinator more as a facilitator and convenor rather than a front leader. I believe that my role - similar to how I see the UN Country Teams’ role in-country - is to lead from behind. I want to create a conducive environment for collaboration, where UN agencies can come together and build joint strategies to support national partners, primarily governments, but also civil societies, marginalized groups and the private sector in a given country. If we as the UN are good at working together then we have a real chance to influence others to work in true partnerships. I believe this is easier at this point in time because many of us realized by now that integrated partnerships are no longer a luxury but an absolute necessity for true and sustainable impact.
What did you do before arriving to Montenegro?
I come from a humanitarian background mostly, having worked more than two decades for the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). Before joining the UN family in Montenegro, I worked for my Government (of Sweden) on sustainable development in North Africa and in the Middle East as a head of regional development cooperation at the Swedish embassy in Amman.
My first mission with the UN was in Northeast Nigeria, where I worked for one and a half year as the UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator on the Lake Chad Crisis. I also worked with the Red Cross family.
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10 May 2022
Abazović – Lundberg: Strong commitment to cooperation and achievement of Agenda 2030
"Montenegro is committed to fundamental values and respect for the UN Charter, as well as achieving the goals defined in the 2030 Agenda. We foster multilateralism and open cooperation and we strengthen partnership with the United Nations," said Montenegrin Prime Minister Dr Dritan Abazovic at a meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator Peter Lundberg.
UN Resident Coordinator Peter Lundberg congratulated Prime Minister Abazovic on the appointment and expressed hope that the UN will continue the successful cooperation with the Government and the Prime Minister. "The United Nations system will continue to be a reliable partner to Montenegro in fulfilling national priorities as well as in achieving the 2030 Agenda so that no one is left behind. In that context, you can count on the full commitment and support of the United Nations team in the country," said Lundberg, emphasizing appreciation for Montenegro's active role in the United Nations and gratitude for the country's continued commitment to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Thanking for the strong support of the UN for the Montenegrin reform agenda, Prime Minister Abazovic pointed out that our country highly appreciates the good cooperation and support of the UN system through active action in many areas which, according to the Prime Minister, contributed to strengthening Montenegro's institutional capacity. raising awareness of certain issues, changing traditional social norms, greater inclusion in society, and combating discrimination on all grounds.
Expressing readiness for further improvement of cooperation through concretization of defined initiatives, as well as for launching new joint initiatives, including the signing of a new five-year Framework of Cooperation with the UN, Prime Minister Abazovic stressed out satisfaction with the ongoing political dialogue which Montenegrin officials have with the highest officials of the UN system. Prime Minister reminded that during his official visit to New York, he officially met with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the UN General Assembly Abdul Shahid.
The Prime Minister concluded that Montenegro strongly supports the reform processes that will contribute to the United Nations being more efficient, stronger and more relevant.
The interlocutors agreed that Montenegro's commitment to multilateralism and the UN system, as well as its second membership in the UN Human Rights Council and its candidacy for the UN Security Council, is a clear indicator of Montenegro's commitment and strong activity in UN bodies.
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02 May 2022
Every community, no matter how remote, has a tremendous resource: its people
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) works with national partners to reach and support farmers in remote, mountain areas of the country while considering the climate aspect.
Philippe Remy, Country Director for the Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia Division, refers to some of the key aspects of IFAD support to Montenegro.
How is IFAD’s supporting Montenegro?
Remy: In collaboration with national partners and stakeholders, we work on supporting people in rural areas, empowering them to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families and increase their incomes. We help them build resilience, expand their businesses and take charge of their own development.
