Nairobi, 15 August 2016 – United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, Said Djinnit, condemns the massacre of at least 36 people, including women, in the area of Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
PRESS STATEMENT 20/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating. welcomed the signing into law of the National Human Rights Commission bill by Somalia’s Federal President…
PRESS STATEMENT 20/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating. welcomed the signing into law of the National Human Rights Commission bill by Somalia’s Federal President…
HERAT - Tackling the problem of child marriage in Afghanistan requires awareness-raising campaigns, particularly in remote communities, according to panelists at a UNAMA-supported debate in western Herat city. Mahboobeh…
From 09 to 12 August 2016, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) completed a three-day joint high-level mission to Ghana ahead of the general elections of…
The event is supported by the United Nations system in the country. This year’s theme is "The Road to 2030: eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable consumption and production", highlighting the leading role of young people…
Today, 12 of August 2016, the world celebrates the International Youth. In Libya, around 30 Civil Society Organizations and Youth Groups, jointly with Libyan Women NGO and Youth Empowerment Forum with the support of the…
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) today celebrates International Youth Day. Somalia has one of the youngest populations in the world. Seven out of 10 Somalis are younger than 30 years old. “Most Somalis…
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) today celebrates International Youth Day. Somalia has one of the youngest populations in the world. Seven out of 10 Somalis are younger than 30 years old. “Most Somalis…
NEW YORK - The world’s young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future. Young people…
Joint Statement by UN Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi and SRSG for Libya Martin Kobler on International Youth Day “Libyan Youth’s role is crucial in ending Libya’s Crisis…Their commitment is essential for Libya’s stability and…
MAZAR-E-SHARIF – A declaration aimed at bringing about peace and stability in Afghanistan was agreed to by young professionals from five northern provinces during a youth conference in Mazar-e-Sharif. Around 50 people…