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The sixth Government-Youth Dialogue for Central Asia
This publication is a collection of inspiring messages shared by young leaders during the 6th Dialogues between Governments and Youth of Central Asian countries. These discussions took place as part of the 14th annual meeting of the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Central Asian States on November 26…
Statement by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen
Today marks a watershed moment in Syria’s history—a nation that has endured nearly 14 years of relentless suffering and unspeakable loss. The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria extends once again his deepest solidarity to all who have borne the weight of death, destruction, detention, and untold…
Statement on International Day for Persons with Disabilities
KABUL - Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations in Afghanistan joins communities across the globe in celebrating the resilience, achievements, and leadership of persons with disabilities. We call on the de-facto authorities to support the initiative and to…
UNIFIL statement (27 November 2024)
UNIFIL welcomes the announcement of a cessation of hostilities and the recommitment to Security Council resolution 1701 as a path toward peace. We will cooperate with all relevant partners to make the cessation of hostilities work. We will continue performing our mandated tasks, and we have already…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Lebanon
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. He hopes that this agreement can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing. The Secretary-General urges the parties to fully respect and swiftly…
Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
26 November 2024 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), to restore the…