IFAD is co-financing a project called RCTP (Rural clustering and transformation project) working on 4 value-chains (raspberries, meat, dairy and potato seeds) in 7 mountainous municipalities (Savnik, Zabljak, Mojkovac, Bijelo Polje, Berane, Petnica and Niksic). The project successfully increased the resilience to climate change of most vulnerable rural stakeholders in these areas, reaching over 20,000 beneficiaries since 2017, with a specific emphasis on women and youth. RCTP total costs amount to EUR 16.9 million. These costs include EUR 3.9 million IFAD Loan; EUR 1.9 million Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) Grant; EUR 2.8 million Beneficiaries (including SMEs) contribution; EUR 2.4 million Municipalities contribution; and a contribution from the Government of Montenegro of EUR 4.1 million cash and EUR 2.6 million of tax contribution.
The ongoing RCTP shows an excellent track record, with steady disbursements, and exceeding physical realisation targets, with the creation of 11 clusters, 729 grantees of the Value Chain Fund, 80 km of rural access roads rehabilitated, and establishment of 42 water infrastructures (as of April 2022). The RCTP specific cluster approach, focused on economic diversification with a territorial continuity, has enabled a strong cohesion between all local stakeholders, thus increasing their resilience to shocks.
RCTP got excellent results reaching 20,000 beneficiaries since 2017, with a specific emphasis on women and youth.
IFAD is currently designing a new project called GORA to upscale RCTP outcomes in 7 new mountainous municipalities, with a specific focus on adaptation to climate change.
Which groups IFAD specifically target through its interventions in the country?
Remy: Every community, no matter how neglected or remote, has one tremendous resource: its people. IFAD is particularly targeting very small farmers who are not benefitting from the existing national budget lines (Agribudget, IPARD, MIDAS,…) because they do not reach the required thresholds to be eligible to those lines; for example because they have less than 3 cows or 30 sheep. RCTP support is a good opportunity for them to graduate and then be eligible to existing budget lines. RCTP is putting an extra focus on women to increase their economic empowerment, decrease their workload and give them more voice.
Who are your major partners in the country?
Remy: The project is implemented by the Ministry in charge of Agriculture and is working closely with the municipalities to define the priorities and then support the farmers. The project also facilitates the creation of Multi Stakeholder Platforms (MSP), gathering the main stakeholders per value-chain in order to jointly develop activities. In this context, RCTP is closely working with private entities, such as agro-enterprises and traders, to develop infrastructures as milk collective centres, storage facilities, slaughterhouses that benefit to the farmers, particularly the most isolated ones who have difficulty to find a market for their products. For implementing the new project GORA, due to its adaptation to climate change dimension, a close partnership will be developed with the ministry in charge of Ecology.
What do you see as key potentials of Montenegrin agriculture to be unlocked?
Remy: In the mountainous areas, there are a lot of potentials to be unlocked but the production is scattered, the farmers are isolated and have difficulties to reach the market. In that context, infrastructure as last mile roads are critical to unlock people, and to facilitate their gathering and their working together along more effective value-chains. GORA will enable local stakeholders, municipalities and the Government of Montenegro to develop the tools to map out climate vulnerabilities and priorities of investment, and prepare associated strategies and investment plans. This will increase the country’s readiness to attract and mobilize further funding dedicated to climate adaptation in Mountainous areas.
The improvement of livelihoods in northern mountainous municipalities, facilitated by Gora, should contribute to attract back or retain people in these areas which suffer from depopulation, as shown in RCTP. Well organized and dynamic groups of stakeholders aware of climate risks is critical to the sustainable management of natural resources. Agro-ecology practices targeting the whole farming system (beyond the selected value-chains) will be demonstrated over the course of the agricultural season.
How do you see Montenegrin agriculture in 5 years?
Remy: Adaptation to climate change is critical for the future of Montenegrin agriculture and particularly in the mountain area. The objective of GORA is therefore to increase the resilience to climate change of most vulnerable rural stakeholders in the mountains, reaching over 40,000 beneficiaries. Rural women and youth will be specifically targeted. Thanks to an integrated landscape/watershed management approach, Gora will ensure that investments reach the highest possible impact, not only improving water management at local level, but also safeguarding ecosystem services in downstream municipalities.
