Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in Abyei in face of stalled peace efforts
“The political process between the Sudan and South Sudan on Abyei and border issues remains stalled,” warned UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee last month. Situated along the boundary between Sudan and South Sudan, the territory of Abyei has been fiercely contested by the two…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Yemen
The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the continued arbitrary detention of 59 United Nations personnel, in addition to dozens of NGO, civil society, and diplomatic mission personnel. He condemns the referral by the Houthi de facto authorities of United Nations personnel to their special…
Empowering Voices: UNMHA Joins Women Advocates at Aden Summit
Officer-in-Charge of UNMHA, Mari Yamashita joined women leaders and partners as Hudaydah women brought their insights, determination, and
UNAMA Statement on Human Rights Day
On Human Rights Day, UNAMA joins the global call to recognize human rights as s our everyday essentials.
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On Human Rights Day, UN welcomes Somalia’s progress in several key areas and urges continued commitment
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the United Nations today highlighted the critical role that fundamental rights play in the daily lives,
Mama Jennifer: The peacekeeper nurturing human rights behind prison walls
YAMBIO— Everyone at Yambio Central Prison knows her by one name: Mama Jennifer. While not her official title, it carries deep meaning as it demonstrates the trust, compassion, and respect she has earned from both prison officers and inmates since beginning her deployment as a Corrections Advisor…
16 Days of activism: How UNFICYP promotes gender equality and protection into its daily operations
As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence comes to an end, the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is spotlighting the dedicated personnel who weave the principles of gender equality and protection into the fabric of its daily operations. Leading this charge are Lauren McAlister…
Education and economic opportunities are key to reducing violence and improving lives, says UNMISS’ Geetha Pious
BOR – From supporting mobile courts dispensing justice in the rural hinterlands to coordinating efforts for the return of children abducted by armed groups, Geetha Pious has seen it all. Straddling the invisible line between the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and Jonglei State, the United Nations…
39th Meeting of the Technical Support Committee for the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework Held in Nairobi
Nairobi, 3 December 2025 – The 39th meeting of the Technical Support Committee (TSC) for the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region convened in Nairobi on 2–3 December 2025. The meeting opened with remarks from the African Union…
UN Great Lakes Office Engages Diplomatic Community in Nairobi on Regional Peace and Strategy
Nairobi, 5 December 2025 – The Office of the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region held a briefing with members of the Diplomatic Community present in Kenya to discuss ongoing peace processes and the UN Great Lakes Strategy. During the session, the Office provided an update on current peace…
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Special Representative Simão strongly condemns the attempt to seize power by force in Benin
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, has followed with deep concern the events that occurred on Sunday, 7 December, in Benin, marked by an attempted coup d’État carried out by a group of soldiers. The…
Five Youth Organizations Honored in Nairobi During 10th Anniversary of UNSCR 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security
Five Youth Organizations Honored in Nairobi During 10th Anniversary of UNSCR 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security.