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Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen on the Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict
As the Syrian conflict enters its thirteenth year, we remember with deep regret the countless lives lost, and recall the abuses and suffering of millions – not least the forcibly displaced, and the tens of thousands who remain arbitrarily detained, disappeared and missing. The situation in Syria is…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General‘s message on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia
New York, 15 March 2023 On this International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we focus attention – and call for action – to stamp out the poison of anti-Muslim hatred. The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims reflect humanity in all its magnificent diversity. But they often face bigotry and prejudice for no…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1144th Session on Women, Peace and Security in Africa
Theme: Integrating Women, Peace and Security agenda in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a focus on women in cross border trade in conflict and post-conflict situations. The Council underscored the significant role that women traders continue to play in…
- Cyprus
Note to Correspondents - on Cyprus
DPPA’s Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo will travel to Cyprus this week. On 15 March, she will meet with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides and Mr. Ersin Tatar, respectively, to discuss the way forward on the Cyprus issue. In addition, USG DiCarlo will…
AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS encourage Government and all stakeholders to increase the momentum for the implementation of the R-ARCSS
JUBA, 12 March 2023: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcome the meeting between H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit and H.E. First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on 10…
- Press Releases
SRSG Bathily's remarks to the press on the High-Level Panel for Elections
Brothers and sisters, women, men, boys and girls of this diverse and beautiful country, Libya, Members of the national and international press present here and online, Assalamu Alaikum! Thank you for joining me today. As Head of UNSMIL, the Security Council has given me the mandate to carry out the…
- Press Releases
THE SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP CONDEMNS THE OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE TOWARDS DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY SARANDA BOGUJEVCI AND CALLS FOR RESPECT FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS
The Security and Gender Group (SGG) condemns the offensive and sexist reactions towards Deputy President of the Assembly of Kosovo Saranda Bogujevci made on social media following a debate in Assembly on women’s rights to have children through medical assistance that took place on 9 March. Some of…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN Special Coordinator Meets Lebanese Officials Ahead of Security Council Briefing
Ahead of her briefing to the UN Security Council on 16 March, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka discussed with Lebanese officials this week the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701. In addition to outlining what has been accomplished so far, the Special Coordinator underlined the…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Special Coordinator Leads Roundtable Discussions on Women’s Day and Rebuilding Trust
On the occasion of Women’s Day, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka hosted roundtable discussions with Lebanese experts, academics and influencers on the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding trust and a better future for Lebanon. Special attention was given in the discussions to the…
- Press Releases
A MINUSMA Exhibition Honors Resilient Malian Women
The Medina Art Gallery in Bamako is currently showcasing an exhibition of photographs entitled “Resilient Women” that celebrates the bravery and resilience of women in Mali. The exhibition was launched on March 7th as a prelude to International Women's Day. It features 30 portraits of women from…