Statement by the Secretary-General on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Statement by the Secretary-General on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good. It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing. In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations. He rose through the ranks to lead the organization into the new millennium…
The UNSG published his report on the situation in Western Sahara
The UNSG published his report on the situation in Western Sahara
On 03 October 2018, the UNSG published his report on the situation in Western Sahara
Security Council Adopts Resolution 2440 on Western Sahara
Security Council Adopts Resolution 2440 (2018), Authorizing Six-Month Extension for United Nations Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara
The full text of resolution 2440 (2018) reads as follows: “ The Security Council, “ Recalling and reaffirming all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, “ Reaffirming its strong support for the efforts of the Secretary…
The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara
Near verbatim transcript of the press stakeout of the Initial Roundtable Meeting on Western Sahara
Ladies, Gentlemen, thank you all for coming, I am very pleased to be here, I will read a short statement and then I am happy to provide you with some of my impressions from our meetings held here in Geneva. I will not be…
Security Council Press Statement on Western Sahara
Security Council Press Statement on Western Sahara
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President José Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic): The members of the Security Council expressed their full support for the Personal Envoy of the…
UNSG message on the tragic plane crash in Ethiopia that left deaths.
UNSG message on the tragic plane crash in Ethiopia that left deaths, including several of our own UN colleagues from multiple organizations of the UN system.
Dear colleagues, This is a very sad day for the United Nations. As you may know, today's tragic plane crash in Ethiopia claimed many lives, including several of our own UN colleagues from multiple organisations of the UN…
General Assembly hall
2019 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting on uniformed capabilities, performance and protection
On March 29, government ministers from around the world will gather at the UN General Assembly Hall at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial: Uniformed capabilities, performance and protection to reaffirm their commitment to UN…
SRSG greeted LT COL Andréa Firmo
Farewell of first Female Team Site Commander of MINURSO
On 25 April 2019, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Colin Stewart, received in his office in Laayoune (Western Sahara), for a final farewell, Lt. Col. (Br. Ar.) Andrea Lourical Firmo de Araujo. Lt. Col. Firmo de Araujo had just…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres
UN honours fallen colleagues and friends who ‘risk all to promote peace’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that it was a “sad reminder of the often-perilous nature of our work” but also “testament to the commitment of the thousands of women and men from around the globe who are prepared…
Personnel Safety, Recruitment of Women Top Debate, Russian Federation Queries Link between Human Rights, Civilian Protection Issues
Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Underscoring Key Role of Peacekeeping in Promoting, Maintaining International Peace
The Security Council underscored the importance of peacekeeping as one of the most effective tools available to the United Nations in the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security. Taking up United Nations…
Jack Christofides, Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations
The Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations visited MINURSO
Between 7 to 13 May 2019, Jack Christofides, Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations visited MINURSO. He had extensive meetings with the Mission leadership…
Wreath-laying Ceremony to Honour Fallen Peacekeepers
Secretary-General to Lay Wreath in Honour of Fallen United Nations Peacekeepers, as Headquarters Observes International Day, 24 May
As New York Headquarters observes the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Friday, 24 May, Secretary-General António Guterres will lay a wreath to honour all fallen peacekeepers and preside over a ceremony for…