Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen the country’s institutional and operational capacities to address contamination from anti-personnel mines and other explosive devices in areas most affected by the armed conflict. The cooperation was formalized during a note…
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action activities aimed at improving civilian safety, humanitarian access, and early recovery in conflict-affected areas of Sudan. The €3 million contribution will support the implementation of the 18-month project “Rebuilding Sudan: Mine…
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya from Tripoli.
22 April 2026 – As part of his continuing regional engagements, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Muscat, where he met with senior Omani officials to discuss the way forward for Yemen’s peace process amid evolving regional dynamics. The Special Envoy highlighted Oman’s crucial role in supporting dialogue and underscored the importance of regional support for the UN mediation process. The Special Envoy also…
TRIPOLI – For their third session: members of the Structured Dialogue’s Governance Track met for four days during April 13-16 to develop recommendations on unifying and strengthening the governance framework in Libya and identifying a path to inclusive elections. Members discussed ways to strengthen the constitutional and executive governance to overcome the current political bottleneck as well as local governance. Deputy Special Representative…
UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in Leer, southern Unity State. “Access to justice is vital for vulnerable people,” shares Nyaluda. “I encourage other women to report their cases and seek legal aid because too many suffer in silence and fear.” She is one of…
UPPER NILE - A year ago, Nasir was the scene of horrific violence when clashes erupted between armed forces and youth militia, causing significant loss of life and widespread displacement of local communities. The resilient former residents are now gradually returning to rebuild their lives, eager to restore their sense of community wellbeing and work together for a peaceful future. “Some people were scared to return when conflict arose in this…
Mogadishu – The achievements and potential of Somali women in their country’s maritime sector were celebrated today at an event to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime. “This is a day to celebrate the Somali women…
On 18 May, the AUPSC convened its 1155th open session to discuss ‘Humanitarian Action in Africa’. The meeting, which was chaired by Ambassador Rebecca Amuge Otengo, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uganda and…
In Unity state, the UN Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, the UN Population Fund and the state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, team up to hold a two-day workshop on improving established policies for preventing and…
The UNMISS in-house band —the Flamingoes— held a peace concert in Raja county, Western Bahr El Ghazal bringing excitement, joy, and hope to the town. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya /UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – The world’s newest…
UNITY – In South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, violence against women and girls is often used as a weapon of war. As the country begins its democratic transition by beginning to draft its permanent constitution and…
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, is currently on the cusp of becoming a true democracy, by beginning to draft its permanent constitution in preparation for its first-ever elections scheduled to…
From 15 to 17 May, UNOAU held its annual retreat in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As part of the retreat, UNOAU held strategic discussions with the AU Department for Political Affairs Peace and Security (PAPS) on 15 May, involving…
From 15 to 17 May, UNOAU attended a meeting on Gender mainstreaming in SSR. The meeting was organized by the AUC and took place in Port-Louis, Mauritius. The objective of the meeting was to review the learning content of the…
New York, 17 May 2023 On this World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, we highlight the power of technology to advance sustainable development in Least Developed Countries. The digital revolution is a defining…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Washington DC where he met Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other senior U.S. officials to explore ways to support progress…
“[…] we have discussed, in particular, the situation in Haiti. Haiti is in a tragic, tragic situation. You have dramatic humanitarian needs. You have a political system that is paralyzed, and you have levels of violence by…
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL MARTHA AMA A. POBEE’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON THE G5 SAHEL JOINT FORCE New York, 16 May 2023 Madam President, distinguished Members of the Security Council, Thank you for giving me the…