KABUL – Women in Afghanistan are nearly four times less likely than men to have access to formal justice mechanisms, according to new findings released by the United Nations in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day…
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the determination, leadership, and vision of Yemeni women who contribute to shaping their country’s future despite the immense challenges they are facing amid years of conflict. This…
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, undertook intensive diplomatic engagements following the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory in the early hours of Monday morning. The…
I thank you for this invitation and for the opportunity to celebrate together International Women’s Day. Madam Minister, I welcome the close collaboration between the United Nations and your Ministry. I commend the important…
Amman, 5 March 2026 – Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has been actively engaging with Yemeni, regional and international actors, expressing his deep concern about the recent military escalation in the Middle East and…
On 3 March 2026, the Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Matters brought together women and men in business from across Cyprus for an event aimed at strengthening professional connections and promoting women’s…
KABUL - UNAMA reiterates its call for a halt in cross-border clashes between Afghan de facto security forces and Pakistani security forces, which is worsening Afghanistan’s already grave humanitarian situation. UNAMA also…
On 2 March 2026, the Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, in partnership with the AU Chairperson’s Special Envoy for WPS and UN Women ESARO, convened a virtual meeting of the Advisory Board for WPS in the Great…
From 22 to 28 February, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the Joint African Union and Federal Government of Somalia operational assessment for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission…
On 24 February, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, took part in a meeting held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to prepare for the international conference to support the Lebanese…