Where does the IFAD’s mission to Montenegro fit into the Agenda 2030 and the UN system of support?
Remy: Together with our UN sister agencies, we collectively help the country in accelerating the implementation of Agenda 2030, each agency in its own mandate and area of work. Through our work, including the GORA project, IFAD contributes directly to SDGs 1 (No poverty), 5 (Gender equality), 8 (Decent work and economic growth), 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and 13 (Climate Action).
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13 April 2022
The War in Ukraine: A Silent Assault on the Developing World
New York, USA - 13 April 2022
For the people of Ukraine, the Russian invasion is a waking nightmare, and a humanitarian disaster on a terrifying scale.
But the war is also fast becoming a matter of life and death for vulnerable people around the world.
We have all seen the tragedy unfolding inside Ukraine: cities flattened; people suffering and dying in their homes and in the streets; the fastest displacement crisis in Europe since the Second World War.
But beyond Ukraine’s borders, far beyond the media spotlight, the war has launched a silent assault on the developing world. This crisis could throw up to 1.7 billion people — over one-fifth of humanity — into poverty, destitution and hunger on a scale not seen in decades.
Ukraine and the Russian Federation provide 30 percent of the world’s wheat and barley, one-fifth of its maize, and over half of its sunflower oil. Together, their grain feeds the poorest and most vulnerable people, providing more than one-third of the wheat imported by 45 African and least-developed countries.
At the same time, Russia is the world’s top natural gas exporter, and second-largest oil exporter.
But the war is preventing farmers from tending their crops, while closing ports, ending grain exports, disrupting supply chains and sending prices skyrocketing.
Many developing countries are still struggling to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with historic debt burdens and soaring inflation.
Since the start of 2022, wheat and maize prices have increased by 30 percent.
Brent oil prices have risen more than 60 percent over the last year, while natural gas and fertilizer prices have more than doubled.
The United Nations’ own lifesaving operations are under severe strain. The World Food Programme has warned that it faces the impossible choice of taking from the hungry to feed the starving. It urgently needs $8 billion to support its operations in Yemen, Chad and Niger.
Some countries are already sliding from vulnerability to crisis and serious social unrest. And we know the roots of many conflicts lie in poverty, inequality, under-development and hopelessness.
But while much of the world has stepped up in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, there is no sign of the same support for the 1.7 billion other potential victims of this war.
We have a clear moral duty to support them, everywhere.
The Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance that I launched last month aims to develop coordinated solutions to these interlinked crises, with governments, international financial institutions and other key partners. I thank the global leaders in all sectors who are supporting this initiative.
On food, we are urging all countries to keep markets open, resist hoarding and unjustified and unnecessary export restrictions, and make reserves available to countries at the highest risk of hunger and famine.
This is not the time for protectionism. There is enough food for every country to get through this crisis if we act together.
Humanitarian appeals must be fully funded, including for the World Food Programme. We simply cannot allow people to starve in the twenty-first century.
On energy, the use of strategic stockpiles and additional reserves could help to ease this energy crisis in the short term.
But the only medium- and long-term solution is to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, which is not impacted by market fluctuations. This will allow the progressive phase-out of coal and all other fossil fuels.
And on finance, the G20 and international financial institutions must go into emergency mode. They must find ways to increase liquidity and fiscal space, so that governments in developing countries can invest in the poorest and most vulnerable, and in the Sustainable Development Goals.
This should be a first step towards deep reforms to our unfair global financial system, which makes the rich richer and the poor poorer.
Social protection, including cash transfers, will be essential to support desperate families through this crisis.
But many developing countries with large external debts do not have the liquidity to provide these safety nets. We cannot stand by and watch, as they are forced to choose between investing in their people, and servicing their debt.
The only lasting solution to the war in Ukraine and its assault on the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world is peace.
As the United Nations works to support the innocent victims of this war — both inside and outside Ukraine — we call on the global community to speak with one voice and support our plea for peace.
This war must end, now.
