Give to Gain: Women Driving Resilience in Mine Action
International Women’s Day 2026 is marked under the theme “Give to Gain”, a reminder that generosity, collaboration, and shared responsibility are the foundations of sustainable progress. At UNMAS Central African Republic (CAR…
Special Envoy’s meeting of the Advisory Board for WPS in collaboration with the African Union Envoy on Women Peace and Security
On 2 March 2026, the Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, in partnership with the AU Chairperson’s Special Envoy for WPS and UN Women ESARO, convened a virtual meeting of the Advisory Board for WPS in the Great…
Strengthening accountability and good governance in United Nations operations
Representatives from MONUSCO and the Entebbe Regional Service Centre participated in two training sessions on the matter.
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Statement by the Secretary-General – on the Middle East
All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region – and pose a grave a risk to the global economy, particularly to the most vulnerable people…
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UN Special Coordinator Leverages Good Offices for De-Escalation in Lebanon
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, undertook intensive diplomatic engagements following the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory in the early hours of Monday morning. The…
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Message from SRSG Miroslav Jenča on International Women's Day 2026
Message from SRSG Miroslav Jenča on International Women's Day 2026
Speech of the SRSG – Commemoration of International Women’s Day
I thank you for this invitation and for the opportunity to celebrate together International Women’s Day. Madam Minister, I welcome the close collaboration between the United Nations and your Ministry. I commend the important…
UNIFIL Statement (6 March 2026)
Amidst heavy firing this evening, three peacekeepers were injured inside their base in Al Qawzah, southwestern Lebanon. The most severely injured has been transferred to hospital in Beirut for treatment. The two others are…
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This Week in DPPA: 28 February - 6 March 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Secretary-General calls for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East On 28 February, Secretary-General António Guterres…
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Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Last week, Lebanon was in relatively good shape. Its armed forces were supporting the steady advancement of state authority. Preparations for legislative elections were in full swing. Long-awaited reform was underway. A World…
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on UNIFIL
The Secretary-General condemns the incident on Friday, 6 March, which resulted in three Ghanaian peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) being injured inside their position in Al Qawzah…
Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on International Women’s Day, 2026
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the determination, leadership, and vision of Yemeni women who contribute to shaping their country’s future despite the immense challenges they are facing amid years of conflict. This…