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- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
New York, 17 May 2022 Around the world, millions of LGBTIQ+ people continue to face injustice, simply for who they are, or whom they love. I am deeply concerned by continued violence, criminalization, hate speech and…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
New York,17 May 2022
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message on the Day of Vesak
New York, 16 May 2022 I send my warmest wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak. For millions of Buddhists around the world, May’s full moon represents a sacred occasion honouring the birth, enlightenment and passing of…
UNISFA Strongly Condemns the Surge in Criminal Incidents within Abyei Administrative Area and calls on for the Cooperation and Support from the Community and Abyei Administration
Abyei, 14 May 2022 - The United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the surge in criminal incidents within the Abyei Administrative Area, as witnessed within the past two weeks. Taking a…
- Joint Communiqués
Joint Communiqué: United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security in Africa Holds its Twenty-First Consultative Meeting on 5 May 2022
The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its twenty-first consultative meeting via virtual platform on 5 May. The meeting took note of the progress made by the partnership between the…
Press release: Amidst a decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, a surge in conflict- related sexual violence
Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report…
Press release: Amidst a decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, a surge in conflict- related sexual violence
Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report…
UNAMA statement on the hijab directive by Taliban authorities
KABUL - UNAMA is deeply concerned with today’s announcement by the Taliban de facto authorities that all women must cover their faces in public, that women should only leave their homes in cases of necessity, and that…
Statement by Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group on World Press Freedom Day
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day this year, we recognise that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This right includes freedom to hold…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s video message for World Press Freedom Day
New York, 3 May 2022 On World Press Freedom Day, we shine a spotlight on the essential work of journalists and other media workers who seek transparency and accountability from those in power, often at great personal risk…