Jody Jacobs is a United Nations Correspondent based in New York City.
He has been a media specialist for over 15 years, working at various news outlets in South Africa and internationally. A South African citizen, Jody has covered stories across the African continent and the globe, and was one of the few South African journalists to gain access to Haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010.
He has worked for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, TVC News in Nigeria, and South Africa’s first independent TV news channel, eNCA before covering the United Nations. He has held various positions in front and behind the camera throughout his career and is a passionate storyteller with a focus international affairs. He holds a National Diploma in Journalism from the Cape University of Technology.
Police in New York have confirmed that seven Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested in New York on Monday, Oct. 7, as thousands protested the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Read More...
Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has vowed that Iran’s recent actions in Israel won’t go unpunished. Meanwhile UN Secretary-General called for calm in the region amidst fears of an all-out regional war. Take a look at what leaders said at the emergency meeting […] Read More...
China continues to emerge as a peace broker on the world stage, with the United Nations as a key part of its global diplomatic efforts. Over the last year it has urged other countries at the world body to find peaceful solutions to entrenched […] Read More...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed world leaders gathered in New York City, emphasizing the urgent need to forge a future of peace and stability in an increasingly “challenging and turbulent world.” Speaking at the Summit for the Future, Minister Wang joined numerous other global […] Read More...
World leaders in New York have adopted the Pact for the Future. The document, according to the United Nations, is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the multilateral system and steer humanity on a new course. Read More...
The United Nations has kicked off its Summit Of the Future, a gathering of world leaders to map the future of the world body. The Summit is the flagship event of this year’s General Assembly and is an opportunity for member states to address new […] Read More...
Outgoing United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis says he believes the organization remains one of the greatest forces for good in the world. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Francis handed over his gavel to incoming General Assembly President and former Prime Minister of Cameroon Philemon […] Read More...
Realigning the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals was back on the agenda this week in New York. The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is an opportunity to take stock of the goals intended to alleviate poverty and reduce inequality. In its latest update, the […] Read More...
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