Bissau, June 7, 2016 - We are in the middle of the child fortnight which runs from 1 to 16 June, and includes the celebrations of the International Children's Day on 1June, World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June, and African Child Day on 16 June. The Children's Parliament of Guinea-Bissau seized the opportunity to warn that "the rights of the Guinean children continue to be violated" and to called on the leaders of the country consider the good of future generations."
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The rights of Bissau-Guinean children continue to be violated - Children's Parliament
The celebrations of the fortnight of the Child under the theme "Conflict and Crisis in Africa", let us protect all the rights of children" are of special importance this year not only because they coincide with the 20th…
Bissau, 27 June (UNIOGBIS/PIU) – The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was marked on 26 June with the United Nations Secretary-General stressing that the challenges posed by the world drug problem require a global response that is simultaneously effective, compassionate and humane.
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The challenges posed by the world drug problem require a global response - UN SG
In his message, Ban Ki-moon linked the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking to the recently adopted Sustainable development Goals. “Goal 3 calls on countries to strengthen the prevention and treatment of narcotic…
Bissau, 1 July (UNIOGBIS/PIU) – The round of regional conferences on national reconciliation will end this weekend in Bissau and Biombo regions. On 2-3 July, on three separate meetings, hundreds of participants will discuss the preliminary conclusions on roots of conflict and possible solutions, raise issues and make suggestions to be considered in the final report to be adopted by the entire country at the upcoming National Conference later this year.
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Round of conferences on national reconciliation ends in Bissau and Biombo this weekend
To highlight the importance of the event, the opening ceremony will take place on 1 July at 4 pm at the National Assembly in the presence of national authorities and international partners. Two meetings are scheduled in…
The World Population Day is an annual event, celebrated on 11 July to draw attention to the urgency and importance of population issues. This year the theme is: "Investing in adolescent girls."
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Bissau-Guinean women and girls speak their mind on World Population Day
In Guinea-Bissau, the World Population Day was observed in Buba and Bissau under the theme "Investing in girls to ensure the future." In Buba, activities led by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports with the support of the…
July 20, 2016 - The UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers in her recent report on Guinea-Bissau, after a visit to the country last year, concluded that there is “rampant impunity, high political instability and widespread corruption, particularly within the justice system, although difficult to assess.”
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Corruption is virus for a nation – Official
No country in the world is free from corruption. Sixty-eight percent of the world's countries have serious problems and five of the ten most corrupt countries in the world also figure in the list of the least peaceful, says…
Bissau, 25 July (UNIOGBIS/PIU) – At the end of a two-day visit to Guinea-Bissau, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman encourages all politicians to find a way out of crisis through a consensual solution.
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Political will, constructive and inclusive dialogue to overcome current political challenges in Guinea-Bissau- UN USG
“All stakeholders should demonstrate political will and good faith. The population of the country is watching you and counts on you because it is the first victim of this situation.” “We are convinced that with political will…
On World Hepatitis Day, authorities of Guinea-Bissau remember that this is a serious health problem and that the country needs a systematic screening and more studies to know the true extent of the problem.
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Hepatitis: Guinea-Bissau needs to implement systematic screening
World Hepatitis Day is celebrated every year on 28 July, this year under the theme "Elimination". The date is an opportunity to intensify national and international efforts against hepatitis and urge partners and member…
Bissau, 12 August (UNIOGBIS/PIU) - The Youth Institute and youth associations networks celebrate the International Youth Day this 12 August through sports events, cultural activities and conferences on sustainable consumption and production, and the role of youth in sustainable development.
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On International Youth Day, Guinea-Bissau youth commit to achieve sustainable consumption and production
The event is supported by the United Nations system in the country. This year’s theme is "The Road to 2030: eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable consumption and production", highlighting the leading role of young people…
New York/Bissau, 26 August 2016 (PBC/UNIOGBIS) - The Guinea-Bissau Configuration of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) remains concerned about the lack of progress in finding a lasting solution to the political and institutional deadlock in Guinea-Bissau.
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PBC remains concerned about situation in Guinea Bissau
The PBC believes that this stalemate severely hampers the country’s ability to sustain stability and provide satisfying services to its population, reads a Note to Correspondents issued today. The PBC says it supports the…
30 August 2016 – In his briefing to the United Nations Security Council today, a senior United Nations official emphasized the need for Guinea-Bissau’s political leaders to put aside partisan considerations and focus on national interests and the welfare of the suffering population.
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Political impasse needs to be broken to allow economic reforms to proceed, reports UN envoy
“The ongoing political impasse can and must be resolved,” the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Guinea-Bissau, Modibo Touré, told the Council. Mr. Touré, also the Head of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in…
4 September 2016 – Expressing a serious concern over the ongoing political impasse in Guinea-Bissau, the United Nations Security Council today urged leaders in the West African country to find a solution to the crisis, and ensure a functioning government.
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UN Security Council urges Guinea-Bissau to find solution to political crisis, ensure functioning government
A delay in the adoption of the government programme and budget amid the political wrangling has affected government services. In a press statement, the Security Council “urged national actors to abide by the Constitution and…
15 September - On a statement released yesterday the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Modibo Ibrahim Touré, welcomed the signing in Bissau, on 10 September 2016, of a roadmap for exiting from the political crisis and affirmed that the United Nations remains committed to assist the country in this regard.
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SRSG Touré welcomes roadmap to exit political crisis in Guinea-Bissau
“It marks an encouraging step in the pursuit of stability in the country”, said Mr. Touré. The agreement was reached at the end of the ECOWAS high-level mission to Guinea-Bissau by President Alpha Condé of Guinea President…