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Briefing by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg to the Security Council
Gracias, Mr. President. The regional turmoil continues to erode prospects for peace and stability in Yemen, where the situation remains deeply fragile. There is an urgent need for proactive and pragmatic measures that can pave the way for peace in Yemen. We must remain steadfast in our shared…
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Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on Ansar Allah's Recent Issuance of Currency
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen is deeply concerned by Ansar Allah’s minting of 50 Yemeni Rial coins and the printing of 200 Yemeni Rial banknotes. Such unilateral actions are not the solution to the liquidity crisis and risk further undermining Yemen’s already fragile economy…
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Secretary-General's statement on one year of detention of United Nations and other personnel in Yemen
This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen. I renew my call for their immediate and unconditional release…
Remarks by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Colombia, Miroslav Jenča, on the Occasion of the 9th Anniversary of the Final Peace Agreement
Remarks by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Colombia, Miroslav Jenča, on the Occasion of the 9th Anniversary of ...
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF MEXICO
On 16 September, MINURSO observed Mexico’s national day by raising the Mexican flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune.
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAYS OF EL SALVADOR AND HONDURAS
On 15 September, MINURSO observed the National Days of the Republics of El Salvador and Honduras by raising their flags at the Mission HQ in
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE TO THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Our warring world is crying out for peace. This year’s International Day of Peace urges each of us to give voice to that call.
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MARKING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS
As we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, I invite you to return for a moment to our earliest days.
Supporting Women, Strengthening Access: UNMIK donates vehicle to Novo Brdo/Novobërdë shelter
To help women safely and quickly access support services, UNMIK donated a vehicle to the Women’s Inclusive Centre in Novo Brdo/Novobërdë. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and OiC UNMIK, Milbert Dongjoon Shin, visited the shelter for women and children victims of domestic…
A Global Photo Exhibition of “Women Rising for Peace” Opens in Pristina Marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Two of Kosovo’s leading women peacebuilders are featured in a global photo exhibition launched today by UNMIK to mark the start of the annual campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative joins global partners in calling for urgent action to prevent and end violence…
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Families of missing persons share their aspirations for truth and justice in UN consultations
Tarhuna, Misrata, and Tawergha, Libya — From 6 to 9 October, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in cooperation with the General Authority for the Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP), held three forums with 85…