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Secretary-General’s Message for the International Day of Peace
New York, 21 September 2023 As we mark this International Day of Peace, people and our planet are in crisis. Conflicts driving record numbers of people from their homes. Deadly fires, raging floods and soaring temperatures. Poverty, inequalities and injustices. Mistrust, division and prejudice. This…
Bangladesh Air Force’s contribution to MINUSMA: A decade of dedication
The significant role played by the Bangladesh Air Force in supporting air operations for MINUSMA, the UN peace mission in Mali, has been a testament to the nation's commitment to peace and stability on a global scale. Their engagement in this endeavor has spanned a decade, underscoring a deep-seated…
In Benin, SRSG Simão renews United Nations support
Dakar, 1 8 September 2023 - 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 a two-day visit to Benin on Friday 15 September 2023. The visit is part of his regional familiarization tour…
Deputy Special Representative Biha concludes a three-day visit to Abidjan
Dakar, 15 September 2023 - The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, concluded a three-day visit to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The objective of the visit was to participate in the launch of the Integrated Border Stability…
UN chief issues clarion call for peace, marking International Day
13 September 2023, New York — As the United Nations prepares for its annual gathering of world leaders next week, peace advocates and activists mark the International Day for Peace, joining Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call to “build, drive and sustain peace for all” across an increasingly…
38th High-Level meeting of Heads of UN Missions
Dakar, 12 September 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simao, hosted, on 12 September 2023 in Dakar, Senegal, the 38 th. Meeting of the Heads of the United Nations Missions. The…