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05 April 2022
UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
Reacting to the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Secretary-General insisted that unless governments everywhere reassess their energy policies, the world will be uninhabitable.
His comments reflected the IPCC’s insistence that all countries must reduce their fossil fuel use substantially, extend access to electricity, improve energy efficiency and increase the use of alternative fuels, such as hydrogen.
Unless action is taken soon, some major cities will be under water, Mr. Guterres said in a video message, which also forecast “unprecedented heatwaves, terrifying storms, widespread water shortages and the extinction of a million species of plants and animals”.
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The UN chief added: “This is not fiction or exaggeration. It is what science tells us will result from our current energy policies. We are on a pathway to global warming of more than double the 1.5-degree (Celsius, or 2.7-degrees Fahreinheit) limit” that was agreed in Paris in 2015.
Providing the scientific proof to back up that damning assessment, the IPCC report – written by hundreds of leading scientists and agreed by 195 countries - noted that greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activity, have increased since 2010 “across all major sectors globally”.
In an op-ed article penned for the Washington Post, Mr. Guterres described the latest IPCC report as "a litany of broken climate promises", which revealed a "yawning gap between climate pledges, and reality."
He wrote that high-emitting governments and corporations, were not just turning a blind eye, "they are adding fuel to the flames by continuing to invest in climate-choking industries. Scientists warn that we are already perilously close to tipping points that could lead to cascading and irreversible climate effects."
Urban issue
An increasing share of emissions can be attributed to towns and cities, the report’s authors continued, adding just as worryingly, that emissions reductions clawed back in the last decade or so “have been less than emissions increases, from rising global activity levels in industry, energy supply, transport, agriculture and buildings”.
Striking a more positive note - and insisting that it is still possible to halve emissions by 2030 - the IPCC urged governments to ramp up action to curb emissions.
The UN body also welcomed the significant decrease in the cost of renewable energy sources since 2010, by as much as 85 per cent for solar and wind energy, and batteries.
Encouraging climate action
“We are at a crossroads. The decisions we make now can secure a liveable future,” said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee. “I am encouraged by climate action being taken in many countries. There are policies, regulations and market instruments that are proving effective. If these are scaled up and applied more widely and equitably, they can support deep emissions reductions and stimulate innovation.”
To limit global warming to around 1.5C (2.7°F), the IPCC report insisted that global greenhouse gas emissions would have to peak “before 2025 at the latest, and be reduced by 43 per cent by 2030”.
Methane would also need to be reduced by about a third, the report’s authors continued, adding that even if this was achieved, it was “almost inevitable that we will temporarily exceed this temperature threshold”, although the world “could return to below it by the end of the century”.
Now or never
“It’s now or never, if we want to limit global warming to 1.5°C (2.7°F); without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, it will be impossible,” said Jim Skea, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group III, which released the latest report.
Global temperatures will stabilise when carbon dioxide emissions reach net zero. For 1.5C (2.7F), this means achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions globally in the early 2050s; for 2C (3.6°F), it is in the early 2070s, the IPCC report states.
“This assessment shows that limiting warming to around 2C (3.6F) still requires global greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 at the latest, and be reduced by a quarter by 2030.”
Policy base
A great deal of importance is attached to IPCC assessments because they provide governments with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies.
They also play a key role in international negotiations to tackle climate change.
Among the sustainable and emissions-busting solutions that are available to governments, the IPCC report emphasised that rethinking how cities and other urban areas function in future could help significantly in mitigating the worst effects of climate change.
“These (reductions) can be achieved through lower energy consumption (such as by creating compact, walkable cities), electrification of transport in combination with low-emission energy sources, and enhanced carbon uptake and storage using nature,” the report suggested. “There are options for established, rapidly growing and new cities,” it said.
Echoing that message, IPCC Working Group III Co-Chair, Priyadarshi Shukla, insisted that “the right policies, infrastructure and technology…to enable changes to our lifestyles and behaviour, can result in a 40 to 70 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. “The evidence also shows that these lifestyle changes can improve our health and wellbeing.”
