“It never rains but pours” – Martha’s story is a stark reminder of why dialogue must prevail over war
POKTAP - Duk County has become the epicenter of a human catastrophe. A volatile mix of armed conflict, massive displacement, and a cholera outbreak has left thousands suffering and counting immense losses. Assessment reports on the situation in Jonglei State illustrate that 17,000 people have been displaced by conflict within the Poktap area alone, having fled from within Duk and neighboring Ayod, Uror, and Nyirol counties. Most are women and…
Briefings to the Security Council
Security Council
Security Council Briefing- 18 February 2026
Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of devastating conflict and immense human suffering, there is an opening, one that could allow the region to move in a different direction. But that opening is neither assured nor indefinite. The decisions taken in the coming weeks – by the parties and by members of this Council – will determine whether it is sustained. Our collective efforts must now consolidate…
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Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna S. Tetteh, to the Security Council on the situation in Libya
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya.
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SRSG Hanna Tetteh’s message on the occasion of Ramadan 2026
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all the people of Libya. Ramadan, the sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, invites us to pause and reconnect with the values that lie at the heart of faith and community: compassion, patience, humility, and generosity. It is a moment to renew our commitment to one another and to the greater good we all share. In a period marked by challenges and differing perspectives…
UNRCCA co-organizes a thematic session on “Climate Security and Health and Environmental Diplomacy" within the framework of the High-level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
Bunia: MONUSCO supports military justice with a modern technical and training facility
This new infrastructure should improve the operational and technical capabilities of the military prosecutor's office.
Women, Peace and Security
UN Special Coordinator Takes Part in Launch of a unified law proposal for enhancing women’s representation in the Parliament
The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), led by the First Lady Mrs. Nehmat Aoun, held a national meeting to launch a unified law proposal, in partnership with the United Nations in Lebanon, and with support of UN Women, UNDP, and donor entities including the British Embassy in Beirut, the European Union, the Government of Canada, the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, the International Organization of the…
Beni Territory: Civil society receives a modern building from MONUSCO to strengthen peace and dialogue
Costing a total of US$48,681, the building was constructed in three months, with the active participation of the community.
UNMISS peacekeepers assess evolving security situation in Eastern Equatoria during four-day patrol
TORIT - In response to security concerns in Eastern Equatoria, a patrol of 60 uniformed and civilian peacekeepers made the challenging 280-kilometer-long journey by road from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to Torit. Their four-day mission aimed to assess the situation and engage with affected communities following clashes in Narus in mid-January, which caused casualties and displacement of civilians towards the border with Kenya. Led by the Head of…
UN extends best wishes to all Somalis for Ramadan
At the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its best wishes to all Somalis during this time.
The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way…
The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way…
Women in Unity State have spoken out about their persistent attempts to increase and make their participation in matters related to peace and security more effective and meaningful. Photos: Alexandre Marie Rose Fernande…
The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) has launched a new client service tool for the administration of Uniformed Personnel benefits and entitlements. The tool called “Service Request App” was developed using Power BI and…
TRIPOLI – More than ten thousand people have completed UNSMIL’s online public poll, submitting their views on the best way to approach the political process to take Libya to elections. The Mission encourages all Libyans to…
UNPOL launches farming project at the Abyei detention facility On July 14, UNPOL launched a vegetable farming initiative at the Abyei detention facility targeting both detainees and members of the Community Protection…
On July 14, UNPOL launched a vegetable farming initiative at the Abyei detention facility targeting both detainees and members of the Community Protection Committee (CPC). The initiative is part of UNPOL’s ongoing efforts to…
On 12 July the AU convened the 4th Policy Session of the African Union’s Inter-Regional Knowledge Exchange (I-RECKE) on Early Warning and Conflict Prevention in Malabo, held on the margins of the 7th Mid-Year Coordination…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo visits Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide Under-Secretary-General for…
TRIPOLI – Thirty-four youth from across the south of Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General Stephanie Koury in an online youth consultation Wednesday to discuss their opinions on the Advisory…
Remarks by Rosemary A. DiCarlo, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs at the Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration Potočari, 11 July 2025 Survivors, families of victims and distinguished…