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…
This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching international agreements. The Universal…
Mogadishu – Al-Shabaab militants continue to pose the biggest threat to civilians in Somalia, according to a new UN report that was launched in the Somali capital today. The report, which was issued to coincide with the…
On 6 December 2017, UNAMID’s HIV/AIDS Unit celebrated World AIDS Day at the Mission headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, under the theme “Your Health, Your Right.” The event, which was attended by UNAMID Police…
Moses Garzewue-LBS/Voice of America Stringer Qn1. Well, when statements of such come from international agencies, it tends to create some kind of satisfaction on one side and dissatisfaction on the other side. I remember the…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and…
UNSOM celebrated the closing ceremony of the 16 Days of Activisms and the International Human Rights Day at the Puntland State University (PSU) in Garowe. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Women…
This is the first attempt by UNSOM to quantify casualties and assess the toll of the conflict on civilians covering the period between 1 January 2016 and 14 October 2017. During this period, ground and air attacks inflicted…
The United Nations Report on “Protection of Civilians: Building the Foundation for Peace, Security and Human Rights in Somalia,” has been launched today. The Report was produced by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the…
Geneva / Mogadishu – Armed conflict in Somalia continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians, damaging infrastructure and livelihoods, displacing millions of people, and impeding access to humanitarian relief for communities…
Gelle Moulid Ibrahim stands up for women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, working with communities so that gender-based violations are not perpetuated. He works as a project manager for the Organization for…
At least 14 United Nations 'blue helmets' in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been killed and many more injured, in what the Secretary-General António Guterres described as the “worst attack” on UN peacekeepers…