- The UN in Lebanon
UN-Habitat revives five alleyways in Maraach through a multi-sectoral urban regeneration approach
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…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon
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…
- Political and Institutional Stability
- Security Council Press Statements
Security Council Press Statement Call for the swift formation of a new government in Lebanon
The members of the Security Council took note of the appointment of Najib Mikati as the new designated Prime Minister on 23 June, as well as the presentation by the latter of his government line-up to the President of the…
- Special Coordinator
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN Special Coordinator Briefs the Security Council on Implementation of Resolution 1701
Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix today briefed the Security Council on the latest report of United Nations…
- The UN in Lebanon
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Says Protecting vulnerable Lebanese and Refugees alike is a Humanitarian Imperative
Over the past weeks, public discussions over the return of Syrian refugees to Syria have increased in Lebanon. On behalf of the International Humanitarian Community and in my capacity as Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon on the Second Anniversary of the Beirut Port Blast
On the second anniversary of the tragic explosion at the port of Beirut on 4 August 2020, members of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) express their solidarity with Lebanon and its people, particularly with…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
UN Special Coordinator Meets Female Cadets of the Lebanese Army
UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka congratulated today the 46 recently graduated Lebanese female military cadets during a meeting held at the military academy. The female cadets represent around 50 percent of all officers…
- The UN in Lebanon
UN Lebanon Celebrates Youth: Say No to Hate
Dima El-Awar, 21, stands in front of the camera with confidence and ease. In addition to being a good speaker, a skill that every journalist would yearn to master, Dima is keen on promoting positive speech and accurate…
- The UN in Lebanon
- Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General Appoints Mr. Imran Riza of Pakistan as Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Imran Riza of Pakistan as his Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, in the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon…
UN Special Coordinator Visits Tripoli
Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Joanna Wronecka, visited the city of Tripoli in north Lebanon. She met with local authorities, members of parliament as well as NGOs working to promote reconciliation…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon
As the term of the President of Lebanon expires on 31 October, the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) emphasizes the importance of electing within the timeframe set by the Constitution, a new President who could…
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the resolution of the maritime boundary dispute between Lebanon and Israel
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcements that the Governments of Lebanon and Israel have formally agreed to settle their maritime boundary dispute, as mediated by the United States. He strongly believes this…