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30 March 2022
Citizens support immunization of children against measles, mumps and rubella
Podgorica, 20 March 2022
One in four parents contacted a paediatrician and vaccinated their child after noticing the campaign promoting immunization against measles, mumps and rubella led by the Institute for Public Health with support from the Ministry of Health, UNICEF and the EU Delegation to Montenegro. These are the findings of Ipsos’s nationally representative survey conducted in January of this year with EU and UNICEF support.
The Institute for Public Health (IPH) launched the campaign about routine immunization in December 2021 with the aim of raising the low immunization rates against measles, mumps and rubella, which put the majority of Montenegro’s youngest children at risk of hospitalization or even death in the event of a measles epidemic breaking out.
“More and more parents are postponing the MMR vaccine on their own initiative, waiting until their child begins to speak or walk, which puts their child at risk of potentially dangerous diseases. Children up to the age of 2 are at particular risk, because they could develop serious health complications. We are once again calling on parents to respect the immunization schedule because it is the best choice they will make for their child," said Dr. Igor Galic, director of the Institute of Public Health.
Only 8 percent of Montenegro’s citizens disagree with the statement that children should be vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella, according to the nationally representative survey conducted by the research agency Ipsos in January 2022.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the routine immunization of children worldwide, exposing them to the risks of highly infectious and dangerous diseases that humankind had forgotten, thanks to vaccines. Measles vaccinations prevented over 23 million deaths worldwide between 2000 and 2018. Let’s protect every child by following the routine immunization,” said Juan Santander, UNICEF Montenegro Representative
Montenegro’s citizens trust paediatricians, doctors in general and other medical staff most in relation to all questions regarding children’s routine immunization. Four out of five identify the child’s paediatrician in the primary health centre as the most knowledgeable and skilled person to consult with on children’s infectious diseases, while other parents and grandparents are considered to be least knowledgeable on this issue.
The EU, UNICEF and the IPH remind that vaccines are among the greatest achievements of modern public health. From the end of the 18th century until today, they have been preventing the outbreak of numerous infectious diseases and have saved millions of lives. Smallpox, which killed 300 million people during the 20th century alone, was successfully eradicated in 1979 thanks to the introduction of a safe and effective vaccine. Polio – a dangerous disease that has killed millions and paralysed or disabled millions – is now, thanks to vaccines, a dangerous endemic disease in only two countries – Pakistan and Afghanistan – and is well on the way to being finally eradicated from the face of the Earth. Mother and new-born tetanus, which is fatal for new-borns, has, thanks to immunization, been almost completely eliminated worldwide, remaining in only 12 countries as of December 2020.
In January 2022, Ipsos’s survey on immunizations was conducted with EU and UNICEF support on a nationally representative sample of 810 citizens of Montenegro aged 18 or over. Data collection was conducted through a telephone survey, with a questionnaire lasting an average length of 11 minutes, in the period from 21 to 24 January of this year. The key findings of this survey, as well as previous surveys, on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of citizens regarding coronavirus and immunization are available on the UNICEF Montenegro website.
Through the EU-funded project, the EU and UNICEF support the government’s efforts in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the routine immunization services.
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20 May 2022
Further strengthening cooperation with the Parliament of Montenegro
Podgorica, 19 May 2022
The Parliament Speaker of Montenegro, Danijela Đurović, met with the UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro, Peter Lundberg.
Thanking for the strong support of the UN to the reform agenda of our country, President Đurović emphasized that Montenegro highly appreciates the good cooperation and support of the UN system through active action in numerous areas, and expressed readiness to improve the partnership in the future by concretizing defined initiatives. and launching new joint projects.
Pointing to the continuity of the political dialogue that our country has with the highest officials from the UN system, the Parliament Speaker reaffirmed Montenegro's strong commitment to fundamental UN values and respect for the Charter and international obligations, as well as achieving the goals defined in the 2030 Agenda. dedicated to preserving peace, security, development and protection of human rights.
