The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be. It is our responsibility to help build that world of peace, sustainable development and human rights for all. I know…
The Technical Committee on Gender Equality invites all members of civil society to join us at LEDRA PALACE HOTEL on 9 MAY at 18:00-19:30. Please click HERE to register by 5 May, to attend in person or via Zoom. If attending…
SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart, met Greek Cypriot Negotiator, Menelaos Menelaou, and Turkish Cypriot Special Representative, Ergün Olgun, as part of their regular dialogue on the work of the Technical Committees and on issues of…
UN Cyprus Good Offices mission staff, supported by UNFICYP, care for the environment by holding a tree planting event in the UN buffer zone, planting local species such as olive trees. The mission of good offices continues to…
On 29 September 2022, the 3 rd Cyprus Forum, the largest policy-making forum on the divided island, featured a discussion on the underreported topic of Sport and Peacebuilding. The panel session facilitated by the UN Office…
The Technical Committee on Environment held its first plenary meeting of 2023 and discussed ways to work together to initiate and promote cooperation on environmental issues across the island and to share ideas aiming at…
SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart hosted Turkish Cypriot Special Representative, Ergün Olgun, and Greek Cypriot Negotiator, Menelaos Menelaou, at a meeting and dinner to discuss ongoing matters and the work of the technical committees…
SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart, welcomed the Turkish Cypriot leader, H.E. Mr. Ersin Tatar and the Greek Cypriot leader, H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and representatives of the diplomatic community, civil society and the media to…
UNDP signs agreement with ALIPH Foundation: a new initiative for cultural heritage restoration to contribute to intercultural dialogue and trust building between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in Cyprus. Nicosia, 24th…
The new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Mr. Colin Stewart, has arrived in Cyprus to formally assume his duties. He will also serve as the Deputy Special Adviser of the Secretary-General (DSASG) on…
On 16 November 2021, SRSG/DSASG Elizabeth Spehar addressed the 17th Annual Cyprus Summit hosted by The Economist and entitled “Working towards a secure environment for sustainable recovery”. In her keynote address, Ms. Spehar…