NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country was released today and is available here. >The UN…

10 March 2015 – The International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8th at National Heroes Square, in Bissau, with a march attended by the representatives of the President of the Republic and the UN Secretary-General…

Burundian election stakeholders including the Government, the Electoral commission, representatives of political parties, youth organizations and civil society signed a Charter of Non-Violence, committing to peace before…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 09 March 2015 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag praised today the efforts of the Lebanese Army in safeguarding Lebanon’s stability and security. “We commend the…

09 March 2015 - In view of some of the media coverage and other public statements that followed the conclusion on 7 March of three days of Libyan political dialogue facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya…

Somali women from across the nation joined hands with the global community to mark this years' International Women's Day celebrations with song, dance and grandeur.Major celebrations were held in Kismayo in the Juba region…

KABUL - Theatre performances, exhibitions of artwork and speeches highlighting education for women and girls and their participation in the government and public spheres marked International Women’s Day (8 March) this week in…

Excellency, Minister of the Interior, Mr. Mayor of Bujumbura, Leaders of political parties, Representatives of religious organizations,

The Puntland Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs (MoDAFA) marked International Women's Day today in collaboration with UN agencies and International NGOs. The day was marked under the theme: “Make it Happen…

Last year, UNSMIL celebrated the International Women's Day with Libyan women in Tripoli. The women came together, developed their theme of the day, and shared their hopes and aspirations. Libyan women demanded for their…

KABUL - The United Nations celebrates International Women’s Day every year on 8 March. In 2015, the UN system in Afghanistan is marking the day to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention…

Skhirat, Morroco, 07 March 2015 – Participants to the Libyan political dialogue wrapped up three days of positive and constructive discussions in Morocco on Saturday and are taking a pause for consultations with their…