UNMISS conducts air patrol to Ayod, meets authorities and communities displaced by recent violence
JONGLEI – In Ayod town, Jonglei state, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. Some 25,000 internally displaced people from Pankor village have flocked here in the hope of safety and support. This follows an upsurge of violence…
UNIFIL statement (04 March 2026)
UNIFIL notes with serious concern the latest Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement demanding evacuation of the civilian population from UNIFIL’s area of operations to north of the Litani river. UNIFIL also observed new rounds…
UN Department of Peace Operations / Faye Palad
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Remarks by USG Lacroix at the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial (Session 1)
Session I: Capabilities for Mandate Delivery and Ensuring Effective Operations Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor and great pleasure for me to chair this session on capabilities for mandate delivery and…
UN Department of Peace Operations / Faye Palad
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Statement of USG Lacroix at the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Closing
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This has been a truly inspiring event. The Ministerial is a critically important gathering for UN Peacekeeping. We rely on this gathering to help generate the support we need to strengthen…
UN Department of Peace Operations / Stephanie Lemesianou
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Opening statement by USG Lacroix on behalf of the Secretary-General at the opening of the 2023 Peacekeeping Ministerial
Mr. Vice President, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, It is a pleasure to be with you today. On behalf of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Republic of…
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Remarks by USG Pollard at the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial during Session 3: Conditions for Success
Session 3: Conditions for Success (including Host Government Support, Inclusion, Conduct, Strategic Communications) Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure and an honour to open and moderate this session on…
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Statement of USG Khare at the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial at Session 2
Session 2: Capacity Building and Training (including Mental Health) Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This year marks the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping. As we reflect on the remarkable achievements over three quarters…
United Nations thanks Switzerland for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 26 April 2023 - Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Switzerland for its strong support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military and…
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United Nations thanks Australia for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 17 May 2023: Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Australia for its support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military personnel deployed…
United Nations thanks Djibouti for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 10 May 2023- Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Djibouti for its support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military and police personnel…
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United Nations thanks Paraguay for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 19 April 2023: Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Paraguay for its support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military personnel deployed…
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United Nations thanks Bhutan for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 5 April- Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Bhutan for its strong support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military and police personnel…