- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
New York, 17 May 2025 It is a tragic truth that violence and discrimination continue to be a part of everyday life for millions of LGBTIQ+ people around the world. They face an onslaught of hate speech, attacks, and…
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Note to correspondents in response to questions on Gaza- Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
In response to questions about Gaza, the Spokesman said the following: The Secretary-General urges all parties to make every effort to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza. He calls for humanitarian aid to flow back into…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General –on Gaza
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General: The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory as the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal…
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Briefing by Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to the UN Security Council
Madam President, may I begin by wishing all Yemenis and Muslims around the world Ramadan Kareem as they start this period of reflection and coming together for the Holy Month. While Muslims around the world are celebrating…
- Press statements
End of mission statement by the Independent Expert on situation of human rights in Somalia, Isha Dyfan, at conclusion of fourth country visit to Somalia
Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I address you as the United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, at the conclusion of my fourth visit…
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- Political Dialogue Series
Third Public Report on the Political Dialogue series held in Aden from January 14 to 22, 2025 to advance Yemen’s peace process
In continuation of its efforts to promote an inclusive and sustainable peace process for Yemen, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) conducted a series of political dialogues in Aden…
UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes visit to Brussels
Amman, 27 March 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has concluded a visit to Brussels, where he briefed the European Union’s (EU) Political and Security Committee on the latest developments in Yemen, and…
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- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the situation in Yemen
The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the airstrikes conducted by the United States over the course of 17 and 18 April in and around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian…
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Statement by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg on strikes in Ra’s Isa
"Echoing the Secretary-General, I am gravely concerned about the impact of the US airstrikes in and around Ras Isa port on civilians, particularly truck drivers and port workers, as well as on civilian infrastructure. The…
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Special Envoy Hans Grunberg’s interview with Al Mushahid
Waheeb Al Nosari : How would you characterize the current situation in Yemen in light of the recent developments? UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg: Yemen is still reeling from ten years of conflict and millions of Yemenis are…
On latest visit, Independent Expert urges Somali Government to “seize this opportunity” on human rights
Mogadishu – On her latest visit, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today called on the Somali authorities to step up their efforts on a range of human rights issues for the good of all Somalis…
Transcript of end of mission press conference by Independent Expert on the situation of Human Rights in Somalia Isha Dyfan
Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I address you as the United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, at the conclusion of my fourth visit…