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Unified regional approach on South Sudan conflict is “critical” says United Nations head in country A coherent and unified regional approach on solving the conflict in South Sudan has been urged by the head of the UN…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL CEREMONY UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS Excellencies,Colleagues,Ladies and gentlemen, We are here today to honour the 117 men and woman from 43 countries who lost…

For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has risen steadily over the years, and…

Mr. President,Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. 2. It may seem unusual to start my briefing with…

Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered] Mr. President,Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief…

‘Africa Day’ 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said, urging humanity to…

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…

Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…

Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN Peacekeeping; according to the chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jean-Pierre Lacroix. He…