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Joint UN press release on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
“Be a Champion: Prevent Violence and Discrimination against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” KABUL - Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW), followed by 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. The Day is commemorated around the world giving…
SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas condemns the double suicide attack in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Dakar, November 25, 2014- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and High-level Representative of the Secretary General to Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, is appalled by the criminal suicide bomb attacks against innocent civilians in a market place in Maiduguri, Borno…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in Burkina Faso
New York, 24 November 2014- The Secretary-General notes the appointment in Burkina Faso on 23 November of the 26-member Transitional Government and the convening of the first Cabinet meeting today. He looks forward to the appointment of members of the Transitional National Council.
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in Burkina Faso
New York, 24 November 2014- The Secretary-General notes the appointment in Burkina Faso on 23 November of the 26-member Transitional Government and the convening of the first Cabinet meeting today. He looks forward to the appointment of members of the Transitional National Council.
UN Special Coordinator Derek Plumbly Visits Nabatieh
Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 21 November 2014 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Mr. Derek Plumbly today visited Nabatieh. Mr. Plumbly met with the Governor, the Mayor, the Head of the Union of Municipalities and with municipality members. He discussed situation in the south and the…
Seminar “Regional Cooperation as a Factor for Peace and Stability in Central Asia”
ALMATY, Kazakhstan – was admitted by the Head of UNRCCA, SRSG Miroslav Jenča in his opening remarks to an international seminar “Regional Cooperation as a Factor for Peace and Stability in Central Asia”, which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 20-21 November. The seminar was focused on the…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Darfur
The Secretary-General is deeply troubled about persistent allegations of mass rape in Thabit, North Darfur. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) visited Thabit on 9 November. However, the heavy presence of military and police in Thabit made a conclusive investigation…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Press Stakeout by UN's Derek Plumbly after briefing UN Security Council on Resolution 1701
It is very encouraging to come to the Security Council and to hear the absolute unanimity and unity of Council members with regard to Lebanon and the needs of Lebanon, the importance of meeting those needs, the importance of sustaining its stability, the importance of moving forward with resolution…
UNSMIL Studying Supreme Court Ruling, Emphasises Urgent Need for Political Consensus
06 November 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) takes note of the Supreme Court’s ruling, and will be studying it closely. In this regard, UNSMIL is consulting closely with Libyan stakeholders across the political spectrum, and with international partners. At this critical…
UN Envoy Djinnit lauds Great Lakes for progress on Regional Mineral Certification Mechanism
Kinshasa, 6 November 2014 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit, attended the third meeting of the Ministers of Mines of the Members States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), who gathered in Kinshasa, DRC, to assess the…