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As 16 Days of Activism start, UN calls for increased investment in fight against gender-based violence in Somalia
Mogadishu – Observing the start of the annual global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the United Nations in Somalia today underlined the importance of the Somali authorities’ increasing investment in the fight against gender-based violence. “Addressing gender-based…
Joint statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
KABUL - United Nations in Afghanistan calls upon the country’s de facto authorities to take immediate action to end violence against women and girls and to reverse the systematic erosion of women’s rights and the enjoyment of their fundamental freedoms that fosters such violence. The call is made as…
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UNSMIL welcomes democratic milestone: Libyan municipal elections
TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announcement of the preliminary results for the 58 Municipalities, which showed a significant turnout of over 77% of registered voters for municipal council elections. UNSMIL congratulates the people of Libya and all…
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UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert today begins a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions are expected to centre on the current crisis and on the urgency of a ceasefire and the comprehensive implementation of…
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Special Representative Simão reaffirms UN’s continued commitment to closely work with Nigerian Government and People to promote peace, security and development
Dakar, November 23, 2024 - As part of UNOWAS’s continued engagement to support the countries of the sub-region in their efforts to consolidate peace and security, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)…
UNIFIL Statement: Rockets strike UNIFIL Sector West Headquarters, injuring 4 peacekeepers (22 November 2024)
Earlier today, two 122-mm rockets struck the Sector West Headquarters in Shama, injuring four Italian peacekeepers who are now receiving treatment at the base hospital. Fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening. The rockets, likely launched by Hizbullah or affiliated groups, impacted a…
PR: CONSULTATIONS ON THE SADC MISSION IN THE DR CONGO (SAMIDRC) HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK
We , representatives of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC) the African Union, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), as participants in the…
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UNMHA Head of Mission concludes a week-long regional visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan
HUDAYDAH, 21 November 2024 — The Head of Mission for the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), Gen. (Ret.) Michael Beary, has concluded a week-long regional visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing the Mission’s objectives on the…
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International Partners urge de-escalation of FGS-Jubaland dispute
Mogadishu - International Partners* are alarmed by the escalation of the dispute between the Federal Government and Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting. We urge all stakeholders to engage in constructive and inclusive discussions on the electoral process…
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Fight against terrorism: UNOCA and UNOWAS reaffirm their support for Chad
As part of their commitment to preventing conflict and supporting the consolidation of peace and security in Central and West Africa, the Special Representatives of the United Nations Secretary-General for Central Africa, Abdou Abarry, and for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão…