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- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN Special Coordinator Meets Lebanon's Caretaker Foreign Minister
Today, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka met with caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bouhabib. The Special Coordinator underlined that the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2695 on the renewal of UNIFIL’s mandate should be an opportunity for all sides to recommit to stability in southern…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Moment of Silence and Calls for Justice on Third Anniversary of Beirut Blast
On the third anniversary of the catastrophic Beirut Port explosion of 4 August 2020, representatives of the United Nations, the diplomat community in Lebanon and Lebanese and Lebanese authorities, led by UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka and upon her invitation, observed a moment of silence at…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon Three Years After Beirut Port Blast
On the third anniversary of the catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut on 4 August 2020, the members of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) express their solidarity with the families of the victims and with those whose lives, homes, and livelihoods were severely affected by this…
- Good Offices
Special Coordinator Holds Round of Meetings with Lebanese Stakeholders
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings this week with Lebanese officials and stakeholders on issues of priority for Lebanon’s peace, security and stability. With Deputy Parliament Speaker Elias BouSaab, they discussed the importance of accelerating the…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN Special Coordinator Briefs the Security Council on Implementation of Resolution 1701
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka and United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today briefed the Security Council on the latest report of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701…
- Good Offices
Special Coordinator Meets Lebanon Religious Leaders
As part of her meetings with different Lebanese stakeholders, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka discussed this week with two of Lebanon’s top religious leaders the political and socio-economic situation and the importance of maintaining the country’s social cohesion. With Maronite Patriarch…
- Good Offices
Special Coordinator Continues Round of Political Meetings
UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka continued this week her round of meetings with political leaders and parliamentarians in Lebanon ahead of her briefing to the UN Security Council next week. While underlining the urgent need to break the political impasse in Lebanon, the Special Coordinator…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Discussions on Situation Along the Blue Line Ahead of Security Council Briefing
Following a recent rise in tension along Lebanon’s southern border, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka and UNIFIL Force Commander Maj. Gen. Aroldo Lazaro met with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on 6 July with the participation of the caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs…
- Political and Institutional Stability
SCL Discusses Energy Reforms with Lebanon Minister
UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka met on 4 July with Lebanon’s caretaker Minister of Energy Walid Fayad to discuss the crucial reforms needed in the energy sector as the country continues to struggle with a long-term electricity crisis. The discussions covered how the ministry is exploring…
- Innovation Corner
- Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)
UNSCOL Launches Virtual Reality Documentary “Dreaming of Lebanon”
The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) and the Innovation Cell at the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA) launched yesterday in Beirut the virtual reality documentary “Dreaming of Lebanon” that provides an immersive experience…