SRSG Farid Zarif meets with county officials of Rivercess County
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Liberia, Farid Zarif, has advised county officials, law enforcement agencies and the community to work together in tackling security issues when the United…
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International Day of Pakistani Peacekeepers Marked in Liberia
Special Representative of the Secretary-General lauds Pakistan for its contributions The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Farid Zarif lauded the…
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Statement of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, in response to the escalation of Islamophobia and homophobia following the events in Orlando
[New York, 17 June 2016] The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Mr. Adama Dieng, condemned the criminal attack that took place at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, United States, on 12 June…
Ban Names Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria as New Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
United nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Yacoub El Hillo of Sudan as his Deputy Special Representative in the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), succeeding Antonio Vigilante of Italy, who…
UN Secretary-General Welcomes Liberia’s Assumption of Security Responsibilities
The Secretary-General welcomes the full assumption today by the Government of Liberia of its national security responsibilities from the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), in accordance with Security Council…
UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia handing over security responsibility to national forces
30 June 2016 – Liberian security forces today took full control of their security for the first time since the civil war ended 13 years ago, marking a historic milestone for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia…
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Government of Liberia assumes full responsibility for national security
(Monrovia) - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia, Farid Zarif, today lauded the people and Government of Liberia for reassuming full control of the…
Take Action to Orange your Day
The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign , managed by UN Women, has proclaimed every 25th of the month as “Orange Day” – a day to take action to raise awareness and prevent violence against…
Students at a UN-backed development project site that supports vulnerable populations in Antananarivo, Madagascar. UN Photo/Mark Garten
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Secretary-General's Message on International Youth Day - 12 August 2016
The world’s young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future. Young people are directly…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Farid Zarif, briefs the Security Council. UN Photo/Manuel Elias
Liberia: ‘Arduous path to sustainable peace’ requires long-term Security Council engagement – UN envoy
25 August 2016 – The United Nations envoy for Liberia today stressed the need for long-term, robust engagement by stakeholders, particularly the Security Council, towards a sustainable peace in the West African country…
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Two-week United Nations strategic assessment mission to Liberia concludes
More must be done to consolidate gains in security sector and create the conditions for long-term peace (Monrovia) – A two-week strategic assessment mission from UN Headquarters concluded its work in Liberia today. Led by the…
Secretary-General's Message on International Literacy Day - September 8, 2016
Secretary-General's message on International Literacy Day. This year, the world has embarked on implementing the ambitious and transformational 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 universal, integrated and…