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2023

  • 19 дек 2023

    Tuesday marked another intense day of diplomacy in the Security Council in New York, where negotiations continued to try and reach consensus on further unified action in response to the crisis in Gaza, more than ten weeks after terror attacks by Hamas plunged the Israel-Palestine conflict into an unprecedented phase of violence and devastation. Ambassadors have delayed the vote again, until Wednesday.

  • 19 дек 2023

    The United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) continues training youth aged 18 to 29 in the Preventive...

  • 18 дек 2023

    UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S

    REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON NON-PROLIFERATION

    (IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION 2231 (2015))

    New York, 18 December 2023


    Thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the Council on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).

    Despite repeated calls on all parties concerned to renew dialogue and engagement aimed at a return to the full and effective implementation of the Plan and resolution 2231 (2015), diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill. Nonetheless, the Secretary-General still considers that the JCPOA represents the best available option to ensure that the Iranian nuclear programme remains exclusively peaceful.

    In this context, the Secretary-General has stressed that it is essential for Iran to reverse steps that are not consistent with its nuclear related commitments under the Plan and which it has pledged are reversible. He has also underscored that the United States would need to lift or waive its sanctions as outlined in the Plan and extend waivers regarding the trade in oil with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

    In its most recent report, dated 15 November 2023, the International Atomic Energy Agency noted that, unfortunately, its verification and monitoring continues to be, and I quote, “seriously affected by Iran’s cessation of its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA”. The Agency is still unable to verify the stockpile of enriched uranium in the country. 

    Nevertheless, the Agency estimates that Iran maintains a total enriched uranium stockpile more than twenty times the allowable amount under the JCPOA. This includes increased quantities of uranium enriched to 20% and 60%. Such a stockpile of enriched uranium remains a very serious concern.

    Mr. President,

    I will now turn to the restrictive measures set out in annex B of resolution 2231 (2015), as reviewed in the Secretary-General’s sixteenth report on the resolution (S/2023/975). The restrictive measures related to missile activities and transfers, as well as the asset freeze expired the day after 18 October 2023, in accordance with the resolution. Therefore, the report of the Secretary-General covers implementation of those provisions until 18 October.

    First, on the nuclear-related provisions, no new proposals were submitted to the procurement channel in the last six months. 

    The Security Council, however, received three notifications, submitted pursuant to the nuclear-related restrictive measures for certain activities consistent with the Plan.

    During the reporting period, the United States renewed waivers with respect to nuclear non-proliferation projects foreseen in the Plan and the nuclear-related provisions in annex B to resolution 2231 for another 180-day period.

    Second, regarding ballistic missile-related provisions, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom provided information to the Secretary-General and the Council concerning a test flight of a space launch vehicle conducted by Iran in September of this year.

    The letters received from these Member States continue to reflect differing opinions on whether this type of launch is inconsistent with the resolution.

    Third, we also examined information related to paragraph 4 of annex B.

    This paragraph pertains to the supply, sale or transfer to or from Iran of all items, materials, equipment, goods and technology as set out in Council document S/2015/546 which require prior approval of the Council.

    It includes the list of complete delivery systems and subsystems, as well as the associated components and equipment, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and other Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems with a range of 300 km or more.

    At the invitation of the Government of Yemen, the Secretariat examined the debris of a cruise missile used in an attack by the Houthis on the Al-Dhaaba oil terminal in November of last year.

    We observed numerous similarities relating to design, configuration, dimensions, manufacturers and part numbering between the debris seen in Yemen and previously examined components of cruise missiles used in prior Houthi attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as with cruise missile components seized by the United States and United Kingdom.

    The Secretariat assessed that the cruise missile used in the November 2022 attack was also of Iranian origin and may have been transferred in a manner inconsistent with resolution 2231.

    This assessment was subsequently corroborated by the unveiling of a new Iranian cruise missile designated as “Paveh” and the release of better images of an Iranian jet engine.

    The Secretariat determined that both the cruise missile and jet engine shared identical or similar design characteristics, structure and components with those observed in cruise missiles used in prior Houthi attacks or found in maritime seizures which have been reported to the Council.