Referring to the issues of social inclusion, such as those that are in the center of UN policy, Djurovic emphasized that this issue, through her previous personal engagement in the Women's Club and the Gender Equality Committee, is one of the priorities of her further activities. She also said that through previous analyzes of the mentioned parliamentary bodies, it was clearly recognized that good practices of the UN system could significantly contribute to defining some future quality solutions in this area. In that context, she reminded of the importance of raising quotas, which would ensure the participation of women in parliamentary life, in the percentage of 40 percent.
The Parliament Speaker also warned that, in that context, she is significantly concerned about the increase of hate speech, primerely on social networks, but also in public discourse in general, which is recognized as a problem that must be solved by adequate legislation in a way that would guarantee media freedoms and the right to copyright.
Speaking about the importance and role of the Parliament as an important segment of political life, but also the challenges facing the new parliamentary majority, Djurovic reminded of the importance of encouraging and initiating political dialogue, the need to pass laws on the Parliament and the Government, focusing on electoral legislation political actors, and securing the necessary majority for key appointments in the judiciary. She expressed the expectation that, in overcoming all these challenges, "there will be enough political maturity to reach the main goal, which is the European perspective of Montenegro."
UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro Peter Lundberg congratulated Ms. Đurović on her election for a Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro and stressed that he is always encouraged by the appointment of women to leading positions in the country.
He stressed out the importance of continuous and very constructive cooperation between Montenegro and the United Nations, emphasizing his expectation that this cooperation will be further strengthened through the upcoming five-year Strategic Framework for Cooperation for the period 2023-2027.
"Through cooperation in the strategic areas of the five-year framework, the UN system will continue to support Montenegro in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting national priorities, primarily EU accession," said Lunberg.
He emphasizing that the achievement of these goals must be preceded by progress in the fields of environment through ecological transformation, social inclusion and social protection, but also strengthening the rule of law, independent institutions and guaranteeing social equality for all
Noting that hate speech is a global problem, Lundberg pointed out that "it is necessary to fight against hate in all segments of life."
The Resident Coordinator reiterated the UN's firm commitment to continuing and further strengthening cooperation with Parliament and the Government within the Organisation’s mandate, expressing readiness to offer necessary expertise and experience.
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29 March 2022
Strong consensus on key priorities of future cooperation
The President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, met with the Resident Coordinator of the UN System in the country, Peter Lundberg, to discuss cooperation between Montenegro and the UN, as well as current internal and regional issues.
The President expressed satisfaction and gratitude to Mr. Lundberg for initiating the meeting, expressing hope that the cooperation with institutions in Montenegro is going well in times of emergency, both externally and internally. He reiterated Montenegro's absolute commitment to the UN values and the UN Charter, as well as the country’s strong commitment to multilateralism, as confirmed during recent meetings with the UN Secretary-General Guterres and Under-Secretary Di Carlo. The President emphasized that Montenegro is very keen on cooperation with the UN Office and agencies in the country, emphasizing that we are in a very important period of defining the 5-year framework for cooperation for the period 2023-2027, which requires competencies and functional institutions in Montenegro capable to responsibly and efficiently respond to the needs of further cooperation. In the spirit of that commitment, the President expressed hope for a soon election of a new government, so that system is in place for strengthening cooperation with the UN.
The UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro was very pleased with the meeting, expressing high appreciation for Montenegro's active involvement in the human rights system and its role in the Human Rights Council. Lundberg stressed full readiness of the UN system to support Montenegro in the process of fulfilling its obligations in this area, which is also important for the European integration process which is largely compatible with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
Expressing gratitude for continuous partnership, Mr Lundberg informed the President about the development of the next strategic plan for cooperation, which builds upon excellent cooperation between Montenegro and the UN system in the previous 5-year cycle which mobilized funds worth $ 70 million to support sustainable development. Lundberg stressed that the priorities of the 5-year framework of cooperation include strengthening social cohesion, overcoming divisions, and combating hate speech underlining that, with the UN's impartial role, an important partnership can be achieved, especially with the groups such as youth and women.
