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- Secretary-General
REMARKS AT HIGH-LEVEL PANEL ON WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL New York, 19 September 2017 [as delivered] Allow me before I read a few more orthodox remarks a more subversive reflection. I am very happy to participate in a meeting about empowerment, because when we discuss gender equality, in my humble belief, there is essentially a…
- Press Releases
Arbitrary and Prolonged Detention in Libya Workshop Concludes with Key Recommendations
As part of its effort to promote human rights and to elaborate a national reconciliation strategy in Libya based on an inclusive dialogue and a multi-stakeholders consultation, UNSMIL has facilitated a two-day workshop under the theme “Addressing Arbitrary and Prolonged Detention in Libya within a…
- Press Releases
UN Mission finalises extraction of arms caches and laying down of weapons of the FARC-EP
Bogotá, 15 September 2017. The United Nations Mission in Colombia informs that it its operations to clear weapons and destroy ammunition and unstable material from FARC-EP arms caches have been completed, in keeping with the roadmap established by the parties in their joint communique 19 of 29 May…
Note to Correspondents: Joint Communiqué on the 13th Meeting of the United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security
On 15 September 2017, the United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its thirteenth consultative meeting at UN Headquarters, in New York, on the margins of the 72 nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The African Union (AU) Commission and the United Nations…
- Press Releases
Italy and UNICEF Reaffirm their Commitment to Support Conflict Affected Children in Libya
Tunis, 15 September, 2017 – The Government of Italy contributes Euro 1,000,000 to UNICEF in Libya for supporting a multi-sectoral programme to enhance the quality and delivery of services for conflict affected children and their families. The programme will focus vulnerable children living in under…
UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution S/RES/2376 (2017) extending UNSMIL mandate for another year
Link (PDF): Resolution S/RES/2376
- Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer
Opening Remarks: Good morning and thanks for joining me at this briefing. I’d like to focus on two main issues today…the upcoming annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York which I will be attending; I’d like to give you details about two key events…
- Wau could provide “model” for return home of South Sudan’s displaced people
The return of displaced people to their homes in Wau in north-western South Sudan could provide a “model” for other parts of the country, the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has said. David Shearer, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, was…
UNHCR steps up efforts towards alternatives to detention in Libya and solutions for vulnerable refugees
Geneva, 11 September 2017 - Libya continues to present one of the most complex mixed migration situations in the world, with refugees traveling alongside migrants through perilous routes, surviving dangerous desert crossings and abuses that include sexual violence, torture, detention in inhumane…
UN Special Coordinator Meets Lebanon Army Commander
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag met this morning with Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun. The Special Coordinator reiterated her condolences to the families of the soldiers killed, and extended her best wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured. The Special…