Mr. Minister, Mr. second vice president of the House of Representatives, Dear colleagues from the press, members of the House of Representatives. Thank you very much for receiving me here in such ... atmosphere. This is a…
20 November 2015 - The Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015-16 to address the needs of 2.4 million people who require some form of humanitarian assistance was launched in Geneva on Friday 20 November 2015.Opening the…
HERAT - The extraordinary work of a group of Afghan professionals was celebrated at a photographic exhibition in Herat today as part of events marking UN70. Around 80 people, including Afghan journalists, members of civil…
Although MENUB complete its term, "I reaffirm that the United Nations will remain steadfast in their support for the people and Government of Burundi." These are the words from the message of the Secretary General of the…
HERAT - Herat’s Governor lauded the United Nations at a reception to celebrate the world organization’s enduring partnership with Afghanistan. An audience of around 60 people, including members of Parliament and the…
Tunis – 16 November 2015 – As part of commemorations marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Libyan journalists and Human Rights activists have recommended a number of concrete proposals…
17 November 2015 – Today, I assume my responsibilities as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) full of hope and determination that together…
KANDAHAR - The role of Afghan women is crucial for peacebuilding and economic development, according to panelists at a Global Open Day debate in Kandahar, the last in a series designed to highlight the critical role of women…
From 9 to 11 November, H.E. Mr. Jürg Lauber undertook his first visit to Burundi in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The objective of his visit was to establish…
New York, 16 November 2015 - Mr. Martin Kobler will assume his position as Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on 17 November. Mr. Kobler…
"Today is the last day of my visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia. Over the past few days I have met with many government officials, civil society organisations, colleagues in the United Nations and AMISOM, diplomats here…