UNOAU leads comprehensive protection of civilians course for peace support operations
From 2 to 13 February, the United Nations Office to the African Union led the facilitation of a Comprehensive Protection of Civilians course held in Nairobi, Kenya. The training was organized in collaboration with the African…
AUC PAPS and UNOAU retreat aligns shared peace and security priorities for 2026
On 17 February, the United Nations Office to the African Union and the African Union Commission Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security held their annual retreat to align priorities and strengthen cooperation for…
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SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU meets with the Ambassador of Australia to Ethiopia and Representative to the African Union on climate–peace–security and renewable energy cooperation ahead of COP31
On 19 February, the Special Representative of the Secretary General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union met with the Ambassador of Australia to Ethiopia and Representative to the…
UNIFIL statement (12 March 2026)
UNIFIL is deeply concerned about the serious escalation of hostilities across the Blue Line last night. Peacekeepers detected over 120 projectiles launched from Lebanese territory towards Israel, and seven Israeli air attacks…
Jean-Pierre Lacroix (on screens), Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.
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Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix Briefing to the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, As you just heard from Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, the fragile situation that prevailed since November 2024 has given way to a significant escalation of hostilities. We…
Business Leaders from Across Cyprus Connect to Promote Women’s Empowerment and Economic Cooperation
On 3 March 2026, the Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Matters brought together women and men in business from across Cyprus for an event aimed at strengthening professional connections and promoting women’s…
From forced marriage abolishment to child protection – customary law reform brings hope
SOUTH SUDAN – ‘Let children be children.’ This is the one of the messages that resonated most with participants during the many meetings preceding and informing the reform of customary law, also known as Naath law. Today…
Animal health workers learn practical skills for improved livestock management, with UNMISS support
JONGLEI – A five-day veterinary training concluded at Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor, bringing together students and community animal health workers. Supported by Indian military…
Ituri: more than two hundred women mobilized in Drodro and Rho to strengthen their role in protecting communities
MONUSCO organized two awareness-raising days at the displacement sites in Djangi and Rho.
Turning struggle into strength – Wau Women’s Union creates networks of support, empowerment
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - At the Women’s Union Centre in Wau, conversations often tell stories of survival. Women come from different organizations, each carrying the burden of daily responsibilities: finding ways to earn…
Young students debate South Sudan’s political future on International Women’s Day
JONGLEI – As the world marked International Women’s Day, female debaters in Bor stepped onto the stage to discuss some of the most pressing political questions facing South Sudan: Can women lead better than men? Is federalism…
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UN Secretary-General's remarks after meeting with the President of the Republic of Lebanon Joseph Aoun
It’s in difficult moments that friendship and solidarity are essential. And I’m here as a friend of the Lebanese people in full solidarity with the Lebanese people. I know that the Lebanese are suffering enormously. I know…