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Launch of a 16-Day Campaign against Gender-Based Violence Celebrating the Women’s Rights Movement in Lebanon and the Importance of Activism for Generating Change

Today begins the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) (25 November -10 December).

25 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Holds Consultations in Lebanon Ahead of Security Council Briefing

United Nations Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka held a round of consultations with political, religious and economic stakeholders in Lebanon ahead of next week’s briefing to the Security Council on the implementation of Resolution

25 Nov 2022

Statement by the Secretary-General at the Conclusion of COP27

I thank our hosts – the Egyptian government and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry – for their hospitality.

20 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Consults with Economic Experts

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka hosted a roundtable discussion with economic and business experts, as part of her consultations with different stakeholders on how to steer Lebanon towards a more economically and financially sustainable future.

18 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Wronecka Visits Egypt

As part of her regular consultations with key regional and international stakeholders, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka visited Egypt on 13 and 14 November.

14 Nov 2022

Op-ed by UN Secretary-General: "8 billion people, one humanity”

Eight billion people; one humanity.

11 Nov 2022

UN Humanitarian Relief Funds Allocate US$9.5 Million to Contain the Spread of Cholera in Lebanon

In response to the cholera outbreak declared on 6 October and which continues to spread across the country, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Mr.

10 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Underlines Women’s Political Participation in Lebanon

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka underlined the importance of women’s participation and representation in all areas of decision-making in Lebanon at a roundtable debate organized by FiftyFifty, a local NGO, with UN Women to sup

10 Nov 2022

WHO Requires US $10.2 Million to Respond to the Rapid Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon

Cairo—Beirut: As of 3 November 2022, the country has reported 2,421 suspected cases, including 413 confirmed cases and 18 associated deaths.

05 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Joins 33rd Commemoration of Lebanon’s Taef Accord

On the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Taef Accord, United Nations Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka joined local and international representatives at a conference organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi

05 Nov 2022

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