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Message from the UN Secretary-General on Human Rights Day
Nearly eighty years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights defined what every person needs to survive and thrive. It was a philosophical and political breakthrough — and it has been the bedrock of our global community ever since. Human rights — civil, political, economic, social and cultural…
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Security Council Press Statement in support of the commitments made by the Government of Lebanon to exercise its sovereignty over its territory
The members of the Security Council welcomed the efforts and commitments of the Lebanese government to exercise its sovereignty over its whole territory, through the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and recognize no authority other than that of the Government of Lebanon. They urged the international…
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UN Lebanon Marks 80 Years of Partnership with Lebanon
The United Nations in Lebanon celebrates today its 80 th UN Day and eight decades of partnership with and for Lebanon On this occasion, the UN in Lebanon partnered with the state-run Tele Liban for a special edition of its morning show “Ahla Sabah” on 24 October. The live episode brought together UN…
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UN Lebanon Marks 80 Years of Partnership with Lebanon on United Nations Day
The United Nations in Lebanon celebrates today its 80 th UN Day and eight decades of partnership with and for Lebanon On this occasion, the UN in Lebanon partnered with the state-run Tele Liban for a special edition of its morning show “Ahla Sabah” on 24 October. The live episode brought together UN…
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Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, began today a visit to Israel as part of her regular consultations with stakeholders key to the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert is set to meet with senior…
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UN Special Coordinator Visits Tripoli
United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert visited the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli . She met with local and parliamentary officials and spent time at the Municipality of Tripoli, as well as a university and hospital. The visit was an opportunity to learn about the realities…