26 March 2021 Esteemed Members of the LPDF, Many thanks that you are making time for us today, I understand it is not the best day to have meetings but I didn't want to postpone this gathering, I wanted to address you as soon…
New York, 27 March 2021 We need to make peace with nature. Without nature’s help, we cannot thrive or even survive on this planet Earth. Climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution threaten lives, jobs and health. It…
TRIPOLI, 26 March 2021 - The UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ján Kubiš accompanied ministers of foreign affairs of Germany, Mr. Heiko Maas; of France, Mr…
Bogotá, 26 March 2021. The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia condemns the car bomb attack outside the Mayor's offices in Corinto, Cauca, which left dozens of people injured, including municipal officials and…
The United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), implements the Preventive Diplomacy Academy project for the third consecutive year. The project aims to build capacity in preventive…
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I will devote this briefing to presenting his 17 th report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), covering the…
On 25 March, UNOAU held its annual retreat virtually. The retreat took place just over a week after the new leadership of the AU Commission (AUC) took office and provided an opportunity to reflect on recent developments that…
New York, 25 March 2021 On the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, we recognize the extreme dangers encountered by so many colleagues as they carry out the vital work of the United Nations…
AS PREPARED Video Link Madam President, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States of America, Members of the Security Council, Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the situation in Libya – my first briefing…
New York, 24 March 2021 Today we commemorate the life of Monsignor Oscar Romero, who was murdered for his vocal opposition to inequality, marginalization and injustice in El Salvador. We honor all victims and survivors of…
The Envoys of the Middle East Quartet from the European Union, the Russian Federation, the United States, and the United Nations met virtually to discuss returning to meaningful negotiations that will lead to a two-state…
KABUL - The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, today briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan. Lyons highlighted the intensified peace efforts and urgent need to…