News from our Missions
Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia today congratulated Somali women for their continued contributions to their country’s development. “From peacebuilding and reconciliation…
KABUL - On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan is renewing its call on the country’s de facto authorities to halt and reverse harsh restrictions on the fundamental rights of women and girls. Since…
NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available. Read the full report by the Secretary…
“I am deeply disturbed by the continuing violence and appalled by the attacks of Israeli settlers against Palestinians two days ago in Huwwara, near Nablus. Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure that the civilian…
On the occasion of Women’s Day, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka hosted roundtable discussions with Lebanese experts, academics and influencers on the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding trust and a better future…
This year’s global theme, "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," International Women’s Day 2023 is timely, as it highlights the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education, which…
On 8 March, the SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU received the newly appointed AU High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas. In his remarks Dr. Chambas highlighted that the AU-UN partnership was…
On 8 March, UNOAU met with a visiting EU Delegation led by Mr. Nicola Bellomo, Head of Division at the European External Action Service (EEAS). The objective of the meeting was to follow-up on the commitments made during the…
Opening Remarks by Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union. 8 th March 2023: 3:00pm ET African Time Venue…
On 8 March, UNOAU organized a panel discussion to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD), in line with this year’s IWD theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. The event was opened by the SRSG to…
Commemorative ceremony in memory of missing persons in El Copey The UN Verification Mission in Colombia took part in a ceremony in memory of missing persons in the context of the armed conflict on 2 March in El Copey, in the…
New York, 8 March 2023 On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls across all walks of life, in all corners of the world. But we also recognize the enormous obstacles they face — from…