- Myanmar
Special Envoy on Myanmar's remarks to the General Assembly [as delivered]
New York, UN Noeleen Heyzer, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Madame Vice-President, Distinguished Delegates, It is an honour to address the General Assembly in my capacity as the Special Envoy of the…

UNMISS’ integrated patrol provides relief for a multitude of challenges in Terekeka
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “What we are missing are integrated solutions to complex problems. None of the challenges we are facing are isolated.” This statement by Terekeka County Commissioner, Emmanuel Loku, is a prime example of…

UNIFIL support helps communities cope with the impact of conflict
Over the past weeks, UNIFIL peacekeepers ramped up support to communities affected by the recent hostilities – including through medical assistance, education support, veterinary support, and facilitating humanitarian…

The Uruguayan Battalion IV of MONUSCO held a change-of-command ceremony in Goma on September 1.
©MONUSCO Photo Jean-Claude Wenga
In Goma, a new battalion of uruguayan peacekeepers continues a 25-year commitment in Africa
The Uruguay IV Battalion of MONUSCO held a command handover ceremony in Goma on September 1. The event was an important moment for the Uruguayan peacekeepers and for the United Nations mission, which paid tribute to…

- Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration
UNOAU and partners support second cohort of AU Fellowship Programme on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
From 28 to 31 July, the African Union Commission, with support from the United Nations Office to the African Union and other partners, convened the second cohort of the AU Fellowship Programme on Disarmament and Non…

Informal monthly meeting of UNSC President and AUPSC Chairperson for August 2026
On 31 July, Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen , Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of August, and Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Khaled, Permanent…

STEM and climate resilience survey in Cyprus
The Technical Committees on Gender Equality and Environment invite you to take part in a survey on STEM & climate resilience in Cyprus. Complete the survey and share your perspective. This survey is a joint initiative of the…

UNMISS-funded construction of Amaki Bridge reconnects rural communities in Maridi County
WESTERN EQUATORIA - For years, residents of Amaki Boma in Maridi County have struggled to cross a waterway to access already scarce healthcare, schools and markets, particularly during the rainy season when water levels surge…

- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 28 August - 4 September 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Ruiz Massieu calls for sustained action in Haiti following deadly attack in Kenscoff On 28 August, Special Representative of the…

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Afghanistan
The Secretary-General reiterates his call on the de facto authorities to immediately reverse the ban on Afghan women working for the UN.

UNOAU and Denmark Launch New Cooperation on Climate, Peace and Security
UNOAU and Denmark launched new cooperation to strengthen UN–AU efforts on Climate, Peace and Security through 2028.
Information note: Bentiu IDP Camp Court opens today to strengthen access to justice
Juba/ Bentiu, 7 September 2026 - In collaboration with the Unity State Government, the Judiciary of South Sudan (JOSS) and the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…