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UNSCOL staff visit Zahia Kaddoura public school in Beirut

UNSCOL staff met with highschool students from the Zahia Kaddoura public school in Beirut. The session included a lively discussion on the UN priorities and efforts in Lebanon and the role that youth can play in promoting the sustainable development goals.

20 Feb 2018

Funding for Lebanon response in 2017 amounts to USD 1.68 billion

International funding for Lebanon in 2017 amounted to USD 1.68 billion, as shown by the funding update released by the Office of the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon.

12 Feb 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Syrian Arab Republic

The Secretary-General is following closely the alarming military escalation throughout Syria and the dangerous spillover across its borders.

10 Feb 2018

2018 Lebanon Crisis Response Plan Appeals for $2.68 billion

Today Prime Minister Saad Hariri, together with UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Philippe Lazzarini and Minister for Social Affairs Pierre Bou Assi, launched the 2018 update of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP) 2017-2020.

01 Feb 2018

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenča completes visit to Lebanon

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenča, visited Lebanon from 25 to 26 January 2018. He met with President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Minister of Interior Nouhad Machnouk and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun.

26 Jan 2018

Acting UN Special Coordinator Pernille Dahler Kardel Meets Prime Minister Saad Hariri

Acting UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille KardelRemarks at the Press Stakeout After Meeting Prime Minister Saad Hariri

22 Jan 2018

Opening Remarks of Acting UN Special Coordinator Pernille Kardel at Conference on Fostering the Role of Political Parties in promoting women's representation in the Parliamentary elections 2018

Minister Oghassapian,

Ambassador Lassen,

Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am honoured to be here with you today to discuss the role of political parties in promoting women’s participation in the upcoming Parliamentary elections.

17 Jan 2018