Geir O. Pedersen
Mr. Geir O. Pedersen of Norway served as Special Coordinator for Lebanon at the level of Under-Secretary-General from February 2007 to February 2008. He previously served as the Secretary-General's Personal Representative for Lebanon from May 2005 to February 2007 and as the Secretary-General's…
UN's Robert Watkins Holds Meetings with President Sleiman and former PM Siniora
Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 24 November 2011 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon ad interim, Robert Watkins, met today with the President of the Lebanese Republic, H.E. General Michel Sleiman. Mr. Watkins briefed President Sleiman on the Secretary-General’s latest report on the…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN's Robert Watkins Meets Lebanese Politicians on Resolution 1701
Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 16 November 2011 Acting United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Robert Watkins continued today a round of meetings with Lebanese interlocutors to discuss the report of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the implementation of resolution 1701 that was submitted…
UN Welcomes Lebanon’s Signing of Treaty Banning Cluster Munitions
Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 03 December 2008 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams welcomed Lebanon’s signing today of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Oslo. The Convention, agreed at a diplomatic conference in Dublin (19-30 May), prohibits the use, production…
UN Code of Conduct on Domestic Workers
Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 01 July 2011
UN Launches Code of Conduct for Domestic Workers
Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 24 June 2011 The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Lebanon today launched an initiative to promote better treatment of domestic workers, including migrants, who are frequently vulnerable to abuse but lack legal protection and recourse.
New UN Special Coordinator Arrives in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon Sunday, 12 October 2008 Mr. Michael Williams, the newly appointed United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon arrived today in Beirut to take up his functions as representative of the Secretary-General in Lebanon. Mr. Williams will begin his round of meetings with Lebanese…
SG Ban Condemns Bombing in Tripoli Lebanon
UNHQ, NY Monday, 29 September 2008 The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place today in the city of Tripoli, reportedly killing at least four people including three members of the Lebanese Armed Forces. He conveys his condolences to the families of the victims, as…
SG Statement On Lebanon
UNHQ, NY Thursday, 11 September 2008 The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Lebanon on 10 September that killed Mr. Saleh Aridi, a member of the Lebanese Democratic Party. He conveys his deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Aridi. The Secretary-General hopes that the…
SG Statement on Bombing in the Lebanese City of Tripoli
UNHQ, NY Wednesday, 13 August 2008 The Secretary-General condemns the bombing that took place this morning in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli. He extends his condolences and sympathies to the Government of Lebanon and to the victims and their families, including members of the Lebanese Armed…
SG Statement on National Unity Government in Lebanon
UNHQ, NY Friday, 11 July 2008 The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement on the formation of a national unity Government in Lebanon. He believes that this important event reflects Lebanon's continuing emergence from the political crisis and the revitalisation of its constitutional institutions…