    In the reporting period, we also examined the ballistic missile components seized by the British Royal Navy in February 2023 and alleged to have been transferred in a manner inconsistent with resolution 2231.

    These included an inertial navigation system and a re-entry vehicle nose cone. We observed again that these components had similar design characteristics or markings to those seen on components examined from the debris of previous ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

    We also received letters from Ukraine and the United States reiterating their concerns about the alleged transfers of uncrewed aerial vehicles from Iran to the Russian Federation, in a manner inconsistent with paragraph 4 of annex B.

    The United States also shared information, that it assessed to be clear evidence of the supply of these UAVs based on its analysis of debris recovered from attacks on Ukraine compared with debris collected from other theatres.

    In response letters, the Permanent Representatives of Iran and the Russian Federation once again disputed these allegations. They dismissed the evidence presented by the United States and Ukraine as “utterly fabricated” and disputed any violation of resolution 2231.

    In October, the Secretariat attended a briefing organized by the United Kingdom and the United States. The briefing included displays of various weapon systems, including the debris of UAVs reportedly recovered from Russian attacks against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, as well as similar UAV debris allegedly retrieved from attacks in Iraq and for which Iran claimed responsibility.

    Israel submitted letters regarding multiple launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as uncrewed aerial vehicles, by the Houthis in October and November of this year.

    According to Israel, these missiles and weapons were transferred to the Houthis by Iran on or before 18 October 2023 in a manner inconsistent with resolution 2231.

    Iran rejected these allegations as “entirely groundless” and the Russian Federation noted that they “are not substantiated with any proof[s]”.

    The Secretariat noted that the information provided by Israel concerning the attack dates and types of weapon systems used is broadly consistent with statements and a video released by the Houthis.

    While the Secretariat cannot confirm the authenticity of the video, we did note that the weapon systems displayed in it resemble those used in multiple prior Houthi attacks and which we assessed to be of Iranian origin.

    Finally, the Secretariat received information from a Member State alleging actions inconsistent with the assets freeze provisions that the Secretariat was unable to corroborate.

    Mr President,

    The adoption of the JCPOA just over eight years ago was rightly and universally hailed as a historic breakthrough. Today, the hope the deal engendered has greatly diminished.

    The United Nations will continue to urge the participants to exercise maximum restraint and to exhaust all available diplomatic avenues to restore the Plan. Indeed, the participants are responsible for its fate.

    But whether the JCPOA succeeds or fails – especially at this extremely dangerous juncture in global peace and security – matters to all of us.

    In closing, I would like to thank Her Excellency Vanessa Frazier for her leadership as Facilitator for resolution 2231, as well as the Coordinator of the Procurement Working Group of the Joint Commission for our continued cooperation.

    Thank you, Mr. President.

  • 18 дек 2023

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  • 18 дек 2023

    The head of the UN health agency Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has spoken out against the “effective destruction” of a hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces over the weekend, leading to the deaths of eight patients including a nine-year-old child.

  • 18 дек 2023

    Despite appeals to all those involved in the stalled deal to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, “diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill”, the UN’s political affairs chief told the Security Council on Monday.

  • 18 дек 2023

    With more than 900 air attacks across Ukraine in just one week, the intensifying Russian bombing campaign is leaving millions of children without sustained access to electricity, heat and water, as winter temperatures plummet.

  • 18 дек 2023

    Despite recent legislative progress, Libya’s political landscape remains fraught with power struggles, as key figures attach conditions to taking part in crucial talks, the UN envoy to the north African nation said on Monday.

  • 18 дек 2023

    “Haiti is not hopeless”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Monday during a meeting addressing the multiple crises besetting the Caribbean nation, alongside the presidents of the UN Security Council and Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

  • 17 дек 2023

    ALMATY, Kazakhstan

    On 13-15 December 2023, UNRCCA in partnership with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Regional...

  • 17 дек 2023

    The members of the Security Council have condemned Friday’s assault on a police station in southern Iran, in which 11 Iranian police officers were killed, and eight critically wounded.

  • 16 дек 2023

    UN workers delivering medical supplies to the Al-Shifa Hospital in north Gaza on 16 December have described the emergency department as a “bloodbath”, with hundreds of injured people inside, and a constant flow of new patients.

