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…
Kinshasa, March 16, 2024: The Head of MONUSCO, Ms. Bintou Keita, condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack on peacekeepers that took place on March 16 in Saké. Eight peacekeepers were wounded, one of them seriously…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "Without half the population participating in decision-making, there cannot be sustainable peace," USG DiCarlo…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, held meetings with senior American officials in Washington DC today to discuss recent developments and explore ways to facilitate progress towards resuming…
Mogadishu – At just 37 years of age, Abdullahi Mire has already lived something of a full and remarkable life. He has gone from being a Somali refugee to an internationally-recognised advocate for refugees. It has been a…
From 11 to 15 March, UNOAU, together with the AUC and ATMIS, participated in the Assessment of Capability (AoC) of Ghana Formed Police Unit (FPU)-4 expected to deploy on rotation to ATMIS, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The exercise…
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 15 MARCH 2024 Mr. President, The principle of respect for territorial integrity and the political independence of States is…
Some 500 people recently gathered for a reconciliation conference in Kajo-Keji, Central Equatoria State. Photo: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – The people of Kajo-Keji County have pledged to mend ties to chart a…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – The people of Kajo-Keji County have pledged to mend ties to chart a future of peace and the kind of unity needed for socioeconomic development to take place. They did so at a recent reconciliation…
During an inter-university debate competition, Mariam Dafalla Taban discovered her talent for public speaking. These days, she is using it to advocate for the rights of girls and women. Photos by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle…
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Mariam Dafalla Taban in Wau is more serious than most about making her voice heard. In fact, the 23-year-old is determined to become the future Speaker of South Sudan’s parliament. “I will not give up…
Remarks by USG DiCarlo at the Security Council Open Debate on “Promoting Conflict Prevention - Empowering All Actors Including Women and Youth” New York, 13 March 2024 Mr. President, I would like to express my gratitude to…
Mogadishu - The United Nations in Somalia commemorated International Women’s Day this year by underlining the importance of investing in women to foster inclusive societies. At an event to mark the day, the UN acknowledged…