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UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update No. 278 - 08-14 May 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update 14 May 2020
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S GLOBAL APPEAL TO ADDRESS AND COUNTER COVID-19-RELATED HATE SPEECH
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S GLOBAL APPEAL TO ADDRESS AND COUNTER COVID-19-RELATED HATE SPEECH COVID-19 does not care who we are, where we live, what we believe or about any other distinction. We need every ounce of solidarity to tackle it together. Yet the pandemic continues to unleash a tsunami of hate…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON MARKING THE TIME OF REMEMBRANCE AND RECONCILIATION FOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
New York, 8-9 May 2020 At this time of remembrance and reconciliation, we pay tribute to the millions of people who lost their lives in the Second World War and remember their sacrifices. We must never forget the Holocaust and the other grave and horrendous crimes committed by the Nazis. The victory…
Transcript of SRSG and Head of UNMISS Press Conference on COVID-19
As you will be aware, South Sudan currently has 74 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This means the virus is present in the broader community. South Sudan is not alone in this respect. It joins nearly every other country in the world with positive cases. And, it is likely that the number of cases will…
UNAMID and UNCT sign Financial Agreement to support Government of Sudan in its fight against COVID-19
Zalingei, 7 May 2020- “UNAMID, in consultation with Government and in partnership with the UN Agency, Funds and Programmes (AFPs) implementing the Joint State Liaison Functions (SLFs) in Darfur, have agreed to allocate almost two million US dollars to support the Transitional Government of Sudan’s…
UNFICYP Press Statement
Nicosia - We hope that both sides will continue to cooperate closely as they address the public health emergency across the island. This includes coordinating their efforts to ease restrictions at the crossing points, when the situation allows. UNFICYP stands ready to facilitate and support both…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE DAY OF VESAK
New York, 7 May 2020 I send warm wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak, a sacred occasion to millions of Buddhists around the world. As we honour the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha, we can all be inspired by his teachings. And as the human family suffers the impacts of the…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AT LAUNCH OF POLICY BRIEF ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND COVID-19
New York, 6 May 2020 The COVID-19 crisis is affecting every aspect of our societies, revealing the extent of exclusion that the most marginalized members of society experience. Today, I would like to highlight how the pandemic is affecting the world’s 1 billion people with disabilities. Even under…
Joint Statement by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
KABUL - Last week H.E. First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Deborah Lyons held their first meeting since assuming their respective offices. Together they discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and its socio-economic impacts on people’s lives in Afghanistan…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Security Council Press Elements from Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon (5 May 2020)
Security Council Press Elements from Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon (5 May 2020)