THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
Journalists go to the most dangerous places to give voice to the voiceless. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, detention, injuries and even death. We need leaders to defend a free media. This is…
UNMIL SRSG emphasizes importance of free media
03 May 2017 - Monrovia - On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Liberia, Farid Zarif today emphasized the significance of freedom of…
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Security Council Press Statement on the attack against MINUSMA
4 May 2017 | The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the camp of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Timbuktu, Mali, on 3…
Liberian Correctional Officer standing in front of Monrovia Central Prison building ©UNMIL Photo: Clement Atitwa
UNMIL recognizes Liberia’s new Corrections Plan and Operating Procedures
Monrovia – On 11 April 2017, Justice Minister and Attorney General Frederick D. Cherue approved the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR) Five-year Strategic Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The United…
Inmates in Monrovia acquire livelihood skills at an UNMIL sponsored Quick Impact Project
Monrovia, 04 May 2017 –Twenty-four inmates and six corrections officers, including three women all located at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP) today graduated from a three month basic tailoring training course funded by the…
Remember Slavery’ Student Videoconference to Celebrate Legacy, Contributions of Africa-Descended People, at United Nations Headquarters, 12 May
The Department of Public Information will partner with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) and Links, Inc. to organize its ninth annual…
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 15 May 2017 [as delivered] Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Ladies and Gentlemen…
UN Free and Equal campaigns launches special IDAHOT video
The UN Human Rights Office launched a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT. The new 2-minute video, “Faces”, celebrates the contributions that…
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ECOWAS, AU and UNMIL urge participation of political party leaders at preparatory meeting for the National Forum
In pursuance of the implementation of their respective mandates of facilitating peaceful, inclusive, credible, free and fair elections, the Office of the Special Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Liberia…
UNMIL’s DSRSG for Political and Rule of Law, Mr. Waldemar Vrey addresses the Judicial Retreat in Gbarnga, Bong County.
UNMIL echoes that free and fair elections are crucial for the maintenance of peace and security in Liberia
Gbarnga, 18 May 2017 – UNMIL’s Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Mr. Waldemar Vrey today visited Gbarnga Bong County. At the opening of a three-day Judicial Retreat…
UNMIL supported instituting the MOJ’s Gender Office
Monrovia - On 18 May 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in establishing its gender office. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Assistant Minister of Justice for Administration and Public Safety Cllr…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT
New York, 25 May 2017 [as delivered] Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I saw the tragic results…