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SRSG Tanin joins Mayor of Zvečan/Zveçan in opening panel discussion for International Women’s Day
On 7 March 2018, the eve of International Women’s Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, opened the event, “Role(s) of Women in Society”, a first of its kind initiative hosted…
Syria ‘bleeding inside and out’ as conflict enters eighth year, says UN chief
Despite a United Nations Security Council demand to institute a 30-day ceasefire across Syria, airstrikes, shelling and ground offensives have intensified in Eastern Ghouta, Secretary-General António Guterres reported Monday…
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…
The Deputy Secretary-General --- Remarks to the Peacebuilding Commission Meeting on Liberia
Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed addresses the opening meeting of the fifty-sixth session of the Commission for Social Development. UN Photo/Manuel Elias (Archived photo) New York, 13 March 2018 [As prepared for…
French-led Force Commander’s reserve gets new commander
The command of UNIFIL’s French-led Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) changed from Colonel Bastian Dufilhol to Colonel Olivier Baudet during a ceremony at the Reserve’s main base in Dayr Kifa on Monday. With the change in…
As Syria conflict enters eighth year, UN agencies join call for peace and safe aid delivery
Two United Nations relief agencies on Wednesday joined a chorus of international organizations and partners in the quest to end seven years of conflict in Syria, urging warring parties to allow humanitarian access for the…