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Statement of the UN in Afghanistan on de facto authorities’ decision to ban Afghan women from working for the UN
Last month’s discriminatory decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan women from working for the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan seriously undermines our work, including our ability to reach all people in need. We reiterate our condemnation of the decision, which is unlawful…
- Press Releases
Communiqué of the Local Committee for the Follow-up of the Transition in Mali
Communiqué of the Local Committee for the Follow-up of the Transition in Mali Bamako, May 5, 2023 - The Local Follow-up Committee of the Transition in Mali, composed of ECOWAS, the African Union and MINUSMA, welcomes the announcement today by the Malian authorities that a constitutional referendum…
- Good Offices
UN Special Coordinator Consults with Lebanese and Foreign Stakeholders
In a round of meetings with Lebanese representatives, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka stressed the urgent need for solutions to end the over six months presidential vacuum in Lebanon. The Special Coordinator underlined the importance of ensuring continuity in the work of state institutions…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message on the day of Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
New York, 5 May 2023 I send my warmest wishes to the millions around the world celebrating the Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The ideals celebrated on this sacred day have a deep resonance with the goals of our United Nations: understanding among…
- Myanmar
Media Advisory: Special Envoy Myanmar Mission to Beijing, 3 May 2023
BEIJING, 3 May 2023 – During her first visit to Beijing as Special Envoy this week, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer reinforced the key role of regional countries in addressing the multidimensional crisis in Myanmar. During the visit from 1 to 2 May, Special…
- Service and Sacrifice
United Nations thanks Bolivia for its contribution to peacekeeping
New York, 3 May 2023- Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, thanked Bolivia for its support to United Nations Peacekeeping and for the service and sacrifice of its military personnel deployed around the world under the UN flag. This year marks the 75th anniversary of UN…
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator Remarks at Opening Ceremony for World Press Freedom Day
Good morning, I am pleased to join UNESCO and all of you on this World Press Freedom day to pay tribute to the critical work and sacrifices by journalists and media workers in Lebanon, in the region and around the world and to recognize the big impact they have on our daily lives. Our meeting today…
MESSAGE FOR WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
U N I T E D N A T I O N S N A T I O N S U N I E S THE SECRETARY-GENERAL --- MESSAGE FOR WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 3 May 2023 For three decades, on World Press Freedom Day, the international community has celebrated the work of journalists and media workers. This day highlights a basic truth: all our…
UNSCOL Joins Commemoration of World Press Freedom Day
The UN, Lebanon’s Ministry of Information, the media as well civil society activities, academics and students marked on 3 May the World Press Freedom Day at a conference organized by UNESCO-Beirut. Focusing on the global theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General ‘s message for World Press Freedom Day
New York, 3 May 2023 For three decades, on World Press Freedom Day, the international community has celebrated the work of journalists and media workers. This day highlights a basic truth: all our freedom depends on press freedom. Freedom of the press is the foundation of democracy and justice. It…