  • 16 дек 2023
    A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. 

    SRSG Abarry alerts Council on developments in Central Africa

    Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) Abdou Abarry briefed the Security Council on 13 December on several countries under his mandate. In São Tomé and Príncipe, his Office continued its support to the authorities in reforming the justice and security sectors. In Chad, the transition process will take a crucial step with the holding of a referendum intended to provide the country with a new constitution. The crisis in Sudan continued, he said, with people seeking refuge in Chad and the Central African Republic. On the August coup d'état in Gabon, which took place following a contentious electoral process, the SRSG emphasized that an inclusive, consensual and open process was needed. In that regard, UNOCA had initiated discussions with the new authorities to restore normal constitutional order within a reasonable time frame after an inclusive transition.

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    Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela commit to peaceful resolution

    Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela met in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 14 December under the auspices of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to address “matters consequential to the border controversy” between the countries over the Essequibo Region. The Chef de Cabinet, Courtenay Rattray, accompanied by Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča, participated in the meeting as observers. The parties adopted a declaration as a show of commitment to settle their differences through peaceful means, in accordance with international law, including the Geneva Agreement of 1966.

    UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy holds online course on project development

    This week, the UN Regional Central for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Preventive Diplomacy Academy held an online session for members of the Regional Alumni Network. Young members of the Regional Network had the opportunity to present their project proposals to potential sponsors. The initiatives focused on preventing domestic violence against women, increasing women's participation in decision-making processes, and launching a social media campaign to raise awareness among Central Asian youth on these essential issues.

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    Senior Policy Group of the UN Great Lakes Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes region meets in Kampala

    From 11 to 12 December, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region, in collaboration with the Office of the Resident Coordinator in Uganda, organized in Kampala a retreat of the Senior Policy Group (SPG) of UN entities in the Great Lakes region. The Group met to review progress in the implementation of the Regional Strategy and its updated Action Plan (2023-2024). Participants discussed recent political, security and humanitarian developments in the region, including regional peace initiatives, and underscored the importance of the UN Regional Strategy. They also visited the transit centre of Nakasero, led by International Organization for Migration (IOM) in coordination with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Uganda.

    UNMHA works with community-led projects for peace in the Hudaydah Governorate

    The UN Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) attended an event on 13 December that celebrated its first-ever implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) in Hays and Khawkhah. As part of its responsibilities mandated by Security Council Resolution 2534 (2020), the Mission has been undertaking community-led efforts to contribute towards peace and security. The project in Hays and Khawkhah furnished three schools and improved the learning environment for more than 5,000 students.  UNMHA plans to continue supporting community-led peace-building projects throughout the Hudaydah Governorate in collaboration with the local communities and authorities through its Civil Affairs Team. 

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    UNSMIL listens to Libyan youth on path towards elections 

    On 15 December, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) organized a workshop to identify ways to help Libyan political leaders find a path towards elections and end the current political stalemate. A group of young women and men took part and presented their suggestions to Special Representative of the Secretary General Abdoulaye Bathily. “For a peaceful, inclusive and democratic country we need to bring the five major stakeholders together to find a compromise and restore the electoral process,” he said, adding that this would open a new door for Libya, its youth, and its future.

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    UNOAU Head reaffirms commitment to women's empowerment at 4th High-Level African Forum on Women, Peace and Security 

    Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Parfait Onanga-Anyanga took part in the 4th High-Level African Forum on Women, Peace and Security, held on 13-14 December. In his remarks, he reiterated the UNOAU’s commitment to amplifying women’s voices, strengthening networks, and implementing the proposed gender agenda.

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    UNAMA releases new report: "The Handling of Complaints of Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls by Afghanistan's de facto Authorities"

    The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has been monitoring the efforts of successive governments of Afghanistan to address incidents of gender-based violence against women and girls. Its newly released report on “The Handling of Complaints of Gender-based Violence against Women and Girls” notes that “the Afghanistan context after the Taliban takeover and the discriminatory restrictions imposed on women and girls further heightens their vulnerability to gender-based violence, both in the public and private sphere. The latter includes domestic and intimate partner violence given women and girls’ increasing relegation to their homes.”

