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Lebanon: Enforced Disappearance Act “significant step in the right direction”

GENEVA (26 November 2018) – The UN Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances* says a new law against enforced disappearances in Lebanon can be a major breakthrough, and urges effective implementation to give victims and their families access to truth and justice.

26 Nov 2018

UN and NCLW Launch a 16-Day Campaign to End Child Marriage

Sunday, 25 November 2018 (United Nations, NCLW) -- Today marks the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) (25 November-10 December).

25 Nov 2018

Acting UN Special Coordinator Kardel Visits Lebanese Army bases in Baalbek and Rayak

Acting UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille Dahler Kardel today visited the 4th Land Border Regiment Command of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in Baalbek and the Army’s Air Base and Central Training Centre for Border Management in Rayak, in eastern Lebanon.

08 Nov 2018

UN Report on Conflict Prevention and Preventive Diplomacy

The UN Department of Political Affairs released a new publication, "United Nations Conflict Prevention and Preventive Diplomacy," drafted in partnership with the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

24 Oct 2018

Remarks of Acting UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille Kardel on UN Day

UN Acting Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille Dahler Kardel

Remarks on UN Day

Beit Beirut, Beirut

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Excellencies,

24 Oct 2018

UN Family in Lebanon Marks UN Day

The UN family in Lebanon held an "Open Day" at Beit Beirut in Sodeco to commemorate its UN Day, which marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. The event showcased the collective efforts of the UN's 25 different agencies, funds and programmes in the fields of peace

24 Oct 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Iraq

The Secretary-General congratulates Mr. Barham Salih on his election and swearing in on Tuesday, 2 October as President of the Republic of Iraq.

03 Oct 2018

Acting UN Special Coordinator Visits Adyan Foundation on the International Day of Peace

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, acting UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Pernille Dahler Kardel, today visited Adyan foundation, a non-governmental organization that promotes interreligious dialogue and inclusive citizenship. She met with Adyan Chairman Rev.

21 Sep 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria

The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached on 17 September between President Erdogan of Turkey and President Putin of Russia to create a demilitarized buffer zone in Idlib region, which should avert a full-scale military operation and provide reprieve for millions of civilians.

18 Sep 2018

Acting UN Special Coordinator Pernille Dahler Kardel Visits Tripoli

Acting UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille Kardel today visited Tripoli, in north Lebanon. She met with political and religious authorities and visited MARCH, a non-government organization that is active in promoting reconciliation and empowerment among youth and former fighters.

06 Sep 2018

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