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- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE DAY OF VESAK
New York, 7 May 2020 I send warm wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak, a sacred occasion to millions of Buddhists around the world. As we honour the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha, we can all be…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AT LAUNCH OF POLICY BRIEF ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND COVID-19
New York, 6 May 2020 The COVID-19 crisis is affecting every aspect of our societies, revealing the extent of exclusion that the most marginalized members of society experience. Today, I would like to highlight how the…
Joint Statement by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
KABUL - Last week H.E. First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Deborah Lyons held their first meeting since assuming their respective offices. Together they discussed the Covid…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Security Council Press Elements from Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon (5 May 2020)
Security Council Press Elements from Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon (5 May 2020)
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Press Elements from the Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon
UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis and Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix briefed the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon during its regular meeting on the implementation of United Nations Security Council…
- Press Releases
Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Williams’ message on World Press Freedom Day
Tripoli, 3 May 2020 - An independent media, free from intimidation and threats, is crucial to laying the foundations of democracy. On this day, I want to pay tribute to the brave journalists and media workers in Libya who…
- Press Releases
UNHCR steps up help during Ramadan for displaced Libyans, refugees and asylum seekers, as war and Coronavirus make life harsher
TRIPOLI, 3 May 2020 - UNHCR has begun a series of extra emergency distributions in Tripoli, to assist some of the most vulnerable people during Ramadan, and as war and COVID-19 present new threats. The first distribution got…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS TO HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON PRESS FREEDOM AND TACKLING DISINFORMATION IN THE COVID-19
Excellencies, distinguished panel members, dear friends, Good morning, good afternoon and good evening. It is a great pleasure to speak to you, and I hope you are all keeping safe and well. We mark World Press Freedom Day…
Statement by Deborah Lyons on World Press Freedom Day
KA BUL - World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must play our part in defending press freedom. Afghanistan can be justly proud…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2020 “Journalism Without Fear or Favour”
New York, 3 May 2020 Journalists and media workers are crucial to helping us make informed decisions. As the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic, those decisions can make the difference between life and death. On World Press…