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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on UNIFIL
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (225+ words) The Secretary-General strongly condemns the incident on Sunday 29 March, which resulted in the death of one Indonesian peacekeeper of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), inside his position at Ett-Taibe, southern Lebanon, amidst hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah....
Women on the Frontlines: Voices from Colleagues in the Occupied Palestinian Territory | Department of Safety and Security
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (291+ words) Security work is never easy. In conflict settings, it becomes even more complex. For women working in high-risk environments, this often includes navigating additional, specific challenges alongside demanding operational roles. On this International Women's Day, we spoke with women across…...
A city opens its doors to the world: New York and the United Nations
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (171+ words) Born from the ashes of the Second World War, the dream of a more peaceful and fairer world drew nations together in 1945 under a new vision for humanity: the United Nations. 24 March 2026 -Eight decades on, the aspiration for peace, dignity…...
Multilingualism at the United Nations
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (96+ words) This publication also received the support of the UN Coordinator for Multilingualism. In-person event on the "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, Thursday, 19 February 2026, 1.00 " 2.30 p.m. ET.,at the UN Library's 1st floor reading room. To advance access to UN data on multilateralism, the…...
Closure of GA, Conference and North Lawn Buildings
1+ week, 5+ day ago (166+ words) The affected areas will be operating on emergency power during the shutdown, including life safety systems, emergency lighting, and telecommunications equipment. The Secretariat Building, South Annex Building, and Dag Hammarskj'ld Library Building will not be affected." All maintenance work is…...
On the ground | Spotlight on Gaza
2+ week, 4+ day ago (274+ words) In accordance with Security Council Resolution 2720 (2023), the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza (SHRC) is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, monitoring and verifying the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The Office is also tasked with establishing a UN mechanism…...
Joint statement of Foreign Ministers of 20 countries on recent Israeli decisions extending unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank (Non-UN Document)
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (236+ words) This is a non-United Nations document. The United Nations provides these documents only as a convenience for reference purposes, and the inclusion of a document does not imply the endorsement of its content by the United Nations. Foreign Ministers of…...
UNFPA: Child marriages surge in Gaza as war tightens grip on girls’ futures
3+ week, 3+ day ago (654+ words) Reports of child marriages are rising across Gaza as displacement, poverty and the collapse of social, legal, health and protection systems fuel insecurity and force families into impossible choices. For many, marrying a daughter off can be seen as a…...
Patterns of ill-treatment and coercion reported among Palestinians returning to Gaza
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) UN Human Rights in Occupied Palestinian Territory Ramallah 5 February 2026 For the third consecutive day, Palestinians returning to Gaza through the newly reopened Rafah crossing have reported a consistent pattern of ill-treatment, abuse, and humiliation by Israeli military forces. Upon arrival…...
The invisible scars of war: The forgotten toll of conflict and crisis on youth mental health
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (697+ words) 27February 2026- Formillions of young people living through war and displacement, the end of active violence in their immediate surroundings rarely equals the end of fear, stress and grief. The traces that conflict leaves on the mental well-being of global youth cut…...