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MESSAGE ON NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY
New York, 18 July 2017 Nelson Mandela continues to inspire the world through his example of courage and compassion, and his commitment to social justice and a culture of freedom and peace. I had the honour of meeting Nelson…
UNAMID joins call by Nelson Mandela Foundation to devote 67 minutes to helping others
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. 18 July is globally marked as Nelson Mandela International Day, in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. This year’s Mandela…
Not the time for 'blame game,' urges UN Special Advisor on Cyprus
Speaking to the media following his briefing to the United Nations Security Council, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, urged all sides to work collectively and to build on the…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON ENHANCING AFRICAN CAPACITIES IN THE AREAS OF PEACE AND SECURITY New York, 19 July 2017 [as delivered]
UN SG - REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON ENHANCING AFRICAN CAPACITIES IN THE AREAS OF PEACE AND SECURITY Mr. President, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Members of the Council, Let me begin by thanking the government of…
UN gifts new holding facility for female offenders to authorities in Wau
UN gifts new holding facility for female offenders to authorities in Wau A newly built detention centre in Wau will provide young female offenders with a safe space where they are separated from adults accused of crimes. The…
Young South Sudanese urged to share messages of peace not war
Young South Sudanese urged to share messages of peace not war South Sudanese youth are being encouraged to use social media to promote messages of peace rather than deepening divisions by sharing hate speech. Speaking at a…
UN Security Council continues strong support for Cyprus, UNFICYP
NEW YORK, 18 July 2017 – The UN Security Council continues to show very strong support for the Cypriot communities on the island, and for a better future for all Cypriots, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
MINUSCA CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK ON PEACEKEEPERS IN SOUTH OF CAR
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) strongly condemns the attack on one of its convoys Monday night, near Bangassou (474 km east of Bangui). The…
World Press Freedom Day 3 May : Secretary-General's Message
Journalists go to the most dangerous places to give voice to the voiceless. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, detention, injuries and even death. We need leaders to defend a free media. This is…
MINUSCA and UN Agencies strive to strengthen sexual exploitation and abuse victims assistance response
Consistent with the Secretary-General’s commitment to transparency and zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) across the United Nations and in peacekeeping operations in particular, the United Nations…