Reaffirming his commitment to human rights as a priority in cooperation with the UN and satisfaction with the renewed country's membership in the Human Rights Council, the President agreed with the envisaged priorities of the future framework of cooperation, emphasizing that social cohesion is a very important task of responsible state policy. While noting that certain progress has been achieved in that area, he emphasized that there is room for progress, but also expressed concern over the brutal offensive of nationalist political narratives for which do not aim toward emancipation and Europeanization. Regretting that we are going through such phases, he expressed optimism in continuing the strategic direction of movement through the adoption of the European value system.
UN Resident Coordinator thanked the President for the detailed and open analysis of the current situation in the region and Europe, and expressed full support for Montenegro's European path in line with the common goals of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.
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10 December 2021
Free speech: cornerstone of democracy, but not excuse for spreading hate speech
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Although seemingly simple and straightforward, article 1 of the Universal Human Rights Declaration remains a far cry for many. Discrimination but also other violations of fundamental human rights remain a reality for too many people around the world today.
Respect for the human rights of all is fundamental for sustainable peace and inclusive development. This was so the case in 1948, when the Universal Declaration was adopted, and it remains so today. In his Call to Action for Human Rights last year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated that human rights are essential to addressing the causes and impact of today's complex crises, and to building sustainable, safe, and peaceful societies.
In tackling the challenges we face, everyone’s opinion and criticism count. Everyone deserves space to express views freely and without fear, though – as international human rights law states – with respect for the special duties and responsibilities this freedom carries, one of which is respect for the rights of others. Here we have noted a challenge, one that is not unique to Montenegro: hate speech. We have observed hate speech based on ethnicity, national identity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliation. It denigrates, dehumanizes, discriminates and excludes. It has led to a few hate crimes. Hate speech can threaten peaceful societies as the Special Adviser on the Prevention Genocide, who leads the UN in tackling the phenomenon and who visited Montenegro in November, often warns about.
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the UN Country Team in Montenegro calls for more rather than less speech to counter the challenge that hate speech presents to our societies. We call for speech that shows full respect for the humanity and dignity of the other. And we ask leaders, may they be political, religious or otherwise, but also those who have influence, like traditional and the online media, to serve as examples. Let us all use this essential freedom for what it is meant – to create free, open, respectful societies in which everyone has an opportunity to take part, makes their voice heard and to ultimately contribute to a better life for all.
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17 November 2021
OHCHR: Symbols glorifying convicted war criminals should have no place in the public space
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Liz Throssell
Location: Geneva
Date: 12 November 2021 We are concerned at events this week in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, where police stepped in to protect a mural of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic painted on a building in the city centre. The mural in Belgrade is not an isolated incident. Posters, graffiti, other materials and statements praising war criminals are found in other parts of Serbia, as well as in various towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and elsewhere in the region. Symbols glorifying convicted war criminals should have no place in the public space. Such symbols are all the more concerning given the recent rise in hate speech and denial of genocide and other atrocity crimes in the Western Balkans – developments that highlight the failure to address the past. The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is particularly worrying, where such trends are deepening divisions. We call on the authorities in the region to abide by their international human rights obligations to ensure the rights to truth, justice and reparation, as well as to adopt measures to prevent recurrence and to promote further reconciliation efforts. We call on them to condemn and refrain from all forms of hate speech and incitement to violence and to ensure the perpetrators of such acts are held accountable. The UN Human Rights Office stands ready to continue offering its guidance on human rights issues to help people in the Western Balkans move forward with the transitional justice processes that are so crucial for the region’s future. For more information and media requests, please contact:
