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“Cultural rights, not a bargaining chip”, UN expert says after first fact-finding visit to Cyprus
“The current political situation in Cyprus creates many obstacles to the exercise of cultural rights”, said United Nations human rights expert Karima Bennoune at the end of her first fact-finding mission to Cyprus. The UN…
Libyan young women and women on top of the Libyan agenda
UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund (Libya Office) organized a workshop on "Strengthening the status of women and their participation in the Libyan society", from 14 to 16 May in collaboration with the National Council…
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Ibn Chambas reaffirms the United Nations support to Mali and the G5 Sahel countries
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, concluded yesterday his visit to Bamako, Mali. Mr. Ibn Chambas met with President of the Republic…
“Southern Libya towards Reconciliation, Peace and Development” Round-Table Convenes in Tunis
Tunis, 31 May 2016 - Thirty leading figures from southern Libyan, representing various national and local institutions, gathered yesterday in the Tunisia capital to attend a three-day round-table, from 30 May to 01 June, to…
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Mohamed Ibn Chambas: « Our Partnership with Chad and the G5 Sahel countries is vital»
In continuation of his visit to the G5 Sahel countries, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas arrived yesterday in N’Djamena, Chad, for a one…
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UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits the United Arab Emirates
Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 30 May 2016 UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag visited the UAE today where she met with H.E. Assistant Foreign Minister for security and military affairs, H.E. State Minister for…
Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Condemns the Shelling of Benghazi Medical Centre
29 May 2016 - Humanitarian Coordinator and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ali Al-Za’tari strongly condemns the rocket shelling of the Benghazi Medical Centre (BMC).The BMC is the city's main…
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Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Congratulates Lebanon on success of municipal election
Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 30 May 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag congratulated the Lebanese people and authorities for the successful completion of the four rounds of municipal elections held…
The Secretary-General's Message on the International Day of Peacekeepers
The confidence that the world places in United Nations peacekeeping is reflected in its massive growth in recent years, in terms of both numbers and complexity. Fifteen years ago, the UN had fewer than 40,000 military and…
Martin Kobler: ‘National Harmony’ Initiative is a Positive Step
Tunis, 27 May 2016 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, says that the ‘National Harmony’ initiative presented by the group of…