NEW YORK - The Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Georgette Gagnon, today briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan. Read the full text of the Security Council briefing by DSRSG Georgette Gagnon
Abiemnom residents call for unity, peace, and protection after recent violence
RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – The once-bustling streets of Abiemnom are now eerily quiet after violence erupted on 1 March, leaving hundreds dead or injured. Fatalities included local officials, health workers, women, and children. “Innocent civilians—children, women, and the elderly—were deliberately targeted and killed,” said Stephano Wieu de Mialek, Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, his voice trembling as he described the…
Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began today an official visit to Israel. She is scheduled to meet with senior Israeli officials for discussions amidst escalating hostilities. The urgent need for a recommitment to the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) will be central to her engagements.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: WALKING THE TALK ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Only five years ago, then 18-year-old Gracia Michelle Olongbo voted for the first time in the 2020 presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic (CAR). At the ballot box, she expressed belief that her voice – both as a young person and as a woman – mattered. This International Women’s Day, MINUSCA spotlights the journey of activism that she has since embarked on. Five years down the road, it is evident that exercising her…
DR Congo: UNJHRO warns of the horror of sexual slavery and the tragic fate of children born of rape
887 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were documented, affecting 1,534 victims, the vast majority of whom were women and girls.
Statement by the Technical Committee on Gender Equality in commemoration of the International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, the Technical Committee on Gender Equality under the auspices of the United Nations comes together to honour the resilience, leadership and lasting contributions of women across the island. We pay tribute to women whose dedication continues advancing gender equality and empowerment of women, as well as strengthening dialogue, fostering a culture of respect and cooperation, and peacebuilding. Gender equality is…
Ghanaian peacekeepers in Abyei awarded UN medals
Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with UNISFA’s GHANBATT and the Ghana Level II Hospital, have been awarded the United Nations medal in recognition of their contribution to peace and security in Abyei. The award ceremony was held on 6 March, in Athony, and was presided over by the Ag. Head of Mission/FC Major General Ganesh Shrestha. A high-level delegation from Ghana, led by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Lawrence Gbetanu, was in attendance, as…
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The International Women's Day was celebrated in Haiti under the national theme focused on women's rights and their access to justice
The celebration of the International Women's Day was held on March 6, 2026, in Port-au-Prince, under the national theme, “ Women and girls must fully enjoy their rights and access justice without obstacles or discrimination." The ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Minister of Women's Rights, Pédrica Saint-Jean, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti and Head…
Women members strengthen Libyan women's collective voice in the Structured Dialogue
TRIPOLI - Gathered within the newly established Libyan Women Caucus, Libyan women are actively shaping national efforts to advance prosperity, peace and stability to shape a more inclusive future through the Structured Dialogue. Since the Dialogue’s launch in December 2025, more than 40 women, representing about 35 per cent of the members, have worked together though the Libyan Women’s Caucus to ensure that women’s perspectives, priorities, and…
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UN in Libya marks International Women's Day, emphasising women's leadership.
TRIPOLI – On International Women's Day, the United Nations in Libya underscored the importance of women's rights and leadership under the theme: "Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls” in a statement from Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh. The recent Municipal Council elections highlight that women are capable of leading at various levels of governance, and progress is achievable. The election of two women…
Mogadishu–The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Aviation Services Section has commenced a two-month Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services training for 16 Somali and AMISOM firefighters. The specialized…
The members of the Security Council expressed serious concern about the military takeover in Sudan on 25 October, the suspension of some transitional institutions,the declaration of a state of emergency, and the detention of…
A mini-marathon, a volleyball match and a handicrafts display - these were the highlights of a camaraderie-filled UN Day in Malakal. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS. Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in…
Major General Patrick Gauchat of Switzerland - Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major…
On 28 October 2021, SRSG Natalia Gherman addressed the Regional Conference “Sustainable Development and Women’s Leadership in Central Asia”. The conference was organized by the Central Asia Women Leaders’ Caucus (CAWLC), a…
Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in Malakal, Upper Nile, as the United Nations celebrated the Organization’s 76 th anniversary. “For us as the UN Peacekeeping mission, its all about celebrating…
From 8 to 12 November 2021, the Police Division will convene the 16th United Nations Police Week. Heads of Police Components in peacekeeping operations, special political missions and regional offices, as well as senior…
In Goma, North Kivu, MONUSCO field office celebrated on Monday, October 25, 2021 the International Day of the United Nations. One of the highlights of this commemoration was a round table on the theme “ Women, Peace and…
Friends of Sudan Statement 27 October 2021 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations, as…
Mr President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on progress in the implementation of Resolution 2046, which concerns outstanding bilateral issues between Sudan and South Sudan and the situation in…
UNMISS peacekeepers consistently engage with host communities and authorities to explain the mission's mandated goals as it works to help build a durable peace across South Sudan. At a recent such interactive session in…
UN Day celebration in Goma: women in the spotlight. Photo MONUSCO/Amadou Ba In Goma, North Kivu, MONUSCO field office celebrated on Monday, October 25, 2021 the International Day of the United Nations. One of the highlights…