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- Joint Communiqués
Joint Communiqué: United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security in Africa Holds its Twenty-First Consultative Meeting on 5 May 2022
The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its twenty-first consultative meeting via virtual platform on 5 May. The meeting took note of the progress made by the partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU), including the exchange of…
Press release: Amidst a decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, a surge in conflict- related sexual violence
Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report on civilian casualties by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
Press release: Amidst a decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, a surge in conflict- related sexual violence
Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report on civilian casualties by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
UNAMA statement on the hijab directive by Taliban authorities
KABUL - UNAMA is deeply concerned with today’s announcement by the Taliban de facto authorities that all women must cover their faces in public, that women should only leave their homes in cases of necessity, and that violations of this directive will lead to the punishment of their male relatives…
Statement by Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group on World Press Freedom Day
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day this year, we recognise that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s video message for World Press Freedom Day
New York, 3 May 2022 On World Press Freedom Day, we shine a spotlight on the essential work of journalists and other media workers who seek transparency and accountability from those in power, often at great personal risk. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, many media workers have been on the…
UNAMA statement on deadly attack in a Mosque in Kabul
KABUL – The United Nations in Afghanistan condemns in the strongest terms today’s deadly attack in a Sufi Mosque in the Darulaman area of Kabul, which reportedly resulted in scores dead and wounded. Today’s attack on the Khalifa Sahib Mosque is the latest in a series of indiscriminate assaults on…
- Special Coordinator
- Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)
UNSCOL Invites Youth of Lebanon to Digital Dialogue
The Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) is organizing digital consultations with Lebanese youth on Thursday, 5 May @5 pm (Beirut Time). Hosted by UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the online dialogue is meant to offer a space for the youth to share their…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message on the 25th Anniversary of the Entry Into Force of the Chemical Weapons Convention
New York, 29 April 2022
- Press Releases
Special Representative ANNADIF concludes a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire
Dakar, 28 April 2022 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, today concluded a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire. During his visit, the Special Representative was received in audience by Mr…