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Date: 12 November 2021 We are concerned at events this week in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, where police stepped in to protect a mural of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic painted on a building in the city centre. The mural in Belgrade is not an isolated incident. Posters, graffiti, other materials and statements praising war criminals are found in other parts of Serbia, as well as in various towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and elsewhere in the region. Symbols glorifying convicted war criminals should have no place in the public space. Such symbols are all the more concerning given the recent rise in hate speech and denial of genocide and other atrocity crimes in the Western Balkans – developments that highlight the failure to address the past. The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is particularly worrying, where such trends are deepening divisions. We call on the authorities in the region to abide by their international human rights obligations to ensure the rights to truth, justice and reparation, as well as to adopt measures to prevent recurrence and to promote further reconciliation efforts. We call on them to condemn and refrain from all forms of hate speech and incitement to violence and to ensure the perpetrators of such acts are held accountable. The UN Human Rights Office stands ready to continue offering its guidance on human rights issues to help people in the Western Balkans move forward with the transitional justice processes that are so crucial for the region’s future. For more information and media requests, please contact:
Rupert Colville + 41 22 917 9767 / rupert.colville@un.org or
Ravina Shamdasani - + 41 22 917 9169 / ravina.shamdasani@un.org or
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07 September 2021
Montenegro: UN expert on sale and exploitation of children to visit 8-16 September
GENEVA (6 September 2021) - The UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh, will conduct an official visit to Montenegro from 8 to 16 September 2021.
The expert has been mandated by the UN Human Rights Council to conduct country visits and promote strategies to prevent and combat the sale and sexual exploitation of children and to make recommendations for the care, recovery and reintegration into society of child victims.
Mama Fatima Singhateh will address thematic issues such as protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse involving information and communication technologies, child marriage, sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism, trafficking of children for sexual exploitation, exploitation of children living in the streets, and the sale of children through illegal adoptions.
During her eight-day visit, the UN expert will travel to Podgorica, Bijela, Spuz and other municipalities. She will meet representatives of the executive, legislature and judiciary, local and municipal authorities, civil society organizations, members of the international community, and children.
At the end of her visit, on Thursday 16 September 2021, the UN expert will share her preliminary observations at a press conference at 12:00 noon local time at the UN Eco House, at Blue Room, Stanka Dragojevica bb, 81000, Podgorica. Access to the press conference will be strictly limited to journalists.
The Special Rapporteur will present a comprehensive report at a forthcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council.
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Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh (The Gambia) was appointed as the UN Special Rapporteur on sale and sexual exploitation of children by the UN Human Rights Council in March 2020. She is a trained lawyer with almost 20 years of experience. Ms Singhateh has held a number of high-level positions in public service in the Gambia. She holds a master’s degree in International Business Law from the University of Hull and has undergone numerous trainings in child rights programming, arbitration and mediation, and legislative drafting. She has drafted laws, organized and conducted numerous training sessions, delivered presentations at both national and international fora and written articles and reports on issues relating to the promotion and protection of the rights of the child.
The Special Rapporteurs are part of what is known as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures, the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, is the general name of the Council's independent fact-finding and monitoring mechanisms that address either specific country situations or thematic issues in all parts of the world. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. They are independent from any government or organisation and serve in their individual capacity.
UN Human Rights, Country Page – Montenegro
For more information and media requests, please contact: In Montenegro (during the visit) : Ms. Marina Narvaez Guarnieri (+ 41 079 201 01 23/marina.narvaezguarnieri@un.org); or Ms. Anjet Lanting (+382 69 332 004 /anjet.lanting@un.org). In Geneva (before or during the visit): Ms. Shushan Khachyan (+41 76 615 04 03 / shushan.khachyan@un.org) or write to srsaleofchildren@ohchr.org.
For media inquiries related to other UN independent experts please contact: Mr. Jeremy Laurence, UN Human Rights – Media Unit (+41 22 917 9383 / jlaurence@ohchr.org)
Follow news related to the UN’s independent human rights experts on Twitter @UN_SPExperts.
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