News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, and Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Bassam Mawlawi, chaired today the second Elections Forum to take stock of the preparations for the parliamentary elections scheduled on 15 May. Held at the Ministry of Interior and…

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka visited today the Lebanese army’s first Gender Department and took part in a roundtable discussion organized by UN Women with women-led organizations working on issues of peace…

Today, the UN Security Council held closed consultations on the report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006) and the situation in Lebanon. The Council was briefed by UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka and Under…

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka visited today the Palestine refugee camp of Burj Barajneh, accompanied by Claudio Cordone, Director of UNRWA Affairs, Lebanon. She met with representatives of Palestinian factions in the camp and with refugee families. She also visited the UNRWA…

The Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) is organizing digital consultations with Lebanese youth on Thursday, 5 May @5 pm (Beirut Time). Hosted by UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the online dialogue is meant to offer a space for the youth to share their…

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and UN Resident Coordinator for Lebanon Najat Rochdi signed today t he “United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework” (UNSDCF) that is meant to strengthen the existing and ongoing cooperation between both parties on promoting the principles of…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka congratulated Lebanon on the conduct of parliamentary elections in Lebanon on Sunday 15 May that enabled the Lebanese people to exercise their democratic right to select their representatives and make their voices heard. “I was pleased…

The Secretary-General congratulates Lebanon on the holding of parliamentary elections on 15 May. Despite the challenging circumstances, the authorities demonstrated their commitment to adhere to the Constitution and honour Lebanon’s democratic traditions. The Secretary-General looks forward to the…

The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) welcomes the timely conduct of the parliamentary elections on 15 May. The ISG expresses its appreciation for the professionalism, hard work and dedication of the Lebanese civil servants involved in the electoral process; and commends the security…

The members of the Security Council welcomed the holding of legislative elections in Lebanon as scheduled on 15 May 2022, despite challenging circumstances. These elections were key to enabling the Lebanese people to exercise their civil and political rights. The members of the Security Council…

Today, UN-Habitat in the presence of Mihara Kiyoshi, representative of Ambassador of Japan to Lebanon; H.E. Przemysław Niesiołowski, Polish Ambassador to Lebanon; Mardig Boghossian, Mayor of Bourj Hammoud; and, Joanna Wronecka, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, inaugurated five newly…

Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon Beirut, 24 June 2022 The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) takes note of the designation of a Prime Minister. It calls on all political actors to form a government quickly. With the severe economic and social challenges it faces…