Press Releases

  • Launch of the General Security code of conduct,
    16 Dec 2016 - On 16 December, UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag participated in the launch of the General Security code of conduct, developed in cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Ms. Kaag hailed this development as “an important step towards increased...

  • Special Coordinator Kaag and representatives of the International Support Group for Lebanon hold first meeting with President Michel Aoun after his election

    Special Coordinator Kaag and International Support Group meet newly elected President Aoun
    04 Nov 2016 - Statement delivered by UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag on behalf of the International Support Group for Lebanon after Meeting President Michel Aoun 4 November 2016 Baabda, Lebanon We had the privilege and honor of a first meeting with President Michel Aoun. We...
  • UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag Visits Moscow
    25 Oct 2016 - Moscow, RussiaTuesday, 25 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag met today in Moscow with Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov and other senior officials. Discussions focused on the situation in Lebanon and regional developments...
  • UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag visits Moscow
    25 Oct 2016 - United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag met today in Moscow with Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Gennadiy Gatilov and other senior officials. Discussions focused on the situation in Lebanon and regional developments.  Special attention was given to key...
  • SCL Kaag attends drama therapy session at Roumieh prison

    SCL Sigrid Kaag attends drama therapy session by Catharsis at Roumieh prison (21 10 16)

    UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits Roumieh Prison
    21 Oct 2016 - Beirut, LebanonFriday, 21 October 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today Roumieh Prison.  The Special Coordinator met and discussed with prison authorities as well as adult and juvenile detainees. Following a tour of the prison,...
  • UN Special Coordinator visits Roumieh prison
    21 Oct 2016 - The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today Roumieh Prison. The Special Coordinator met and discussed with prison authorities as well as adult and juvenile detainees. Following a tour of the prison, SCL Kaag participated in a special...
  • SCL Sigrid Kaag welcomes the passing of the law on Lebanon’s National Human Rights Institution
    20 Oct 2016 - Beirut, LebanonThursday, 20 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, welcomed the passing in Parliament of the law for the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution, incorporating a National Preventive Mechanism against Torture. “...
  • Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits Lebanon North-eastern border areas of El-Qaa and Hermel
    19 Oct 2016 - Beirut, LebanonWednesday, 19 October 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today El-Qaa and Hermel.   During the visit, the Special Coordinator was briefed by local representatives on the socio-economic situation and the security...
  • UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag Visits Tehran
    04 Oct 2016 - Tehran, Iran Tuesday, 4 October 2016
    United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag concluded a two-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran for meetings with Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Jaberi Ansari and Deputy Foreign Minister...
  • Deputy Special Coordinator Philippe Lazzarini Co-signs UN Strategic Framework for Lebanon
    04 Oct 2016 - Beirut, LebanonTuesday, 4 October 2016Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, today co-signed the UN Strategic Framework for Lebanon (UNSF) together with Mr. Fouad Fleifel, President of the Council of Ministers ...

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