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UNMISS supports national efforts to resolve juvenile court cases amidst COVID-19
Juba, 21 May 2020: Court hearings for more than 118 young people on remand for alleged criminal activity have been completed at the Juvenile Reformatory Centre in Juba. The hearings began on 25 March as part of a national…
- Secretary-General
UNITED NATIONS LAUNCHES GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION
New York, 21 May 2020 Today the United Nations is launching “Verified”, an initiative to combat the growing scourge of COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information. “We cannot…
UNMISS peacekeeping patrol investigates intercommunal clashes in Jonglei
A patrol of military and civilian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reached communities in Pieri, in northern Jonglei, who were affected by a series of intercommunal clashes at the…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S STATEMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE UNITED NATIONS POLICY BRIEF ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN AFRICA
New York, 20 May 2020 As COVID-19 spreads across the continent, Africa has responded swiftly to the pandemic, and as of now reported cases are lower than feared. Even so, much hangs in the balance. In recent years Africans…
Survivors of sexual violence in South Sudan struggle to access health care
Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence continue to struggle to access adequate medical and mental health care, according to a new report issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the UN Human Rights…
Burundi election: Joint Statement by the African Union Commission and the Secretariat of the United Nations on the elections in Burundi
ADDIS ABABA, 17 May 2020 – The African Union Commission and the Secretariat of the United Nations have been following the unfolding of the electoral campaign in Burundi and remain concerned about reports of intimidation and…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS TO THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
New York, 18 May 2020 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues and friends, Thank you for this opportunity to address you on the greatest challenge of our age. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated our global…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SOCIETY DAY
New York, 17 May, 2020 Information technology can be a beacon of hope, allowing billions of people around the world to connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these connections – with loved ones, with schools and colleges…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA (IDAHOT)
New York, 17 May 2020 The world marks International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) at a time of great challenge. Among the many severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased vulnerability…
- Special Coordinator
Interview of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis with Al-Jazeera
Interview of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis with Al-Jazeera Q: Do Lebanese authorities seem to understand that this time around there will be no blank checks? A: Well, I hope that they do. These are the messages…