27 Nov 2025 -
One year ago, a Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into effect, rapidly de-escalating two months of devastating hostilities and human suffering on both sides of the Blue Line.
The arrangement offered a ray of hope and raised expectations of more durable solutions, amidst a transformative period in the broader region.
25 Nov 2025 - Lebanon today joins the world in launching the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, shining a spotlight on one of the fastest growing threats to women’s safety: digital violence.
20 Nov 2025 - Marking nearly one year since the November Understanding came into effect, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, told the United Nations Security Council that “since that time, noteworthy progress has been achieved on some issues, while others remain at a standstill”.
27 Oct 2025 - The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, began today a visit to Israel as part of her regular consultations with stakeholders key to the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
24 Oct 2025 - As the United Nations turns 80, while pursuing change and reform, Lebanon is passing through a momentous period of its modern history that will determine its path forward. Meanwhile, major regional shifts and global forces continue to shape a new security and geopolitical landscape.
01 Oct 2025 - Under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon, UN Women Lebanon and the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) today unveiled a landmark research paper: “Lebanese Women: From Political Participation to Party Leadership.”
04 Aug 2025 -
Five years have passed since the explosion at the Beirut Port shattered lives and neighbourhoods and shocked the world. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, today expressed solidarity with all those affected by the blast, many of whom continue to bravely pursue justice.
23 Jul 2025 -
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, begins today a visit to Israel for meetings with senior Israeli officials.
The visit is part of the Special Coordinator’s regular consultations with key stakeholders on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) and the November 2024 Cessation of Hostilities Understanding.