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- Security Council Resolution 1701
Note to Correspondents on the extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities, which followed talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the United States. He reaffirms the support of the United…

Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Meets Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
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- Crisis
- Good Offices
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Special Coordinator discusses cessation of hostilities and DC talks with Lebanese officials
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings with Lebanese government officials and political leaders this week on the cessation of hostilities and efforts to consolidate…

- Security Council
USG DiCarlo urges unified messaging and strong action by Security Council on Sudan
Remarks by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Security Council Briefing on Sudan New York, 19 February 2026 Thank you, Madam President, Just over a month ago, Sudan reached a…

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USG DiCarlo urges action to sustain Gaza ceasefire and advance two-State solution
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East New York, 18 February 2026 Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of…
- Climate, Peace and Security
- UNMISS
South Sudan: Floods, conflict, and finding higher ground
A new podcast series is exploring the growing link between climate change, conflict and peacebuilding, highlighting how communities on the frontlines are responding to increasingly complex challenges. Produced by the U nited…

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- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Young women are building peace in Quibdó through empathy
The Empatía Chocó Foundation supports community initiatives that advance women’s rights, violence prevention, and youth leadership.

Remarks by Anita Kiki Gbeho, Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS at a press conference in Juba
[NEAR VERBATIM] Thank you for joining me and welcome to everyone listening on Radio Miraya. It’s a pleasure to speak with you in my new role as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations…

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- Youth Engagement
UNSMIL welcomes strong participation in Local Youth Council elections
TRIPOLI — UNSMIL representatives attended Saturday’s Local Youth Council elections, which reflected the energy and commitment of young Libyans seeking to contribute to their country’s future through participation, dialogue…

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UN and NGOs launch 529 million USD response plan for 2.7 million Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan
The United Nations, together with national and international NGO partners launched today the 2026 Response Plan for Afghan Returnees (RPAR)

Breaking the silence: UNFICYP brings women together for an open conversation on menopause
On 18 May, women from across the island gathered at an UNFICYP networking forum to break the silence around a topic that affects every woman

Director for Europe and Central Asia Division of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations briefs the Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
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- Security Council
At Security Council, Director Kayoko Gotoh calls for renewed diplomacy and ceasefire in Ukraine
Director, Europe and Central Asia Division, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Kayoko Gotoh’s remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine New York, 19 May 2026 Mr. President, Well into its…

For example, on Wednesday, May 20, 11 tons of response equipment arrived on MONUSCO flights from Kinshasa and Nairobi.
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Ebola response support: MONUSCO airlifts nearly 30 tons of equipment to Bunia
On the ground, the Blue Helmets are also stepping up awareness-raising efforts among the population.
