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- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA (IDAHOT)
New York, 17 May 2020 The world marks International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) at a time of great challenge. Among the many severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased vulnerability of LGBTI people. Already facing bias, attacks and murder simply for who…
- Special Coordinator
Interview of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis with Al-Jazeera
Interview of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis with Al-Jazeera Q: Do Lebanese authorities seem to understand that this time around there will be no blank checks? A: Well, I hope that they do. These are the messages that are coming from the international community and this is the message…
- The UN in Lebanon
Productive Sectors Development Essential for Achieving #TheLebanonWeWant
The Lebanese economy is suffering from the consequences of longstanding development challenges and multiples crises. Starting from the Syrian crisis in 2011, to the ongoing financial and economic crisis exacerbated further by the COVID-19 health emergency, these shocks are coming at a very high…
- Political and Institutional Stability
Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon
Statement of the International Support Group Beirut, 13 May 2020 The ISG takes due note of the unanimous adoption by the Government of Lebanon of its Financial Recovery Plan as a constructive framework for future reforms as well as its decision to request an IMF program as a first step in the right…
Security Council press statement on terrorist attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar, Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks that took place at the MSF Clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan, during which at least 20 civilians, including women and children, were killed, and at a funeral in Nangarhar province…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE TO LAUNCH POLICY BRIEF: COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH
New York, 13 May 2020 Mental health is at the core of our humanity. It enables us to lead rich and fulfilling lives and to participate in our communities But the COVID-19 virus is not only attacking our physical health; it is also increasing psychological suffering. Grief at the loss of loved ones…
Statement on the incident in Pyla
Nicosia – Today at around 3.00am a small explosive device was detonated outside a bakery in the bi-communal village of Pyla. The explosion caused minor damage to property; thankfully, no injuries to persons were reported. The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is very concerned by…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS AT HIGH-LEVEL VIDEO CONFERENCE ENTITLED, "THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN ADDRESSING THE MULTIPLE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19"
New York, 12 May 2020 Let me begin by thanking Ambassador Omar Hilale of the Kingdom of Morocco for this very timely initiative. It is heartening to see so many religious leaders joining forces today in a spirit of solidarity. Our world faces a crisis like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic is not just…
- Speeches
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary General on Mali
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the improvised explosive device attacks against a convoy of the United Nations Integrated Stabilization Mission for Mali (MINUSMA) near Aguelhok, Kidal region, that killed three peacekeepers from Chad and seriously injured four others. The Secretary-General…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL condemns indiscriminate attacks on civilian-populated neighbourhoods in Tripoli, causing many civilian casualties
TRIPOLI, 08 May 2020 - UNSMIL strongly condemns increased attacks on civilian populated areas in Tripoli, including the appalling shelling yesterday on Tripoli’s Zawiat al-Dahmani neighbourhood, near the Turkish embassy and the Italian ambassador’s residence, which reportedly killed at least two…