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When I was High Commissioner for Refugees, I came many times to Lebanon and I could see the solidarity of the people of Lebanon with so many refugees. I believe this is the moment for us all in the world to express the same…

Merci infiniment Monsieur le Président. Permettez-moi de parler en Anglais. Good evening, I am very happy to be back in Lebanon. I have just had a productive meeting with His Excellency President Aoun, where I thanked him for…

On Sunday afternoon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, will arrive in Lebanon for a state visit. At this challenging time for Lebanon, this will be a visit of solidarity during which the…

THE UNITED NATIONS, THE SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE TASKFORCE AND THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR LEBANESE WOMEN LAUNCH A 16-DAY CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 25 November 2021 (United…

United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Mrs. Najat Rochdi Emergency Response Plan - Remarks to the press – Beirut 1 October 2021 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, Good morning and welcome in the UN…

Dr Najat Rochdi, Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, is announcing the start of the delivery of fuel to critical healthcare and water institutions across Lebanon to ensure continuous…

The international Support Group for Lebanon expresses its deep regrets over the loss of life and injuries resulting from the explosion of a fuel tanker in North Lebanon on 15 August. This tragic incident occurred in the…

Fuel shortages threaten the provision of essential health and water services across Lebanon, putting thousands of families in Lebanon at risk of a humanitarian catastrophe. “I am deeply concerned about the impact of the fuel…

President Macron, Excellencies, On behalf of the Secretary-General, let me express appreciation to France for convening this conference and to all partners for your commitment to support the Lebanese people. Today marks one…

The Conference in Support of the Population of Lebanon took place on 4 August 2021 by videoconference, at the joint invitation of the President of the French Republic and the United Nations Secretary-General. Thirty three…

UN Special Coordinator Briefs the Security Council on the Implementation of Resolution 1701 22 July 2021 Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace…

UN Regrets Inability of Lebanese Leaders to Agree on Government Formation Beirut, Lebanon 16 July 2021 UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka expressed deep regret over the inability of Lebanon’s leaders to…