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UN and EU sign agreement to enhance cooperation and strengthen response in peace operations
The United Nations and the European Union signed an agreement today in the margins of the 75th session of the General Assembly to enhance cooperation and strengthen collective response in peace operations and crisis…
Kenyan peacekeeper wins United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2020 Award
New York, 24 May 2021 - A Kenyan peacekeeper, who recently completed her assignment in Darfur, Sudan is selected to receive the 2020 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Military Gender Advisor Steplyne…
Secretary-General’s Remarks to the General Assembly Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East and Palestine [as delivered]
The past ten days have witnessed a dangerous and horrific surge in deadly violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly Gaza, and in Israel. I am deeply shocked by the continued air and artillery bombardment by…
Secretary-General's remarks to UN Security Council Open Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: "Addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa"
Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the important subject of addressing the root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have warned…
Secretary-General's video message to the International Conference to Support the Sudanese Transition
I thank France for hosting today’s Conference. We have a responsibility to help Sudan consolidate its democratic transition. Rebuild its economy. And deliver sustainable peace and development for all its diverse society. I…
- MONUSCO 01
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Secretary-General strongly condemns Monday’s attack against a temporary position of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Beni territory, North Kivu, by…
- UNIFIL 01
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the death of Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Erskine - first UNIFIL Force Commander from 1978 to 1981
The Secretary-General is saddened at the passing of Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Erskine, of Ghana, at the age of 86. Lt. Gen. Erskine served as UNIFIL’s first Force Commander from 1978 to 1981, a particularly difficult time for south…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers 01
Secretary-General's remarks at the Annual Memorial Service to honour United Nations Personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2020 [as delivered]
Dear Colleagues and family members, We gather to remember and honour United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty over the course of last year. While we unfortunately cannot yet gather in person, this…
Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council on enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Subregional Organizations in enhancing confidence building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution [as delivered]
I would like to thank the Vietnamese Presidency for organizing this open debate and for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on what has been a key priority since taking office: cooperation between the United Nations…
- Addressing Explosive Threats (UNMAS) 01
Secretary-General's remarks at Security Council Open Debate on Mine Action [as delivered]
Mr. President, Excellencies, Let me first congratulate His Excellency Foreign Minister Bui Son on his appointment and welcome him to the United Nations. I thank Viet Nam for putting this important issue on the agenda and…
