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Statement by SRSG Tanin on recent reported incidents directed against non-majority communities
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, has expressed concern over the growing number of reported incidents directed against non-majority communities during recent weeks, including arson and intimidating graffiti. SRSG Tanin urged Kosovo authorities to act…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LABOUR
New York, 1 May 2020 In many countries around the world, today is a day to celebrate workers. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic unfolding around us, we are truly seeing workers who too often toil unseen. Perhaps as never before, we recognize the role that essential workers play in keeping our…
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UNSMIL urges Libyan parties to seize upon calls for truce to resume the 5+5 Joint Military Commission Talks
Building on the various Libyan and international calls for a ceasefire, including the Libyan National Army's constructive statement announcing a truce during Ramadan and the response of the Government of National Accord, UNSMIL calls upon both parties to seize this opportunity to immediately halt…
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update No. 277 - 1-7 May 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update 7 May 2020
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Escalation in ground fighting drives up civilian casualties in first quarter of 2020
Between 1 January and 31 March 2020, UNSMIL documented at least 131 civilian casualties (64 deaths and 67 injuries). This figure represents an overall increase in civilian casualties of 45 per cent compared to the preceding period in the fourth quarter of 2019 [1] Ground fighting was the leading…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL'S VIDEO MESSAGE TO LAUNCH POLICY BRIEF ON OLDER PERSONS
New York, 1 May 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. The fatality rate for older people is higher overall, and for those over 80, it is five times the global average. Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older…
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update No. 276 - 24-30 April 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update 30 April 2020
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- OP-ED ON COVID AND WOMEN
Early signs are that the COVID-19 virus poses a greater direct health risk to men, and particularly older men. But the pandemic is exposing and exploiting inequalities of all kinds, including gender inequality. In the long term, its impact on women’s health, rights and freedoms could harm us all…
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Secretary-General remarked to virtual Security Council meeting on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Youth, Peace and Security
UNITED NATIONS I welcome this opportunity to present my first report on youth, peace and security. Since this report was issued, our world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people are feeling the impact acutely, from lost jobs to family stress, mental health and other hardships. Over 1…
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COVID-19 Response: UNMHA reduces staff to protect local population and personnel
HUDAYDAH, 26 April 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha informs that he has taken the decision to temporarily reduce the personnel footprint of the Mission…