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…
JONGLEI/GPAA - Driving through the sprawling expanse of Akobo and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, it is easy to see the devastation wrought by a decade of civil war and climate shocks. But when one mingles with…
EASTERN EQUATORIA – With a permanent constitution being drafted to pave the way for elections in 2024, citizens, particularly those affiliated with civil society organizations, have an important role to play to make sure that…
Miles de excombatientes de las antiguas FARC-EP firmaron la paz en 2016 con la esperanza de obtener oportunidades para estudiar y trabajar que les permitieran construir una nueva vida. Sin embargo, al intentar ingresar al…
Former combatants in Mesetas, Meta, remain committed to peace On 29 March, in the former Territorial Space for Training and Reincorporation - TATR, in Mesetas, department of Meta, the Special Representative of the Secretary…
March 29, 2023 | In 2013, the African Union (AU) signed the Agreement on Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo, also referred to as the Framework Agreement and the region as a…
Remarks by Ms. Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Annual Donor Meeting New York, 28 March 2023 Excellencies, colleagues, friends – I would like to welcome you to DPPA’ Annual…
At Bor State Hospital, beds, like many other items, are in short supply. UN volunteers serving with UNMISS decided to make a valuable contribution towards increased access to healthcare. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS…
JONGLEI – Food, protective equipment, cleaning products and even beds were among the many useful things gratefully received by Bor State Hospital after United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) serving with the peacekeeping mission in…
In Bentiu, South Sudan, two years of incessant floods have created a climate crisis like no other this young nation has seen before. However, UNMISS engineers from Pakistan continue to mount an extraordinary response to save…
Rooting out discrimination based on ethnicity and gender were the main talking points during a multiethnic gathering of Kosovo’s young human rights activists. The Youth Initiative for Human Rights in Pristina hosted about 30…
Rooting out discrimination based on ethnicity and gender were the main talking points during a multiethnic gathering of Kosovo’s young human rights activists. The Youth Initiative for Human Rights in Pristina hosted about 30…
In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful: “Our Lord, decide between us and our people with truth. You are the best of those who judge.” On 4 Ramadan 1444 AH / 26 March 2023, the 5+5 Joint Military Committee …