Press Releases

UNMISS Update No. 122

The first- ever World Humanitarian Summit, an initiative of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, managed by UN OCHA, will be held in Istanbul on 23 and 24 May 2016 and will bring together governments, humanitarian organizations…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 14 April 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, yesterday met with French Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault and other senior officials from the…

Media Statement from the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria The Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, has just briefed the Security Council by Videoconference from the last leg of his trip, on the implementation…

Pristina, 8 April 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) in Kosovo, Zahir Tanin, takes note of the opinion of the Human Rights Advisory Panel in the complaint of N.M. and Others against UNMIK (no…

Martin Kobler Congratulates Libya Constitution Drafting Assembly Members on Building Consensus on a Constitution Draft, Praises their Extraordinary Efforts The members of the Libyan Constitution-Drafting Assembly (CDA)…

Martin Kobler Stresses the Importance of Sports for Peace and Reconciliation Sports is a powerful tool to promote peace and development, and can contribute to empowerment of youth, women and person with disabilities and…

(04 April, 2016 at 1100 Hours; Marawi Hall, UNDP Building, Jamia Street) • Welcome remarks to journalists. • Today’s press conference gives me the opportunity to share with you the outcomes of the 22nd meeting for the…

UNMISS Update No. 120

Mine action is critical for an effective humanitarian response in conflict and post-conflict situations. This is a central message of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Yet in far too many…