UN Geneva Press Briefing - 12 July 2024

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UN Geneva Press Briefing - 12 July 2024

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Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization, and the International Labour Organization.

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