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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…
UNISFA completes withdrawal from its bases in Tishwin and Abu Qussa/Wunkur
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has completed the withdrawal of all its peacekeepers and national monitors from its Tishwin and Abu Qussa/Wunkur team sites. The withdrawal follows an assessment of…
Women in Afghanistan nearly four times less likely than men to have access to Formal Justice Mechanisms, UN findings
KABUL – Women in Afghanistan are nearly four times less likely than men to have access to formal justice mechanisms, according to new findings released by the United Nations in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day…
Message from the Secretary-General on International Women’s Day
This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls. Worldwide, women hold just 64 per cent of the legal rights enjoyed by men. Legal discrimination can shape every aspect of a…