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    Special Representative Simão attends ECOWAS meetings

    The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a one-week working visit to Nigeria's capital, Abuja. He participated in the 91st ordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers on 7 December and in the 64th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in Abuja on 10 December. In a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar, the Special Representative commended the tireless efforts of Nigeria to foster peace and stability in the sub-region. 

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    Peacebuilding Fund Group of Friends convenes its quarterly meeting

    The Peacebuilding Fund’s (PBF) Group of Friends convened for their fourth quarterly meeting on 14 December, co-chaired by Sweden and the United Kingdom. The partners were briefed on a PBF-funded project in the Gambia that is supporting civil society organizations to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. PBF has invested $22 million in the country since 2018 to strengthen prevention and conflict resolution, local capacities, gender-sensitive solutions to the prevention of violent extremism, and address the impact of climate change, especially in border regions with Mali and Senegal.  

    PBSO holds training session on climate, peace and security peacebuilding programming

    This week, DPPA’s Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), together with the UN System Staff College, the Climate Security Mechanism, and the think tank Adelphi, organized the second UN training on climate peace and security peacebuilding programming in Turin, Italy. Participants included staff from Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) secretariats, Peace and Development Advisors and Resident Coordinator Offices from 15 countries. Building on PBSO’s 2023 Thematic Review on Climate Security and Peacebuilding, the training familiarized participants with key concepts, learning, and tools from across the UN system and other sources, and how to apply these in programmatic responses at the country level. 

    Colombia

    Children and youth take part in mission organized cultural workshop

    On 9 December, over 100 children and young people gathered in the former territorial area for training and reintegration (TATR) La Variante, in rural Tumaco of the Nariño Department, to take part in a cultural and community workshop. The event was organized by the UN Verification Mission in Colombia and the Afro Youth Centre, together with Agencia para la Reincorporación y la Normalización (ARN) Colombia. It provided a space to promote the process of community reintegration and the first step towards the creation of support and learning networks between children, adolescents and young people from the former TATR, from the surrounding villages of Caunapí and Nuevo Futuro, and from the Afro Youth Centre in the urban area of Tumaco. 

    UN Mission takes part in “meeting of non-violent youth” in Santa Elena 

    On 10 December, the UN Verfication Mission in Colombia took part in a "Meeting of Non-Violent Youth" held in the village of Santa Elena in Medellín, department of Antioquia. Members of the Camino Diferencial de Vida programme and families of former combatants took part in various recreational activities, including a silk-screen printing workshop. The contribution of youth to peacebuilding and reconciliation in the city was highlighted. 

    Lebanon

    Special Coordinator Wronecka attends Doha Forum

    This week, Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka took part in the 21st Doha Forum in Qatar under the theme “Building Shared Futures.” Speaking at a roundtable on peacebuilding, the Special Coordinator highlighted the need to build on positive achievements, such as the maritime agreement between Lebanon and Israel; and strengthening the role of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. On Lebanon, the Special Coordinator emphasized the ongoing cooperation within the International Support Group for Lebanon and the League of Arab States for shielding Lebanon from regional conflict and promoting its stability.

    Special Coordinator Wronecka meets Maronite Patriarch

    On the occasion of the year-end holidays, Special Coordinator Wronecka visited Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rahi on 14 December. The discussions focused on the prolonged presidential vacuum in Lebanon, its impact on the work of other state institutions and the need to avoid another vacuum at the helm of the military institution. They emphasized the importance of Lebanon’s political leaders showing a renewed sense of responsibility in support of Lebanon’s stability and prosperity.

    Iraq

    UN Special Representative for Iraq attends Election Day simulation

    On 12 December, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert attended a simulation of Election Day processes held by Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). The simulation included a comprehensive demonstration of all electronic devices to be used on Election Day, such as voter verification devices, polling station count optical scanners, results transmission devices, and cameras.  

