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…
Women are often shut out of conflict resolution processes the world over, despite clear and growing evidence that their engagement improves the likelihood of reaching peace agreements and the chances those agreements will be…
An UNMISS training in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, aimed at harnessing the power of young people in upholding peace and security, as this young nation races towards its first post-independence elections. Photo by Martin…
On the 29 September 2023, the Good Offices mission of the United Nations convened a discussion on "Realizing Meaningful Youth Participation and Achieving SDGs" through the auspices of the fourth Cyprus Forum. This is the…
It is evening in Beni on a Thursday night. While many residents are winding down their day in the city in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), for one visiting team their workday is about to begin. The…
In Warrap, a training by the UN Multi Partner Trust Fund inducted community leaders, women, and cattle camp youth from various committees on their respective roles and responsibilities towards attaining sustainable peace…
WESTERN EQUATORIA Against the backdrop of continuing conflict and political upheavals South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is approaching its first post-independence elections in December 2024. For its long-delayed…
WARRAP - To address recurrent security concerns in the Greater Tonj area, the stabilization pillar under the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund, co-led by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United…
UNMAS Press Release 12 December 2023 The Republic of Korea commits US$300,000 to Mine Action Activities in Syria SYRIA | UNMAS, the UN Mine Action Service, received a US$300,000 contribution from the Republic of Korea. This…
On December 12, 2023, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, hosted ten civil society representatives at UNMIK Office in Pristina. The gathering is a continuation of an…
On December 12, 2023, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, hosted ten civil society representatives at UNMIK Office in Pristina. The gathering is a continuation of an…
In this story series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 12 active missions. Women are often shut out of conflict resolution processes the world over, despite…
H.E. Mr. Ersin Tatar and H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and H.E. Mr. Mehmet Ali Talat, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all this evening…