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UNIFIL and Lebanese officials, activists celebrate women’s contribution in south Lebanon
UNIFIL peacekeepers joined Lebanese officials and women activists last week in celebrating women’s contribution to peace and stability in south Lebanon. Speaking at an event organized to mark International Women’s Day in the…
UN urges ‘post-ISIL’ new Iraq to draw on religious diversity, support minorities
As Iraq rebuilds after defeating a terrorist group, the country must draw on its religious diversity and protect minorities, including Yezidi and Christians, a senior United Nations official has said.
Rohingyas could face further violence if they return to Myanmar, UN adviser warns
International crimes were committed against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and those who fled the country could face further persecution if they return now, a senior United Nations official said Tuesday.
UN urges new, ‘post-ISIL’ Iraq to draw on diversity, support religious minorities
As Iraq rebuilds after defeating a terrorist group, the country must draw on its religious diversity and protect minorities, including Yezidi and Christians, a senior United Nations official has said.
Deputy head of UNMISS praises women’s participation in the peace process, reiterates UN support
Women leaders from across the country at the South Sudan Open Days Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security. Moustapha Soumaré, deputy head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, has praised the resilience, determination…
NEAR-VERBATIM OPENING REMARKS BY UNAMID JOINT SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, JEREMIAH MAMABOLO, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE HELD IN KHARTOUM
(22 February 2018; 10:30 hours; Marawi Hall, UNDP Building, Gama’a Street) Good morning ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our first meeting in 2018. Before I start the briefing, I’d like to…
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The Secretary-General's Remarks to Security Council Ministerial Briefing on “Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security”
New York, 21 February 2018 [as delivered] Mr. President, Allow me, in this very important debate, related to the Charter and to the maintenance of international peace and security, to convey a personal emotion I cannot hide…
East Ghouta: Action needed now to save hundreds of thousands ‘living in hell on earth,’ stresses UN
Deeply alarmed by the escalating violence in Syria’s east Ghouta, the United Nations has reiterated a call for an end to hostilities so that the sick and wounded can be immediately evacuated and humanitarian aid deliveries…
Freedom of expression essential for peace in South Sudan– UN report
Restrictions on freedom of expression in South Sudan are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking the space for debate and dissent” in the conflict-affected country, according to a new UN report. The report finds…
Road to peace in Central African Republic remains ‘long and difficult,’ says UN envoy
The violence plaguing communities across the Central African Republic (CAR) is a reminder that despite the efforts of all stakeholders, the path to peace, stability and reconciliation in the country remains long and difficult…