Secretary-General's message on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them. Today, the global refugee population is at a record…
SG MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and repression that terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities. Perpetrators rarely face the consequences of their actions. Instead, it is the survivors who…
- UNMISS
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom Briefing to the Security Council [Near Verbatim]
Madam President, Thank you for this opportunity to brief this Council today on the situation in South Sudan. In my last briefing, I shared that a window of opportunity remained for South Sudan to meet the critical benchmarks…
MINUSMA condemns attacks on civilians in central Mali and the Gao region
Bamako, 20 June 2022 - MINUSMA has learned with dismay of the attacks by extremist groups on several villages in the Bandiagara region of Central Mali on 18 and 19 June 2022. More than 100 civilians were killed, and several…
A day in the life of a UNIFIL Peacekeeper
The work of Peacekeepers is not an easy ride, but do we know what happens during their daily regular activities? A short video series showcasing the daily activities of UNIFIL Peacekeepers highlighting their diversity…
- MINUSMA
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Mali
The Secretary-General is shocked and outraged by reports that at least a hundred civilians have been killed in attacks reportedly perpetrated by extremist groups against several villages in the Bandiagara region, Central Mali…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the adoption of the Pristina-Belgrade roadmap on the implementation of energy agreements
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomes the adoption of the Pristina-Belgrade roadmap on the implementation of energy agreements concluded under the auspices of EU…
‘De facto lethargy’ in Central African Republic, despite escalating attacks
Efforts are underway to reinvigorate the Central African Republic’s political process, which has lapsed into a state of “de facto lethargy” even as horrific attacks against civilians have risen, the senior UN official in the…
Sake: MONUSCO Encourages Young People's Entrepreneurship Initiatives for Peacebuilding
The development of youth entrepreneurship is an important lever for consolidating peace. Photos MONUSCO / James Nzabara The United Nations has long considered the creative imagination, ideals and energy of young people to be…
Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister visits UNIFIL Headquarters
Lebanon’s Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdallah Bou Habib, visited UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon today to see the work the mission’s more than 11,000 military and civilian peacekeepers…
Tanganyika: MONUSCO hands over to UN programs, funds and agencies
With the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the United Nations intends to strengthen the presence and role of its agencies, funds and programs in Tanganyika province. Photos MONUSCO / Lydie Betyna June 30, 2022 marks the end of MONUSCO's…
MONUSCO's withdrawal from Tanganyika: mission accomplished, according to Bintou Keita
According to the head of MONUSCO, even if everything is not settled, "what remains to be managed is manageable with continuity of support". Photos MONUSCO The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in…