TRIPOLI – Civil society organizations and community leaders across Libya are encouraged to use the Structured Dialogue thematic toolkits for public consultations. The toolkits cover the four themes of the Structured Dialogue to enable community discussions on key issues, collate recommendations and feed them back into UNSMIL for consideration in the process. To ensure that as many people as possible can engage in the Structured Dialogue…
Dear friends, Today we celebrate a language that connects shores, preserves memories and brings worlds together. The Spanish language carries with it centuries of history, immense cultural richness and the voice of hundreds of millions of people. In its words live poetry and everyday life. Memory and imagination. The struggle for dignity and the hope for a better future. At the United Nations, Spanish is a living expression of multilingualism…
The European Union and the United Nations today released the final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), jointly conducted with the World Bank, assessing the damages, economic losses, and recovery and reconstruction needs in Gaza following 24 months of conflict. According to the assessment, recovery and reconstruction needs in Gaza are estimated at $ 71.4 billion over the next decade, including $ 26.3 billion required in the first…
KABUL - Afghanistan is on the frontline of the global climate crisis. Ranked among the world’s most vulnerable and least prepared countries to manage climate impacts, communities are already experiencing severe consequences, including rising humanitarian needs and increasing displacement. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in partnership with Samuel Hall, an independent research and policy think…
TRIPOLI – Members of the Structured Dialogue’s Security Track met during April 13-16 with institutional representatives, civil society and external expert guests to discuss how a sequenced security sector reform and governance approach could lead to implementable recommendations for the sector. Across the four days, discussions focused on defence and law enforcement governance, border security, legislative oversight and the crucial role of civil…
Kinshasa, April 19, 2026: MONUSCO notes with appreciation the progress made in Montreux during the talks held from 13 to 18 April 2026 between representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), within the framework of the Doha process, with the facilitation of Qatar, the United States, the African Union, and Switzerland as host. MONUSCO commends the progress…
A UN peacekeeper has been killed and three others injured after a UNIFIL patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, the mission said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Saturday morning local time as blue helmets were clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghanduriyah to re-establish links with isolated UN positions. The patrol came under small-arms fire from non-state actors. “Tragically, one peacekeeper succumbed to his…
During his visit to UNIFIL’s Sector East Headquarters in Marjayoun yesterday, the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)’s Fifth Regiment, Brigadier General Ramez Khamis, discussed with the UNIFIL Sector Commander…
NICOSIA, 10 October 2017 - Through August and September, UNFICYP underwent its regular bi-annual rotation, during which the Force’s troop contributing countries rotate their contingents in Cyprus. On 23 August, Argentina-led…
NICOSIA, 10 October 2017 - Through August and September, UNFICYP underwent its regular bi-annual rotation, during which the Force’s troop contributing countries rotate their contingents in Cyprus. On 23 August, Argentina-led…
Photo by Mohammed Idriss, UNAMID. On 7 October 2017, UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Jeremiah Mamabolo, visited Zalingei, Central Darfur, where he met with the Wali (Governor), of Central Darfur, Mr. Jaffer Abdul…
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary today met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Beirut. Major General Beary congratulated the Prime Minister on the success of the Lebanese Government and…
During his visit to UNIFIL’s Sector East Headquarters in Marjayoun yesterday, the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)’s Fifth Regiment, Brigadier General Ramez Khamis, discussed with the UNIFIL Sector Commander…
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the United Nations Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) held a high-level joint meeting on 6 October in Dakar. The meeting was chaired by Mohamed Ibn Chambas…
On 7 October 2017, UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Jeremiah Mamabolo, visited Zalingei, Central Darfur, where he met with the Wali (Governor), of Central Darfur, Mr. Jaffer Abdul Hakam, and members of the State…
Kismaayo - With the support of the United Nations and international partners, a new police headquarters and a vehicle were handed over to Jubbaland State Police Force in the capital, Kismaayo, in a bid to boost security in…
KANDAHAR - An ongoing UN-backed radio series in southern Afghanistan is underscoring the importance of media freedom and access to information as essential tools that can help foster peace and uphold human rights. The current…
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed and several injured in an attack on their base in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesperson said. “The injured peacekeepers have been evacuated to…
Trust Fund The Trust Fund in Support of Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse was established by the United Nations in March 2016. The purpose of the Trust Fund is to provide greater support to victims of sexual…