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Good morning, I am pleased to join UNESCO and all of you on this World Press Freedom day to pay tribute to the critical work and sacrifices by journalists and media workers in Lebanon, in the region and around the world and to recognize the big impact they have on our daily lives. Our meeting today…

The UN, Lebanon’s Ministry of Information, the media as well civil society activities, academics and students marked on 3 May the World Press Freedom Day at a conference organized by UNESCO-Beirut. Focusing on the global theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all…

In a round of meetings with Lebanese representatives, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka stressed the urgent need for solutions to end the over six months presidential vacuum in Lebanon. The Special Coordinator underlined the importance of ensuring continuity in the work of state institutions…

The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka explored this week with representatives of different civil society groups ways to foster civic engagement for the benefit of Lebanon’s future. In a meeting with the board of directors of the Civic Influence Hub, an active non-profit civil…

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings with Lebanese officials and foreign stakeholders ahead of the Summit of the Arab League that took place on 19 May in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a meeting with caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah BouHabib, the Special…

Taking note of the June 14 vote in Parliament, the International Support Group (ISG) regrets that Lebanon has yet to elect a president after 12 inconclusive presidential election sessions. After eight months with neither a president nor a fully functioning government, the ISG is deeply concerned…

The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) and the Innovation Cell at the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA) launched yesterday in Beirut the virtual reality documentary “Dreaming of Lebanon” that provides an immersive experience…

As part of her meetings with different Lebanese stakeholders, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka discussed this week with two of Lebanon’s top religious leaders the political and socio-economic situation and the importance of maintaining the country’s social cohesion. With Maronite Patriarch…

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka continued this week her round of meetings with political leaders and parliamentarians in Lebanon ahead of her briefing to the UN Security Council next week. While underlining the urgent need to break the political impasse in Lebanon, the Special Coordinator…

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka met on 4 July with Lebanon’s caretaker Minister of Energy Walid Fayad to discuss the crucial reforms needed in the energy sector as the country continues to struggle with a long-term electricity crisis. The discussions covered how the ministry is exploring…

Following a recent rise in tension along Lebanon’s southern border, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka and UNIFIL Force Commander Maj. Gen. Aroldo Lazaro met with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on 6 July with the participation of the caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka and United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today briefed the Security Council on the latest report of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701…