The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Moscow where he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexander Sergeevich Alimov, and other officials. They discussed the latest developments in Yemen and exchanged views on ongoing efforts to return to an inclusive, Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices. The Special Envoy underlined the complexity of the conflict and the…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda strengthen protection and confidence of displaced women and girls
MALAKAL - “Those who want to hurt us will think twice because we now know how to defend ourselves and keep our sisters safe." The strongest of messages for anyone thinking of threatening women and girls in the displacement camp in Malakal coming from youth leader, Saju James, after participating in specialized self-defense training by robust Rwandan peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. "Many of us women have been…
Tambura residents call for trauma recovery support during UNMISS visit
TAMBURA - As the hum of helicopter blades breaks the stillness of the morning, residents in the Tambura displacement camp stir to life under their makeshift tarpaulin and thatched shelters. Children pause mid-play, and elders step out into the open to look skyward. The arrival of the United Nations helicopter signals the first time the peacekeeping mission has been able to visit the area since closing its temporary base in January 2026. The…
SRSG Kaha Imnadze participates in a High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
In Fataki, thousands of displaced persons find refuge near the MONUSCO base
Following the displacement of thousands of families seeking refuge near the MONUSCO base, a delegation from the United Nations Fifth Committee visited the site to assess needs and the impact of actions undertaken in support of the protection of civilians, alongside the Nepalese contingent and local authorities.
The United Nations Support Office in Haiti takes flight
The arrival of the civilian helicopter, contracted by DOS marks an important step to establish UNSOH, in logistics and operational mobility.
Government takes responsibility for last United Nations Protection of Civilians site in South Sudan
MALAKAL - When civil war erupted in 2013, hundreds of thousands of people fled for their lives, seeking sanctuary at United Nations peacekeeping bases across South Sudan. After providing emergency protection to those in imminent danger, the mission later established United Nations Protection of Civilians sites, which provided security and access for humanitarians to support vulnerable families. Over the years, displaced families continued to…
Rebels with a cause: How Cypriot youth are building peace, one birdhouse at a time
In an island that often is defined by division, a group of young Cypriots are demonstrating that the ground beneath our feet it is a home.
Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the West Bank
The Secretary-General condemns the Israeli Government’s 15 February decision to resume land registration procedures in Area C of the occupied West Bank, following a cabinet decision in May 2025. The decision could lead to the dispossession of Palestinians of their property and risks expanding Israeli control over land in the area. Such measures, including Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, are not only…
UN Photo/Manuel Elias
Structured Dialogue: National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track and Libyan civil society representatives abroad exchange views
TRIPOLI – During the second in-person meeting in Tripoli from 8 to 12 February, members of the Structured Dialogue’s National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track addressed the threat of judiciary fragmentation. They also discussed interlinkages with the Governance and Security Tracks, including how electoral processes and the fragile security context impact human rights. Members highlighted persistent legal, institutional and security…
N'Djamena, 14 November 2008 -Some thirty UNPOL staff, comprising six women, took part in a five-day training organized by the HIV/AIDS Unit. This training was organized in collaboration with the Sections of Gender, Human…
Dili, 13 November 2008 - UNMIT is investigating an accident in Dili last night that has injured two people – one critically - after an UNPol vehicle was involved in a traffic incident. The Special Representative of the…
Introduction The inaugural "Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards 2008" is to take place on 10 December 2008. It is a national event where the State of Timor-Leste and the UNMIT recognise the outstanding human rights…
Announcement UNMIT is pleased to announce the 2009 United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) – Timor-Leste Scholarship competition. The scholarship, founded by the OHCHR, is a competitive, merit…
Abidjan, 22 October 2008... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, on Wednesday held discussions with Ivorian Prime Minister, Guillaume Soro on the crisis-resolution process, with…
Abidjan, 16 October 2008...The Special Adviser to the Secretary General of the United Nations for Sport, Development and Peace, Wilfried Lemke, will arrive in Abidjan on 23 October 2008, the Spokesperson for the United…
N'Djamena, 25 August 2008 – The Chadian Minister for Human Rights and Protection of Liberties and Ms. Rima Salah, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) in Central African Republic and Chad, completed…
N'Djamena, 15 August 2008 – Major-General Gerardo Christian Chaumont of Argentina assumes his duties today as Chief of the Police of the United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT). He succeeds…
N'Djamena, Chad, 3 May 2008 – Six Cabinet members of the Central African Republic and two high level UN representatives visited Birao, the capital of the Vakaga region, on 3 May, 2008, to assess the security situation on the…
N 'Djamena, Chad, 28 March 2008 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Chad, Mr. Victor Angelo, today held his first press conference since his arrival in the country on 7 March 2008. Mr. Angelo was…
N'Djamena, Chad, 21 March 2008 – The United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and Chadian authorities co-signed today, 21 March 2008, the Status of Mission Agreement (SOMA) establishing the legal…