    UN Iraq participates in COP28

    Deputy Special Representative/Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) for Iraq Ghulam Isaczai and several UN Country Team Resident Representatives and Heads of Agencies attended the 2023 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28). In his interventions, DSRSG/RC/HC Isaczai emphasized that "Discussing climate change impacts on Iraq over the last days has been alarming. Urgent action is needed to ensure food sustainability and resilience. Prioritizing agriculture and food security is crucial, and the United Nations is committed to providing support". On the sidelines of COP28, DSRSG/RC/HC Isaczai met with Iraq's Environmental officials to discuss Iraq’s progress in the global climate arena. He also met separately with Nawal Al Hosani, Assistant Undersecretary of Green Development and Climate Change Sector of the United Arab Emirates, where they discussed strengthening South-South Cooperation on joint-climate action.  

    DSRSG Cordone meets with Kuwait Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

    On 13 December, DSRSG for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance Claudio Cordone met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Alahmad Alsabah in Kuwait. Discussions focused on the importance of speeding up the work on Kuwaiti missing persons and property, and the role of UNAMI in supporting the process. 

    UNAMI marks Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    On 13 December, UNAMI’s Human Rights Office, in collaboration with the Babylon Film Institute and Tarkib Organisation for Arts and Culture, held a human rights arts exhibition and film screening at the UNAMI HQ in Baghdad to mark the Human Rights Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Speaking at the event, Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert stated: “The exhibits and films on display shed light on topics which impact the rights of people, not just in Iraq, but across the globe. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. And I am convinced that today’s exhibit can help to expand our understanding of persistent human rights challenges.”

    On 11 December, the College of Education for Woman at University of Baghdad, in collaboration with the UNAMI Human Rights Office, marked Human Rights Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The event, organised as part of the UDHR75 initiative, brought together Iraqi government officials and civil society representatives and aimed to engage young people in the promotion of human rights and the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. University staff and students also participated in the event, where UNAMI and Government of Iraq representatives delivered speeches to mark the occasion. In addition, there were a number of activities, including a dialogue on human rights, and a play presented by the students.  

    UNAMI briefs students and professors at Tishk International University and holds discussion on combatting online violence against women and girls

    On 10 December, in coordination with Tishk International University in Erbil, the UNAMI Human Rights Office organized a briefing session for students and professors on human rights. Participants were briefed on UNAMI’s human rights monitoring and reporting, with a focus on work in the Kurdistan region, including civic space and the administration of justice. 

    On 14 December, UNAMI Human Rights Office organized a roundtable discussion in Basra as part of the 16 Days of Activism. The event aimed to address online violence against women and girls. The participants engaged in a comprehensive dialogue on challenges and potential solutions pertaining to online violence, and suggested recommendations to address this issue. 

    Next Week

    On 18 December, the Security Council will hold briefings on Lebanon in the morning and non-proliferation in the afternoon. On 19 December, it will discuss the situation in the Middle East. On 20 December, Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva is expected to brief on Afghanistan. On 21 December, the Council will discuss Syria. 

  • 15 дек 2023

    TRIPOLI, 15 December 2023 – In a workshop organized by UNSMIL, 15 youth activists from across Libya worked in groups to identify key ideas for solutions and suggestions on how the Mission...

  • 15 дек 2023

    Amidst a multitude of global crises and escalating of armed conflicts, small arms and light weapons remain a silent killer, having claimed over 260,000 lives during 2021, amounting to 45 per cent of all violent deaths.

  • 15 дек 2023

    The UN Spokesperson has welcomed the announcement on Friday by the Israeli cabinet that the Kerem Shalom border crossing into the Gaza Strip will be reopened.

  • 14 дек 2023

    Closing Remarks by UNOAU SRSG – Parfait on the Occasion of the 4th African Women’s Forum on Enhancing Women’s Participation and Leadership

    in Peace...

  • 14 дек 2023

    United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Sarhad Fatah of Iraq as Deputy Head of Mission...

  • 14 дек 2023

    The outbreak of conflict seven months ago in Sudan has led to “a convergence of a worsening humanitarian calamity and a catastrophic human rights crisis”, according to a senior UN official, and the restive region of Darfur has been particularly badly affected.

  • 14 дек 2023

    A pioneer in the study of chimpanzees and a vocal environmental activist, Jane Goodall became a UN Messenger of Peace in 2002.

  • 14 дек 2023

    Some Gazans are so desperate for food that they are now stopping aid trucks and immediately eating what they find, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned on Thursday.

