Understanding the Mandates of BINUH and UNSOH (BANUH) and the complementarity of their interventions
Two distinct mechanisms play a key role in Haiti: the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). While both operate in the Haitian context, their mandates—established through separate resolutions of the United Nations Security Council—are based on different frameworks and objectives. A Political Mandate: BINUH Established by Security Council Resolution 2476 (2019), BINUH is a special…
Radio connects diverse communities in Upper Nile and provides a vital link to the outside world
MALAKAL – In the dusty lanes that meander between the tiny tents and tin shanties in the Malakal displacement camp, people are busy getting on with their business. Whether it’s cooking food, getting children off to school, passing the time with friends, or heading to town for work. Behind this hustle and bustle, the 40,000 people who live shoulder-to-shoulder in this camp face immense challenges, living far from their original homes, struggling…
North Kivu: The Government and MONUSCO to strengthen their partnership to better protect civilians
Mamouna Ouedraogo, Chief of Police of MONUSCO (UNPOL), met on Wednesday with the provincial governor, General Evariste Kakule.
“It never rains but pours” – Martha’s story is a stark reminder of why dialogue must prevail over war
POKTAP - Duk County has become the epicenter of a human catastrophe. A volatile mix of armed conflict, massive displacement, and a cholera outbreak has left thousands suffering and counting immense losses. Assessment reports on the situation in Jonglei State illustrate that 17,000 people have been displaced by conflict within the Poktap area alone, having fled from within Duk and neighboring Ayod, Uror, and Nyirol counties. Most are women and…
Briefings to the Security Council
Security Council
Security Council Briefing- 18 February 2026
Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of devastating conflict and immense human suffering, there is an opening, one that could allow the region to move in a different direction. But that opening is neither assured nor indefinite. The decisions taken in the coming weeks – by the parties and by members of this Council – will determine whether it is sustained. Our collective efforts must now consolidate…
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Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna S. Tetteh, to the Security Council on the situation in Libya
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya.
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SRSG Hanna Tetteh’s message on the occasion of Ramadan 2026
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all the people of Libya. Ramadan, the sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, invites us to pause and reconnect with the values that lie at the heart of faith and community: compassion, patience, humility, and generosity. It is a moment to renew our commitment to one another and to the greater good we all share. In a period marked by challenges and differing perspectives…
UNRCCA co-organizes a thematic session on “Climate Security and Health and Environmental Diplomacy" within the framework of the High-level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
Bunia: MONUSCO supports military justice with a modern technical and training facility
This new infrastructure should improve the operational and technical capabilities of the military prosecutor's office.
Women, Peace and Security
UN Special Coordinator Takes Part in Launch of a unified law proposal for enhancing women’s representation in the Parliament
The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), led by the First Lady Mrs. Nehmat Aoun, held a national meeting to launch a unified law proposal, in partnership with the United Nations in Lebanon, and with support of UN Women, UNDP, and donor entities including the British Embassy in Beirut, the European Union, the Government of Canada, the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, the International Organization of the…
With thousands of displaced South Lebanese residents returning to their communities following the recent conflict, doctors and healthcare professionals from UNIFIL’s Indian contingent have intensified their medical and…
JUBA, 07 March 2024 – A United Nations helicopter conducting an evacuation process in Nasir, in Upper Nile State, came under fire today, resulting in the killing of a crew member and serious injuries to two others. In…
With thousands of displaced South Lebanese residents returning to their communities following the recent conflict, doctors and healthcare professionals from UNIFIL’s Indian contingent have intensified their medical and…
With thousands of displaced South Lebanese residents returning to their communities following the recent conflict, doctors and healthcare professionals from UNIFIL’s Indian contingent have intensified their medical and…
In a room in North Mitrovica filled with hope and concern in late February, UNMIK and the Advocacy Center for Democratic Culture (ACDC) NGO hosted a discussion on civil registration in the four Serb-majority municipalities in…
In a room in North Mitrovica filled with hope and concern in late February, UNMIK and the Advocacy Center for Democratic Culture (ACDC) NGO hosted a discussion on civil registration in the four Serb-majority municipalities in…
A UN helicopter attempting to evacuate wounded South Sudanese soldiers in the north of the country was attacked on Friday, killing a crew member and injuring two others. More than two dozen members of the South Sudanese…
Personnel killed and injured during attack on UN helicopter in Nasir, South Sudan ***UPDATE FOR EDITORS***UNMISS confirms that both UN helicopters landed safely in Malakal, Upper Nile state. The two injured crew are currently…
Addis Ababa, 07 March 2025 — The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its Twenty Fourth consultative meeting on 17 February 2025, in Addis Ababa. The meeting reviewed the status of the…
A new initiative is taking shape, marking a small but meaningful step toward empowering the next generation of women leaders in Kosovo. The Mentorship Program for Future Leaders, launched by UNMIK in partnership with UN Women…
A new initiative is taking shape, marking a small but meaningful step toward empowering the next generation of women leaders in Kosovo. The Mentorship Program for Future Leaders, launched by UNMIK in partnership with UN Women…