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UN Press Release on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
KABUL - Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW). This year the 16 Days of Activism stresses the theme: “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for…
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS In response to questions regarding an agreement signed by Libyan tribes
New York, 24 November 2015 - In response to questions about the agreement for Libya, the Spokesman has the following to say: The agreement brokered by Qatar is an important development and we hope it will indeed end the inter-communal violence in the south. The Secretary-General welcomes all…
UNMISS Update No. 101
UNMISS Update No. 101
Launch of Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015/16 to Assist 2.4 Million People in Need
20 November 2015 - The Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015-16 to address the needs of 2.4 million people who require some form of humanitarian assistance was launched in Geneva on Friday 20 November 2015.Opening the meeting, Rashid M. Khalikov, Director of the UN Office for the Coordination of…
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Statement to the Security Council by SRSG Zahir Tanin
Mr.President, Excellencies, This is my first occasion to brief the Council since my appointment as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of UNMIK. I wish to begin by stressing that your continuing support to our mission remains crucial, as we focus our efforts on…
Statement delivered by the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus on 18/11/2015
For the complete statement, please click here : 2015-11-18 EBE Joint Statement
Cypriot leaders condemn "shameful incidents" of 16 November 2015
18 November 2015 - The Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akɪncɪ, condemn in the strongest terms the shameful incidents that occurred on 16 November 2015, during which Turkish Cypriots were targeted. The leaders stand together against racism and…
Libyan Journalists tackle the challenge of widespread impunity
Tunis – 16 November 2015 – As part of commemorations marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Libyan journalists and Human Rights activists have recommended a number of concrete proposals to enable the continuity of their work and to ensure that crimes against…
Martin Kobler: Working Together for Peace, Security and Prosperity
17 November 2015 – Today, I assume my responsibilities as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) full of hope and determination that together with all the Libyans we will work to achieve the peace that the Libyan…
Press statement by the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission on the Chair’s visit to Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania
From 9 to 11 November, H.E. Mr. Jürg Lauber undertook his first visit to Burundi in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The objective of his visit was to establish contacts with the Government of Burundi and other key stakeholders, to gain a…