Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen the country’s institutional and operational capacities to address contamination from anti-personnel mines and other explosive devices in areas most affected by the armed conflict. The cooperation was formalized during a note…
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action activities aimed at improving civilian safety, humanitarian access, and early recovery in conflict-affected areas of Sudan. The €3 million contribution will support the implementation of the 18-month project “Rebuilding Sudan: Mine…
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya from Tripoli.
22 April 2026 – As part of his continuing regional engagements, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Muscat, where he met with senior Omani officials to discuss the way forward for Yemen’s peace process amid evolving regional dynamics. The Special Envoy highlighted Oman’s crucial role in supporting dialogue and underscored the importance of regional support for the UN mediation process. The Special Envoy also…
TRIPOLI – For their third session: members of the Structured Dialogue’s Governance Track met for four days during April 13-16 to develop recommendations on unifying and strengthening the governance framework in Libya and identifying a path to inclusive elections. Members discussed ways to strengthen the constitutional and executive governance to overcome the current political bottleneck as well as local governance. Deputy Special Representative…
UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in Leer, southern Unity State. “Access to justice is vital for vulnerable people,” shares Nyaluda. “I encourage other women to report their cases and seek legal aid because too many suffer in silence and fear.” She is one of…
UPPER NILE - A year ago, Nasir was the scene of horrific violence when clashes erupted between armed forces and youth militia, causing significant loss of life and widespread displacement of local communities. The resilient former residents are now gradually returning to rebuild their lives, eager to restore their sense of community wellbeing and work together for a peaceful future. “Some people were scared to return when conflict arose in this…
Showing our dedication to ending Gender Based Violence, SRSG Ziadeh and UNMIK personnel walked today in solidarity with the victims and all those in Kosovo who are doing their best to eradicate this deeply rooted issue.…
Showing our dedication to ending Gender Based Violence, SRSG Ziadeh and UNMIK personnel walked today in solidarity with the victims and all those in Kosovo who are doing their best to eradicate this deeply rooted issue.…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo visits Middle East From 19 to 22 November, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary…
UNOAU STATEMENT | SRSG ONANGA-ANYANGA’S REMARKS on the Call to Action for the 16 Days of Activism: UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls Today we mark the commencement of the 16 Days of Activism against…
This morning, UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) paid tribute to the life and work of Master Sergeant Tomasz Fąfara of UNIFIL’s Polish contingent. Master Sergeant Fąfara passed away of natural causes on 21 November 2023…
I welcome today's start to the implementation of the agreement reached on Wednesday (22 November) which saw the release of 13 Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas and others on 7 October, and the release of 39 Palestinian…
This morning, UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) paid tribute to the life and work of Master Sergeant Tomasz Fąfara of UNIFIL’s Polish contingent. Master Sergeant Fąfara passed away of natural causes on 21 November 2023…
On 24 th November 2023, AUC WGYD, UNOAU and UN Women organized and held an advocacy walk at the AUC compound. The advocacy walk was held to launch the 16 Days of Activism campaign with the theme, "From Commitment to Action: A…
As part of MINUSMA's withdrawal process, its regional office in Mopti handed over to the civilian authorities on 22 November 2023, the MINUSMA regional office in Mopti handed over its annex bases of the Office des Produits…
Mogadishu - Fatuma Sheikh Ali, who owns two country-wide companies dealing in agricultural products and livestock feed, is upbeat on business opportunities with the United Nations after attending a seminar to empower Somali…
THESSALONIKI, 23 November 2023 – The UNMIK-hosted United Nations Kosovo Trust-building Forum: Supporting Togetherness for a Better Future concluded today in Thessaloniki, giving trust-building in Kosovo new momentum. Over the…
SRSG and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, briefs the press today in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Under sunny skies in Juba, the capital city of the world’s newest nation, Nicholas Haysom, the…