11 December 2012 - The members of the Security Council condemn the arrest, on 10 December 2012, of the Prime Minister of Mali, Mr Cheick Modibo Diarra, by members of the Malian Armed Forces, which led to the resignation of…

HELMAND - Local authorities of Helmand province distributed assistance to around two thousands needy families in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah yesterday, stated a press release issued by the Helmand Governor’s Office…

On the occasion of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) 5th anniversary, the Centre has published a brochure to mark its anniversary and 5 years of successful work in Central…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan - On 11 December, an international conference entitled "Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy: Bases for Peace and Stability" was held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The conference was co-organized by the…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan Dear Deputy Chair of the cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Ovezgeldyevich, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, Excellencies, dear…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan Dear Mr. President, First of all I would like to thank you for your warm congratulations on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the official opening of the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy…

KABUL - Afghan authorities have achieved progress in implementing the Law on Elimination of Violence against Women to bring perpetrators of violence against women to justice said the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan Delivered by Mr. Jeffrey Feltman Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs It is a pleasure to convey my warm greetings as you mark the fifth anniversary of the United Nations Regional Centre for…

KABUL - Along with a former President of Finland, two senior United Nations officials today jointly condemned the assassination of Nadia Sidiqi, an Afghan provincial official working in women’s affairs. ( UN News Centre)…

Afghan singer Farhad Darya appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador in Afghanistan 10 December 2012 – As a three-day regional consultation among celebrities, artists and sports personalities from Afghanistan and her neighbours…

NEWYORK - Everyone has the right to be heard and to shape the decisions that affect their community. This right is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and fully integrated in international law, especially…

10 December 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General today reminded the UN readiness to continue support Burundian institutions in promoting good governance and combat against corruption initiatives, namely…