News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
Peace is a common good. Oftentimes it eludes us, in part because of our own actions and omissions. However, it is undeniable that peace has never been so coveted as it is today. While presenting ‘Our Common Agenda’, United…
Welcome to the launch of Season 4 of the "She Stands for Peace" podcast. As we embark on this new season, we want to take you on a journey—a journey that began with a simple yet powerful vision: to amplify the voices of women…
Port-au-Prince (20 September 2024) – Approximately one year ago, I stood before you and painted a bleak picture of the human rights situation in Haiti. Today, I am sad to say, that all indicators remain extremely worrying…
New York, 21 September 2024 Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Benin. During his visit, Mr…
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert intensified her diplomatic engagements as tensions escalated in and beyond Lebanon in response to the near-simultaneous explosions of communication…
On 20 September, the United Nations Office to the AU (UNOAU) participated in the Commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Ethiopia under the theme ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The…
Mogadishu – As Somalia advances in its journey towards self-reliance and sustainability in national security, the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains critical. Their impact on local communities and national…
This year's commemoration of the International Day of Peace is dedicated to Cultivating a Culture of Peace.
On September 19, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga participated in the second Steering Committee meeting of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT). The meeting was co-chaired by Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant…
NEW YORK - The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, today briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan. Read the full text of the Security Council briefing by SRSG…