Mogadishu - Mr. President, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce the Secretary-General’s report on Somalia. At the outset, I would like to thank the Council for its continued support to peace and state building…

Twenty years ago, a historic document was adopted in Vienna. It crystallized the principle that human rights are universal, and committed States to the promotion and protection of all human rights for all people, regardless…

KABUL - Addressing a conference in Kabul today, a senior United Nations official praised efforts to develop a youth policy for Afghanistan, and emphasized the international community’s support for its implementation.“This is…

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year’s observance also marks 20 years since a bold step forward in the struggle to…

10 December 2013 - The United Nations Security Council today urged a return to constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau, which has postponed presidential and legislative elections until next year, and warned that it would…

KABUL - The United Nations is observing Human Rights Day around the world today by recognizing human rights achievements made over the past two decades since the adoption of the landmark Vienna Declaration and Programme of…

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year’s observance also marks 20 years since a bold step forward in the struggle to…

(Check against delivery) Mr. President, 1. When I last briefed this Council just over a month ago, I spoke of the precariousness of the security situation in Libya. Regrettably, this continues to be true today. Discontent as…

Corruption suppresses economic growth by driving up costs, and undermines the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources. It breaches fundamental human rights, exacerbates poverty and increases inequality…

On the event of the International Human Rights day and the end of the 16 days of activism against gender violence. You are kindly invited to attend a private reception featuring speeches about the current status of human…

KABUL - Coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day, Afghan authorities today launched a United Nations-backed anti-corruption project aimed at supporting efforts to strengthen administrative systems and improve the…

KABUL - The Government of Sweden will provide a grant of close to $10 million for a United Nations-backed programme aimed at improving literacy rates in Afghanistan.“Literacy is a fundamental pillar for building a modern…