Mogadishu – Somalia is currently one of the countries most affected by the climate crisis which negatively impacts livelihood options, exacerbates displacement of populations, and increases inequality and insecurity. In…
Message from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel Leonardo Santos Simão The people of West Africa and the Sahel deserve to live in peace and prosperity. It’s…
NEW YORK, 22 September — World leaders today adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to…
On 22 September, the AUC Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat; the President of the European Council, Charles Michel; the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Vice President of the European Commission…
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
Peace is a common good. Oftentimes it eludes us, in part because of our own actions and omissions. However, it is undeniable that peace has never been so coveted as it is today. While presenting ‘Our Common Agenda’, United…
Welcome to the launch of Season 4 of the "She Stands for Peace" podcast. As we embark on this new season, we want to take you on a journey—a journey that began with a simple yet powerful vision: to amplify the voices of women…
Port-au-Prince (20 September 2024) – Approximately one year ago, I stood before you and painted a bleak picture of the human rights situation in Haiti. Today, I am sad to say, that all indicators remain extremely worrying…
New York, 21 September 2024 Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Benin. During his visit, Mr…
On 20 September, the United Nations Office to the AU (UNOAU) participated in the Commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Ethiopia under the theme ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The…
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert intensified her diplomatic engagements as tensions escalated in and beyond Lebanon in response to the near-simultaneous explosions of communication…