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- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon
Taking note of the June 14 vote in Parliament, the International Support Group (ISG) regrets that Lebanon has yet to elect a president after 12 inconclusive presidential election sessions. After eight months with neither a president nor a fully functioning government, the ISG is deeply concerned…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Special Coordinator Holds Round of Meetings Ahead of Arab Summit
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings with Lebanese officials and foreign stakeholders ahead of the Summit of the Arab League that took place on 19 May in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a meeting with caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah BouHabib, the Special…
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator engages with Civil Society Groups on Civic Engagement
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka explored this week with representatives of different civil society groups ways to foster civic engagement for the benefit of Lebanon’s future. In a meeting with the board of directors of the Civic Influence Hub, an active non-profit civil…
- Good Offices
UN Special Coordinator Consults with Lebanese and Foreign Stakeholders
In a round of meetings with Lebanese representatives, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka stressed the urgent need for solutions to end the over six months presidential vacuum in Lebanon. The Special Coordinator underlined the importance of ensuring continuity in the work of state institutions…
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator Remarks at Opening Ceremony for World Press Freedom Day
Good morning, I am pleased to join UNESCO and all of you on this World Press Freedom day to pay tribute to the critical work and sacrifices by journalists and media workers in Lebanon, in the region and around the world and to recognize the big impact they have on our daily lives. Our meeting today…
UNSCOL Joins Commemoration of World Press Freedom Day
The UN, Lebanon’s Ministry of Information, the media as well civil society activities, academics and students marked on 3 May the World Press Freedom Day at a conference organized by UNESCO-Beirut. Focusing on the global theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all…
- Special Coordinator
Statement of the UN Special Coordinator on the municipal elections in Lebanon
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, welcomes today’s announcement by Lebanon’s caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities calling for municipal elections during 7 May through 28 May 2023. Conducting the municipal elections is important for adhering to Lebanon’s…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN Special Coordinator Briefs the Security Council on Implementation of Resolution 1701
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka and the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today briefed the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006). The focus was on the report of United…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UN Special Coordinator Meets Lebanese Officials Ahead of Security Council Briefing
Ahead of her briefing to the UN Security Council on 16 March, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka discussed with Lebanese officials this week the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701. In addition to outlining what has been accomplished so far, the Special Coordinator underlined the…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Special Coordinator Leads Roundtable Discussions on Women’s Day and Rebuilding Trust
On the occasion of Women’s Day, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka hosted roundtable discussions with Lebanese experts, academics and influencers on the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding trust and a better future for Lebanon. Special attention was given in the discussions to the…