  • 14 дек 2023

    Heavy rains created new misery in Gaza as UN humanitarians repeated deep concerns on Thursday over the deteriorating health situation in the Strip, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment and fighting with Palestinian armed groups.

  • 14 дек 2023

    South Sudan is in no position to hold free, fair, or secure elections slated for December next year, the head of the UN Mission in the country (UNMISS) said on Thursday, stressing that there’s still time to catch up.

  • 14 дек 2023

    The Head of UNOCA highlighted the challenges and progress observed in the subregion over the past six months. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

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  • 14 дек 2023

    ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

    The UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy held an online...

  • 14 дек 2023

    KABUL  – New UNAMA report ‘The Handling of Complaints of Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls by Afghanistan’s de facto Authorities’.

    The report is available and...

  • 13 дек 2023

    A ceasefire in Gaza is “the only way forward” and “in the interest of everybody” as the war there threatens peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis for years or even decades to come, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the Occupied Palestinian Territory said on Wednesday. 

  • 13 дек 2023

    Humanitarians in Ukraine mobilized emergency assistance for citizens of Kyiv on Wednesday morning following the third attack in less than a week by Russia forces which left dozens injured, including children.

  • 12 дек 2023

    The last barely functioning hospital in northern Gaza is a “humanitarian disaster zone”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, highlighting the disastrous consequences of ongoing Israeli bombardment for critically ill and injured civilians across the enclave.

  • 12 дек 2023

    UN peacekeeping missions in Sub-Saharan Africa are operating under more challenging political and security conditions due to a multiplication of crises and a “climate of division” amongst Member States, particularly in the Security Council. That’s according to the head of UN Peacekeeping, Jean-Pierre Lacroix.

  • 12 дек 2023

    The UN General Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon in Emergency Special Session on the decades long Israel-Palestine conflict and as the ongoing crisis in Gaza shows no signs of abating.  

  • 11 дек 2023

    Dakar, 11 December 2023 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (...

  • 11 дек 2023

    With just nine days to go for the Presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the situation is one of progress in the electoral process on one hand and escalating insecurity on the other the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country said on Monday.

  • 11 дек 2023

    UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths reiterated deep concerns for the people of Gaza on Monday, amid reports of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza City and Jabalia in the north of the Strip, and in Khan Younis in the south, while Israeli bombardment of the enclave has continued. 

  • 10 дек 2023

    In a special emergency session held on Sunday in Geneva, the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a resolution by consensus, aimed at addressing the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

  • 10 дек 2023

    The UN Secretary-General on Sunday pledged that he would “not give up” on appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that inaction on the Security Council was undermining its credibility.

  • 10 дек 2023

    TRIPOLI, 10 December 2023: As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations...

  • 10 дек 2023

    On Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the...

  • 9 дек 2023

    Statement by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga

    Special Representative of the...

  • 9 дек 2023

    Mogadishu – Marking both Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations today reaffirmed its unwavering support to Somalia in the full...

  • 9 дек 2023

    UN humanitarians in war-ravaged Gaza are “hanging on by our fingertips” with civil society on the brink of full-blown collapse, they warned on Saturday.

  • 9 дек 2023

    ASHGBAT, Turkmenistan

    On 7-8 December 2023,...

  • 9 дек 2023

    Mogadishu – Marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations in Somalia today called for greater efforts to prevent and fight corruption...

  • 8 дек 2023
    A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. 

     "2023 has been devastating for the people of Ukraine," ASG Jenča tells Security Council 

    On 6 December, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas Miroslav Jenča said that winter’s arrival and intensifying Russian Federation attacks on the country’s energy facilities were worsening the dire humanitarian conditions across the country. "Much like last year, the year 2023 has been devastating for the people of Ukraine,” he said, adding, “if urgent steps are not taken to reverse this trajectory, next year may be even more unpredictable and destructive.” 


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    “UN Security Council in Review” newsletter highlights work under Presidency of China

    This week, DPPA’s Security Council Affairs Division published “UN Security Council in Review,” its monthly newsletter covering the work of the Council this month. Under the Presidency of China for the month of November, the Council held one signature event on promoting sustainable peace through common development. It held a total of 24 formal meetings and 8 consultations; it also held two Arria-formula meetings and made seven decisions. The Middle East, including the Palestinian question, was the most frequently considered country- or region-specific item in open and closed discussions. 


