SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga Concludes Visit to Tanzania
UN Special Representative concluded a visit to Tanzania, reaffirming support for dialogue, unity, peace, and inclusive national development.
Bor communities mark International Women’s Day amid rising violence
JONGLEI – “Today is the perfect example of women’s empowerment with so many of us coming together from different ethnicities, locations and experiences. Such occasions give us the opportunity to come together to shape a more peaceful, prosperous future” said Akur Magot, a women’s representative. Akur, a mother of five, has taken a rare day off her usual fishing and farming activities to participate in the International Women’s Day celebration…
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"Further escalation benefits no one," USG DiCarlo tells Security Council on the situation in Lebanon
Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon New York, 11 March 2025 Mister President, Amid an already devastating escalation in the Middle East, the decision by Hizbullah to attack Israel on 2 March has again drawn Lebanon into a conflict it neither sought nor can afford. In violation of Security Council resolution 1701, Hizbullah has since fired…
The United Nations strongly condemns the escalation of violence that caused the death of a UN staff member and two other civilians in Goma
Kinshasa, 11 March 2026 – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Acting Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and UN Designated Official for Security, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, strongly condemns the escalation of violence observed on Wednesday morning in Goma, notably involving the use of attack…
In Ituri, MONUSCO and its partners are strengthening women’s involvement in peacebuilding.
To support the efforts of the authorities, peacekeepers in Gina brought together women to discuss education, culture and health.
Report of the Secretary-General: The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security
NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available. Report by the Secretary-General: The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security
Mine Action in support of the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda - 10th anniversary of the YPS agenda
Testimony from Amélia Sobola Luandima, Lawyer and Marking Expert, National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (CNC-ALPC), Central Logistics Base of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Kinshasa. Since 2024, I have been working in the field of weapons marking - a crucial role in strengthening justice, security, and the traceability of weapons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Every day, I help secure these…
UNIFIL peacekeepers help civilians move to safety
At the request of the municipality of Alma Shaab in southwestern Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers facilitated the movement of dozens of civilians to safety this morning. The peacekeepers helped about 80 civilians move out of UNIFIL’s area of operations in accordance with its protection of civilians mandate and in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The operation took about two and a half hours. Since…
UNIFIL peacekeepers meet civilians waiting to be evacuated.
Growing hope – prison farms in South Sudan solve more than just food shortages
TEREKEKA – It is a mercilessly humid day in Central Equatoria. But for peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), it’s another opportunity to find solutions to the many challenges that communities across the country face. A patrol from the UN Peacekeeping mission winds its way through dusty roads, stopping at checkpoints. Inside the cars are uniformed and military personnel who are bound for Terekeka county…
Prison hygiene: MONUSCO and UNFPA help restore dignity to women in detention in Bunia
A sensitization session on personal hygiene and mental health in detention was organized at the central prison of Bunia.
NEW YORK - UN human rights chief tells UN Security Council in debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict. Full Statement “More political will and less political exceptionalism” is required for the Security Council to…
Abidjan, 12 November 2009... Helicopters will transport the provisional electoral list from different hubs in Daloa, Bouaké, Odienné and Korhogo, to Odienné, Man, Séguéla, Boundiali, Tengrela, Kong and Bouna for posting in…
Madnodje Mounoubai, spokesperson: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen In view of recent developments that have caused further debate on the role and action of MONUC to protect civilians, support the FARDC and the efforts to…
As part of an ongoing effort to expand its presence to support implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the UN Mission in Sudan opened a new team site in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State county of Raja on 9…
Turning its attention to ex-combatants to Lakes State, the Southern Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (SSDDR) Commission in collaboration with the Integrated UN DDR unit officially launched its programme in…
Abidjan, 10 November 2009... The handover of the provisional electoral list is a great step towards resolving the Ivorian crisis, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, said in…
Abidjan, 11 November 2009... The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Côte d'Ivoire, YJ. Choi, launched the transportation of the electoral list throughout the country by the Mission on Wednesday…
NEW YORK - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed Japan’s intention to increase its assistance for Afghanistan to a total of up to $5 billion over the next five years, and said he hopes other nations will follow suit…
The first Regional Workshop of the Local Policing Partnership Boards (LPPB), organized by UNIPSIL's United Nations Police, was held 11 and 12 November 2009 in Bo.
NEW YORK - UN human rights chief tells UN Security Council in debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict. “More political will and less political exceptionalism” is required for the Security Council to be more…
KABUL - The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan today warns that the H1N1 flu pandemic may affect more people during the looming winter as the disease spreads rapidly in cold weather. “The disease spreads rapidly…
11 November 2009 – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan today warns that the H1N1 flu pandemic may affect more people during the looming winter as the disease spreads rapidly in cold weather. “The disease…