New German Ambassador visits UNFICYP HQ
NICOSIA, 20 September 2017 - The new Ambassador of Germany to Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Franz Josef Kremp, called on the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, at…
UN Peacekeeping holds Gender and Peacekeeping event
NEW YORK, 20 September 2017 - UN Peacekeeping held an event earlier today on Gender and Peacekeeping to provide an overview of the progress of the implementation of the women, peace and security mandates in peacekeeping…
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UNMISS SRSG; Message on the International Day of Peace 2017
Today we come together to observe the International Day of Peace. The theme is: “Together for Peace, Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”. Here in South Sudan people face enormous challenges. Half the population is suffering…
UN offers up new strategy to advance peace, stability in Libya
Secretary-General António Guterres today launched a United Nations strategy to help bring about peace and stability in Libya and end a protracted crisis that has caused immense suffering and contributed to instability beyond…
Côte d'Ivoire is inspiring example of UN peacekeeping success, country’s leader tells Assembly
The President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, today cited the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations in his West African country as an inspiration for the world Organization to increase its initiatives. “The…
Peace operations ‘not a substitute’ for diplomatic efforts, Security Council told
United Nations peace operations must be deployed in support of – not in place of – active diplomatic efforts, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council today, as he outlined some critical changes necessary…
Window of opportunity for peace in Mali ‘slowly narrowing,’ warns Secretary-General
Speaking at a ministerial meeting at United Nations Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres today voiced concern over the delayed implementation of the peace agreement in Mali. “We meet less than a year before the…
Addressing Assembly, Portugal highlights need for UN reform, conflict prevention measures
Portugal’s Prime Minister António Luis Santos da Costa took the podium of the General Assembly to reiterate his country’s support of the Secretary-General’s agenda, which includes boosting conflict prevention activities and…
Conflict prevention, migration and terrorism key concerns for EU and member countries at UN
On the second day of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, underscored that the UN must rise to address many global challenges, including forced displacement…
Healthy oceans, safe climate imperative for small islands to survive, Pacific island leaders tell UN
As the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly continued today, Baron Divavesi Waqa, President of Nauru, expressed deep sorrow and condolences to those who have suffered from the recent successive hurricanes…
‘We all share a responsibility’ to combat terrorism, President of Senegal tells world leaders
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Senegal expressed his desire for a peaceful and secure African continent – one that does not serve as a sanctuary for terrorists defeated elsewhere in the world…
Green light from volunteer, we are ready for take-off
Lauri Hukkanen (Finland), second from left, posing with colleagues in the Entebbe International Airport in Uganda (Lauri Hukkanen, 2014) Serving as an international UN Volunteer in UN Peacekeeping Missions in Africa has been…