- Justice and Corrections Institutions
Major Ahlem Douzi of Tunisia wins United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers
New York – The United Nations Department of Peace Operations has announced that Major Ahlem Douzi, who serves as a justice officer with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
- Gender
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Indian Peacekeeper Wins 2023 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
An Indian military peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Organization Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) will receive the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
UN Headquarters Observes International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 30 May, 2024
UN Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, 30 May 2024. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to the Middle East to supervise the…
- MONUSCO
MONUSCO ending its mission in South Kivu after more than 20 Years of Service
Kinshasa, 25 June 2024 — The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) today closed its Bukavu office, the nerve centre of its South Kivu operations for more than 20…
- Building Sustainable Peace
JOINT PRESS RELEASE – Second Meeting of the African Union and United Nations Joint Task Team on the Operationalization of Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023)
The Joint African Union (AU) – United Nations (UN) Task Team on the Operationalisation of Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2719 (2023) establishing the framework for financing of AU-led peace support operations (PSOs)…
- International Day of Peace
UN Peacekeeping Marks the International Day of Peace with Global Art Installation
United Nations Headquarters, New York – United Nations Peacekeeping will mark the International Day of Peace and the Summit of the Future Action Days by harnessing the innovative energy and power of street art. On 21…
- MONUSCO
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack, on 5 February, against a helicopter of the United Nations Organization…
Rights-Based Approach, Renewable Energy Revolution Key for Safer, More Sustainable World, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Outlining 2023 Priorities
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2023, in New York today: Before we begin, I want to convey my deep sadness about the…
- MINUSMA
Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Malian Government’s Declaration of United Nations Human Rights, Peacekeeping Official as Persona Non Grata
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General deeply regrets that, on 5 February, the transitional Government of Mali declared the Director of the…
Today We Must Begin ‘Moving Recommendations in Our Common Agenda from Ideas to Action — from Abstract to Concrete’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s consultation on Our Common Agenda/Summit of the Future, in New York today: In the 18 months since the report on Our Common Agenda, we have…
Africa Rich in Resources, But Not Support, Secretary-General Tells Regional Summit, Urging More Economic, Climate Action to Ensure Prosperous Future
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the African Union Summit “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa”, in Addis Ababa today: Let me begin by recognizing President Macky Sall for his…
- MINUSMA
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeeper Convoy in Mali
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated…