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UNSCOL Joins Commemoration of World Press Freedom Day
The UN, Lebanon’s Ministry of Information, the media as well civil society activities, academics and students marked on 3 May the World Press Freedom Day at a conference organized by UNESCO-Beirut. Focusing on the global theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General ‘s message for World Press Freedom Day
New York, 3 May 2023 For three decades, on World Press Freedom Day, the international community has celebrated the work of journalists and media workers. This day highlights a basic truth: all our freedom depends on press freedom. Freedom of the press is the foundation of democracy and justice. It…
- Peace Begins with Me
Peace Begins with Me: A Photographic Journey Through 75 Years of United Nations Peacekeeping
New York, 1 May 2023 –United Nations Peacekeeping today launched a special photo exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York to honor the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th anniversary. The exhibit is part of a year-long global campaign, under the theme…
- AU Communiqués
UNOAU Statement | SRSG Onanga-Anyanga’s Remarks to the AUPSC on “One Year of ATMIS Operations: Progress, Challenges, and Funding”
Distinguished Chairperson, Excellencies, Members of the AUPSC, Distinguished Guests, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the AU PSC to commemorate one year of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. I would like to start by highlighting the overall progress achieved in Somalia in the…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC COMMUNIQUÉ |1151st MEETING ON ATMIS Operations: Progress, Challenges and Funding
The Council expressed deep concern over reported funding gaps, which have had an effect on the drawdown of forces from Somalia on 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2024 respectively; strongly stresses the need to strengthening the SSF prior to the drawdown so as to avoid leaving a security vacuum to be…
SRSG Ziadeh to UN Security Council: Commitments in recent agreements need to be matched by courageous leadership and action
Leaders in Belgrade and Pristina must take responsible steps to rebuild confidence in the normalisation of relations, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Caroline Ziadeh said in her latest address to the Security Council. Speaking in relation to significant agreements reached by the…
United Nations thanks Switzerland for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 26 April 2023 - Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Switzerland for its strong support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military and police personnel deployed around the world under the UN flag. This year marks…
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MINUSMA strongly condemns attacks in Sévaré
Bamako, April 22, 2023 - MINUSMA strongly condemns the April 22 attacks on the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) camp in Sévaré and the nearby car bombings that killed and injured civilians, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in the Serema site. Shots were also fired toward the MINUSMA…
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Secretary-General’s message on International Mother Earth Day
New York, 22 April 2023 On International Mother Earth Day, we reflect on humanity’s most important relationship — our relationship with the natural world. From the air we breathe to the water we drink to the soil that grows our food – humanity’s health depends on the health of Mother Earth. Yet we…
UNISFA welcomes outcome of the Ngok and Twic Peace Conference in Wau
Abyei, 20 April 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei UNISFA welcomes efforts by the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka communities to find a peaceful resolution to the intercommunal violence that has threatened the peace and security in the southern part of the Abyei Box and northern…