Secretary-General appoints Major General Junhui Wu of China as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Junhui Wu of China as the new Force Commander for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Major General…
DR Congo: UNJHRO warns of the horror of sexual slavery and the tragic fate of children born of rape
887 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were documented, affecting 1,534 victims, the vast majority of whom were women and girls.
International Women's Day: Walking the talk on women's rights
Only five years ago, then 18-year-old Gracia Michelle Olongbo voted for the first time in the 2020 presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic (CAR). At the ballot box, she expressed belief that her…
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Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began today an official visit to Israel. She is scheduled to meet with senior Israeli officials for discussions amidst escalating hostilities. The…
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…
International Women’s Day 2026 | Joint Statement by the United Nations in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, 8 March 2026 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, all entities of the United Nations System in Haiti call for concrete actions to fully ensure the political, economic and social rights of women…
2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial concludes with 62 countries making new pledges for UN peacekeeping operations
8 December 2021, Seoul — Seventy-five Member States and two international organizations, including 45 represented at the foreign and defence ministerial-level, expressed their collective commitment to UN Peacekeeping by…
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Remarks of USG Lacroix in Session 4 on Protection of civilians and Safety & Security at the 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you all, and particularly the Republic of Korea as host, and the Ministerial co-hosts for bringing us together today. The participation of over 80 nations worldwide in this year’s…
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Statement of USG Pollard at the 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Session III: Performance and Accountability
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset let me express my gratitude to former Secretary-General Ban ki Moon for his remarks, and his tireless commitment to the ideals of the United Nations…
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Special Remarks delivered virtually by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
Honorable Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong, Honorable Defense Minister Suh Wook, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, It is my great honor and privilege to speak to you at the occasion…
Abiemnom residents call for unity, peace, and protection after recent violence
RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – The once-bustling streets of Abiemnom are now eerily quiet after violence erupted on 1 March, leaving hundreds dead or injured. Fatalities included local officials, health workers, women, and…
PRESS RELEASE: UNMISS calls on all stakeholders to uphold civilian protection in Akobo
JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to engage intensively with national, state and local stakeholders following the 6 March announcement by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF)…