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Need for “global solidarity” never more clear in UN history, SRSG Tanin tells the Security Council
21 October 2020 - In the United Nations’ 75-year history the need for global solidarity and international cooperation has never been as clearly demonstrated as it is today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Stéphane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. **Western Sahara Our colleagues in the UN Mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO) reports that, as of this morning, it observed some…

Marking the 75th UN Day, UNIFIL head reaffirms commitment to cessation of hostilities
UNIFIL today observed United Nations Day at its headquarters in south Lebanon, with its head reaffirming the UN Mission’s commitment to maintain the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel while allowing space for…

UNIFIL joins NCLW in marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
UNIFIL today joined the National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) in marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence at…

Improved conditions for female military personnel at camp Kassaï
MINUSCA today handed over a set of renovated buildings specially designated for female military personnel at Camp Kassaï in Bangui – shining a light on issues of gender within Security Sector Reform (SSR). The significance of…

SRSG TANIN WELCOMES NEW COMMANDER OF KFOR, MG FRANCO FEDERICI
Today, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Major General Franco Federici, the new Commander of KFOR, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Tanin underscored the importance of continued…

Nepalese peacekeepers intervene to prevent intercommunal clash in Lakes
A rapid response by UNMISS peacekeepers from Nepal has resulted in preventing a potential intercommunal clash between armed groups in Cueibet in the Lakes region of South Sudan. Within minutes of receiving warning of a…

Eastern Equatorian women strive for political roles to shape a peaceful, prosperous South Sudan
UNMISS recently organized state-wide forum on the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Eastern Equatoria. “We can’t just keep talking. If we really want our voices to be…

“It’s hard to build peace while hiding behind a mask”: James Katunge, Rwanda
The Rwanda Formed Police Unit in Malakal pictured during a medal parade honouring their contributions towards building durable peace in South Sudan. These UNPOL officers have set a benchmark for being agile, nimble and robust…

UNAMID peacekeepers conduct basic life support training for volunteers in Central Darfur
UNAMID photo. Zalingei- 26 November; UNAMID Forward Surgical Team from Pakistan organized a “Basic Life Support (BLS)’’ training session for 18 volunteers from the local community and members of the Military contingents. The…