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    Peacebuilding Impact Hub aims to transform prevention and peacebuilding with data-driven solutions

    On 8 December, DPPA’s Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, and South Sudan to the United Nations, launched the Peacebuilding Impact Hub, a collaborative initiative to bring together the UN, governments, think tanks, academia, and civil society peacebuilders. In her remarks, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar underscored the need — in addition to the moral and political — for empirical arguments in favor of investing in prevention and peacebuilding. This constitutes a fundamental aspect of the Peacebuilding Impact Hub's mission. During the panel discussion, participants emphasized the crucial role of impact data. The Peacebuilding Impact Hub will share knowledge from peacebuilders and partners; derive valuable insights and data-driven solutions; create space for learning; and demonstrate impact and cost savings of prevention.


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    UNSOM launches podcast series on combating gender-based violence in Somalia

    This week, the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and its partners launched a new podcast series, ‘Gobaad: Dignity for All,’ to raise awareness and take action against gender-based violence (GBV) in Somalia. The series features eight episodes that explore various aspects of GBV, such as online harassment, disability and gender inequality, and the role of the government and collective action of the international community in addressing this issue. It also features interviews with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, and the Somali Minister of Women and Human Rights Development, Khadijo Mohamed Diriye.


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    Special Representative Imnadze addresses conference of Central Asian Women Leaders Caucus

    On 4 December, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze addressed the final conference of the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus under the Chairmanship of Kazakhstan. Imnadze encouraged the Caucus to facilitate partnership between women organizations at the local level, to be more vocal on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan and to further contribute to discussion and implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. The members of the Caucus adopted a statement condemning all forms of violence against women and committing to step up measures to implement comprehensive measures to counter gender-based violence.


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    High-level diplomatic talks in Beijing on collaboration with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

    On 4-5 December, SRSG Imnadze visited Beijing. In a meeting with the Special Representative on Eurasian Affairs from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Li Hui, the SRSG discussed the geopolitical situation as well as specific political, security and socio-economic developments in Central Asia. The SRSG also visited the Headquarters of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and met with its Secretary-General, Zhang Ming. They discussed cooperation between the two organizations to increase interaction and trust in the region, including through the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and various youth initiatives.


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    UNMHA Head Beary joins field patrols, meets with community members

    On 4 December, the Head of the UN Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), Michael Beary, joined one of the Mission's regular patrols, alongside Hudaydah governor Mohammed Quhim. They visited the communities of Ad Durayhimi, Bayt Al Faqih, At Tuhayta and Zabid. During the field patrol, Beary met 18-year-old Abdu Mohammed, who spoke about how he lost both his legs in a landmine incident in the area while tending to his animals. Through its monitoring and patrolling efforts, and oversight of mine action operations in Hudaydah governorate, UNMHA continues to maintain a strong presence on the ground, paving the way for a peaceful future in Yemen, in close cooperation with local authorities.

    UNOWAS holds regional youth dialogue 

    On 4 December, Special Representative and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) Leonardo Santos Simão engaged in a regional dialogue to mark the commemoration of the eighth anniversary of Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015) on Youth, Peace and Security. Over 150 young men and women from West Africa and the Sahel region expressed their views and shared ideas on the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security agenda. In remarks, SRSG Simão emphasized the crucial role young women and men play in conflict prevention, community resilience and social cohesion, bringing innovative solutions to problems.


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    Lebanon

    Special Coordinator Wronecka meets with UNIFIL colleagues in South Lebanon

    On 7 December, Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General Joanna Wronecka visited south Lebanon to meet with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as well as with residents of the border areas affected by the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line. In a meeting with UNIFIL Force Commander Maj. Gen. Aroldo Lazaro, the Special Coordinator highlighted the critical work of UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon during this period of turbulence and their efforts to secure a return to a cessation of hostilities. They emphasized that the full implementation of Resolution 1701 is key to realizing peace, security, and stability in the region. Wronecka also met with displaced residents of border areas in a collective shelter in Tyre, currently receiving support from both the UN and the government.

