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- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Women's Representation in Politics
Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Women’s Representation in Politics 19 October 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka encourages the discussion in Parliament of a gender quota in the upcoming elections. Women’s representation in politics is critical for…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Today's Incidents of Violence in Beirut
Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Today’s Developments 14 October, 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka expressed her deep concern over the outbreaks of violence that took place in parts of Beirut today and resulted in several deaths and injuries…
- Political and Institutional Stability
- Security Council Press Statements
Security Council Press Statement on Lebanon
The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement on 10 September 2021 of the formation of a new government in Lebanon led by Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the 20 September 2021 vote of confidence by the Parliament of Lebanon as necessary first steps towards the resolution of Lebanon’s…
Security Council Press Statement on Lebanon (27 September 2021)
Security Council Press Statement on Lebanon (27 September 2021)
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon 22 September 2021 The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) welcomes the formation of the new Government and of the Lebanese Parliament’s vote of confidence in the government and its programme. In line with key provisions of the…
- Political and Institutional Stability
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the formation of a new Government in Lebanon
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement today of the formation of a new Government of Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling with a deepening crisis and hardship. The Secretary-General urges Lebanon’s new Government to implement a tangible reform agenda that addresses the needs and…
- The UN in Lebanon
Lebanon Humanitarian Fund Allocates US$6 Million to Respond to Fuel Crisis in Lebanon
The United Nation’s Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Najat Rochdi, announced a US$6 million allocation from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) to ensure the continuation of critical health care services affected by the ongoing fuel crisis in the country. This will complement a $4 million…
- The UN in Lebanon
UN Humanitarian Chief Concludes Visit to Syria, Lebanon and Turkey
The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, has concluded his seven-day visit to Syria, Lebanon and Turkey yesterday, his first official mission in the region since he assumed his functions. The humanitarian chief landed in Damascus via…
- The UN in Lebanon
ESCWA Warns: Three-Quarters of Lebanon’s Residents Plunge Into Poverty
ESCWA warns: Three-quarters of Lebanon’s residents plunge into poverty Beirut, 3 September 2021-- Poverty in Lebanon has drastically increased over the past year, now affecting about 74% of the total population, warns a new policy brief on “ Multidimensional Poverty in Lebanon: Painful Reality and…
- Political and Institutional Stability
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the deteriorating socio-economic situation in Lebanon
The Secretary-General expresses his deep concern about the rapidly deteriorating socio-economic situation in Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling every day with hyperinflation, acute shortages of fuel, electricity, medicine and even access to clean water. The Secretary-General calls on all…