This is the first attempt by UNSOM to quantify casualties and assess the toll of the conflict on civilians covering the period between 1 January 2016 and 14 October 2017. During this period, ground and air attacks inflicted…
The United Nations Report on “Protection of Civilians: Building the Foundation for Peace, Security and Human Rights in Somalia,” has been launched today. The Report was produced by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the…
Geneva / Mogadishu – Armed conflict in Somalia continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians, damaging infrastructure and livelihoods, displacing millions of people, and impeding access to humanitarian relief for communities…
Geneva / Mogadishu – Armed conflict in Somalia continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians, damaging infrastructure and livelihoods, displacing millions of people, and impeding access to humanitarian relief for communities…
Gelle Moulid Ibrahim stands up for women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, working with communities so that gender-based violations are not perpetuated. He works as a project manager for the Organization for…
KABUL - Marking International Human Rights Day and as Afghanistan celebrates its National Remembrance Day, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) underscores the enduring importance of the Universal Declaration of…
Tunis, 8 December 2017 - The UN electoral support project “Promoting Elections for the People of Libya (PEPOL) benefitted today from a contribution of 1 million Euros from the Federal Republic of Germany. The contribution…
Ministerial meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon Paris, 8 December 2017 - Joint Statement - A meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG), chaired by the United Nations and France and…
PRESS STATEMENT 20/2017 The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, welcomes the signing of a power-sharing agreement by Galmudug State President Ahmed Duale Ghelle “Xaaf” and Ahlu Sunna Wal…
From day one as Secretary-General of the United Nations, I have consistently spoken out against any unilateral measures that would jeopardize the prospect of peace for Israelis and Palestinians. Jerusalem is a final status…
SdeM: Thank you very much. First of all let me pass the floor very quickly to Jan because we just had today a humanitarian taskforce and it did address a very serious issue that while we are trying to serious meaningful talks…
Mogadishu - A meeting to discuss challenges faced by persons living with disabilities and needing support to improve their welfare was held today in Mogadishu. The meeting, organized by the United Nations Assistance Mission…