    Special Coordinator discusses Resolution 1701 with Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee

    Special Coordinator Wronecka met this week with Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Committee, which includes parliamentarians from different sides of Lebanon’s political spectrum. The discussions focused on the importance of adhering to Security Council Resolution 1701 against the backdrop of skirmishes across the Blue Line between Hizbullah and Israel.  

    Colombia

    Cycling for peace and reconciliation in Meta

    On 2 December, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia accompanied the second “Tour for Peace” bicycle event, in which former combatants from the department of Meta cycled to raise awareness for reconciliation and peace. The cyclists started in the urban centre of the municipality of Mesetas and ended in the vereda, or village, La Guajira. It was a route of about 17 kilometers and was held in the commemoration of the seventh anniversary of the Peace Agreement. The Mayor's Office of Mesetas supported the event jointly with the UN Development Programme, the Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN), the Public Security Forces and the HALO Trust.

    On Día de las Velitas, former combatants light candles for peace  

    This week, former combatants in the new reintegration area of the vereda La Pista in the municipality of Uribe in the department of Meta in the department of Meta were joined by the Verification Mission’s regional office of Villavicencio in commemorating the “Día de las Velitas” (Day of Candles), a significant date for Colombians to reaffirm the meaning of unity, peace and hope in the country. 

    Iraq

    UNAMI attends full-scale real-time election simulation 

    On 7 December, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq (UNAMI) for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance Claudio Cordone attended the fourth and final full-scale real-time election simulation at the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). The simulation, which involved 38,040 polling stations across Iraq, was conducted successfully. The IHEC has now finalized all necessary preparations and is technically ready for the Governorate Council elections on 18 December 2023.

    UNAMI delegation meets with Independent High Electoral Commission

    On 5 December, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMI Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Deputy Special Representative for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance Claudio Cordone met with the Chairman and Board of Commissioners of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) at their national office in Baghdad. The IHEC Chairman and Board of Commissioners provided comprehensive updates on the preparations for the upcoming governorate council elections scheduled for 18 December 2023. 

    UN Iraq marks International Volunteer Day

    Marking International Volunteer Day on 5 December with the Government of Iraq and civil society organization partners, Deputy Special Representative/Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq Ghulam Mohammed Isaczai emphasized the importance of volunteering as a critical pathway for young people to learn new skills and connect labour market demand and employment. “We value and recognise the millions of volunteers across the world and our 123 UN Volunteers, both National and International, currently deployed in Iraq — 48 per cent of whom are females — who are providing expertise and support to UN activities in Human Rights, Climate Change and Environment, Health, Community Engagement, Communication, and Operational Support”, the DSRSG noted in his speech at the event held in Baghdad. 

    UNAMI Human Rights Office holds roundtable discussions and consultative workshops

    On 4 December, the UNAMI Human Rights Office organized a roundtable discussion as part of the 16 Days of Activism. The event aimed to address online violence against women and girls. Participants engaged in a comprehensive dialogue on challenges and potential solutions pertaining to online violence, and suggested recommendations to address this issue.

    As part of the ‘Human Rights 75 Initiative’ to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UNAMI Human Rights Office held a consultative workshop in Baghdad on 4 December on the theme of advancing racial justice. During the workshop, participants heard presentations on the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in promoting racial justice and the need to strengthen the national legal framework to promote equality. 

    On 7 December, the UNAMI Human Rights Office organized a round table discussion in Mosul under the theme “enhancing child protection.” The event discussed forms of child right violations and raised awareness on how to effectively protect the rights of children in areas that have been affected by conflict. Participants identified gaps in relation to the protection of children and discussed strategies for promoting child rights. 

    Next Week

    On 12 December, the Security Council will hold a briefing on the 1591 Committee, established pursuant to Resolution 1591 (2005) concerning Sudan, as well as on Haiti sanctions. On 13 December, it will hold consultations on Yemen and a briefing on UNOCA/LRA (the “Lord’s Resistance Army”). On 15 December, it will hold an open debate on small arms: addressing the threat posed by diversion, illicit trafficking and misuse of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition to peace and security.

     

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