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New York, 20 September 2017 1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, hosted a high-level event on Libya in New York, on 20 September 2017, at the level of Heads of State and Government. Participants included representatives of Algeria, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia…

Bogota, 22 September 2017. The United Nations Mission in Colombia informs that, in accordance with the Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP, the activities related to the laying down of weapons from the FARC-EP have finalized. These activities include the deactivation…

The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Secretary-General and the Foreign Minister exchanged views on Kazakhstan’s priorities during its upcoming presidency of the Security Council. They discussed the Astana Process…

New York, 21 September 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, congratulates the government of the Central African Republic for the ratification today of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the…

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.176

New York, 20 September 2017 Allow me before starting to say that I believe this meeting can have an historic significance. When one looks at today’s situation in the world, we see protracted conflict situations everywhere. We see new conflicts that emerge or re-emerge, like recently in Myanmar. And…

New York, 20 September 2017 Six years ago, the Libyan people were promised a transition of 18 months. Their transitions continue, and if no action is taken, no end is in sight. Since my appointment, I have done my utmost to meet with Libyans from across the country, to listen to their thoughts and…

Tripoli, 19 September 2017— UNDP Libya and Tatweer Research have reached an agreement to partner and invest in the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Libya. This first-of-its-kind landmark project, part of a three-year EU-funded initiative to be implemented by UNDP, aiming to help local…

Today we come together to observe the International Day of Peace. The theme is: “Together for Peace, Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”. Here in South Sudan people face enormous challenges. Half the population is suffering from severe hunger and is in need of food aid. One-third of the population…