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Op-ed by UN Secretary-General: "8 billion people, one humanity”

Eight billion people; one humanity. The world’s population will reach 8 billion in the middle of November – a testament to scientific breakthroughs and improvements in nutrition, public health and sanitation. But as our human…
Human Rights

UN Special Coordinator Meets Youth Agents of Change in Lebanon

In view of the engaging efforts of the youth as well as their critical role for Lebanon’s future, the Special Coordinator held a roundtable discussion on 4 November with a group of youth who are active in the society and in…
Youth, Peace and Security

UN Special Coordinator Wronecka Visits Egypt

As part of her regular consultations with key regional and international stakeholders, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka visited Egypt on 13 and 14 November. She met with officials from the Egyptian Foreign…
Good Offices

UN Special Coordinator Consults with Economic Experts

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka hosted a roundtable discussion with economic and business experts, as part of her consultations with different stakeholders on how to steer Lebanon towards a more economically and…
Political and Institutional Stability

Statement by the Secretary-General at the Conclusion of COP27

I thank our hosts – the Egyptian government and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry – for their hospitality. I also want to recognize Simon Stiell and the United Nations Climate Change team for all their efforts. And I pay tribute…
Human Rights

UN’s Najat Rochdi Briefs the UN Security Council

Ms. Najat Rochdi, Officer in Charge of the Office of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary General for Peace Operations, today briefed the UN Security Council virtually on the…
Security Council Resolution 1701