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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls across all walks of life, in all corners of the world. But we also recognize the enormous obstacles they face — from structural injustices…
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Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia today congratulated Somali women for their continued contributions to their country’s development. “From peacebuilding and reconciliation…
A two-day consultation in Bor saw cogent discussions on key issues - full and equal participation of women and displaced people in constitution-making; fortified security structures as well as upcoming elections. 89 participants attended this meeting, jointly facilitated by UNMISS, UNDP and UNHCR. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
JONGLEI – The world’s youngest nation has begun the process of drafting a permanent constitution, a critical opportunity for the South Sudanese to agree to the arrangements by which they can live together harmoniously…
KABUL - On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan is renewing its call on the country’s de facto authorities to halt and reverse harsh restrictions on the fundamental rights of women and girls. Since…
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NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available. Read the full report by the Secretary…
UN Special Coordinator Wennesland for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, media Stakeout (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 30 November 2021)
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“I am deeply disturbed by the continuing violence and appalled by the attacks of Israeli settlers against Palestinians two days ago in Huwwara, near Nablus. Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure that the civilian…
Championing women’s rights through increasing their access to justice, promoting their economic empowerment and by telling their stories – efforts of UNMIK staff were recognized in the second edition of the UNMIK Gender…
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Championing women’s rights through increasing their access to justice, promoting their economic empowerment and by telling their stories – efforts of UNMIK staff were recognized in the second edition of the UNMIK Gender…
By: Samira Y. Salifu Aminata Konaté is a radio journalist with the United Nations Radio Mikado FM in Mali. Known to her listeners as Mimi Konaté, she holds 30 years of experience in radio journalism, having begun her career…
On 8 March, UNOAU met with a visiting EU Delegation led by Mr. Nicola Bellomo, Head of Division at the European External Action Service (EEAS). The objective of the meeting was to follow-up on the commitments made during the…
On 8 March, the SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU received the newly appointed AU High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas. In his remarks Dr. Chambas highlighted that the AU-UN partnership was…
On 8 March, UNOAU organized a panel discussion to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD), in line with this year’s IWD theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. The event was opened by the SRSG to…