- Political and Institutional Stability
- Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Demonstrations Around the World
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- FULL TRANSCRIPT OF PRESS ENCOUNTER New York, 25 October 2019 Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, We are witnessing a wave of demonstrations around the world, from the Middle East to Latin America and the Caribbean … from Europe to Africa and Asia. Disquiet in peoples’ lives…
- Political and Institutional Stability
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Resignation of Prime Minister Hariri
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis notes the announcement of Prime Minister Saad Hariri submitting his resignation. The Special Coordinator urges the authorities to act decisively and quickly to form, within the constitutional norms, a new government responding to the aspiration of the…
- Political and Institutional Stability
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Resignation of Prime Minister Hariri
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis notes the announcement of Prime Minister Saad Hariri submitting his resignation. The Special Coordinator urges the authorities to act decisively and quickly to form, within the constitutional norms, a new government responding to the aspiration of the…
- Political and Institutional Stability
- Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General following Developments in Lebanon, including Resignation Announcement of Prime Minister Hariri
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS In response to questions on Lebanon Following questions at the noon briefing on Lebanon, the Spokesperson has the following to say: The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Lebanon, including today’s resignation announcement by Prime Minister Saad Hariri. He…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Transcript of UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis' Interview with CNN's Becky Andersen
Becky Andersen: I have with me the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis who is urging Lebanese authorities to act decisively and quickly to form a new government while maintaining security and peace. I want to talk to you about what you mean by that but before I do I just want to get a…
- Human Rights
- Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November: Freedom of expression and free media are essential to fostering understanding, bolstering democracy and advancing our efforts to achieve the…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement from the Office of the UN Special Coordinator following Misleading Media Reports on Government Formation
Following some misleading media reports, the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) would like to reconfirm its position concerning the government formation. UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis has called upon the leadership of Lebanon to urgently nominate the Prime…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
The United Nations and the National Commission for Lebanese Women Launch a 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-based violence
Today begins the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) (25 November-10 December). On this occasion, the United Nations System in Lebanon and the National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) are joining forces, for the second year in a row, to end and prevent gender-based…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Press Elements from the Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon
The Security Council received a briefing from the UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis and Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiare. They briefed the Council on the situation in Lebanon and this was part of the regular meeting on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006). The…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Final Statement-International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG)
Paris-- 1. A meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG), jointly chaired by France and the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, was held in Paris on December 11 th. China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom…
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Mr. Ján Kubiš following the Meeting of President Michel Aoun with the ISG for Lebanon
His Excellency President Michel Aoun received today at Baabda the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Mr. Ján Kubiš together with the Ambassadors, representing the members of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG). President Aoun informed the participants about the current…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
- Human Rights
The United Nations Launches 75th Anniversary Dialogues
PRESS RELEASE The United Nations launches 75 th anniversary dialogues: The biggest global conversation on the world's future starts now. January 1, 2020 saw the launch of the UN75 initiative - the largest, most inclusive conversation on the role of global cooperation in building a better future for…