Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix today briefed the Security Council on the latest report of United Nations…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today released a report (Human rights in Afghanistan: 15 August 2021 – 15 June 2022) outlining the human rights situation in Afghanistan over the 10 months…
On 12 July, the UN Security Council held an open video-teleconference (VTC) on ‘Strategic communications in peacekeeping operations’. The open debate was opened by the Secretary-General, António Guterres, who underscored that…
Garowe – State-building processes and collaboration with Somalia’s new leadership, as well as the support of the United Nations, were among the topics discussed today in a meeting of the world body’s top official for the…
[as delivered] Good morning, Mr. President, honourable members of the cabinet and members of the press. I would like to begin by thanking you – President Said Abdullahi Deni, your government, and the people of Puntland for…
New York, 18 July 2022 Today, the world honours a giant of our time; a leader of unparalleled courage and towering achievement; and a man of quiet dignity and deep humanity. Nelson Mandela was a healer of communities and a…
HUDAYDAH, 17 July 2022 — UNMHA welcomes its recently appointed Deputy Head of Mission Ms. Vivian van de Perre of the Netherlands. Prior, she served as the Mission Chief of Staff for the United Nations Organization…
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen regrets that holding the Ninth Session of the Small Body of the Syrian-led, Syrian-owned, UN-facilitated Constitutional Committee in Geneva from 25 to 29 July…
New York, 15 July 2022 Today, we highlight the importance of transforming youth skills for the future of work. Young people are disproportionately impacted by interlinked global crises, from climate change to conflicts to…
New York, 14 July 2022. The Secretary-General met yesterday, at UN headquarters, with Father Francisco de Roux, the President of Colombia’s Truth Commission, along with fellow commissioners, to receive a copy of the recently…
Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, SRSG and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting, 14 July 2022 (As delivered) Muito Obrigado, Senhor Presidente, Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity…