Press Releases

One-hundred and ten members of the 3rd Egyptian Combat Convoy Company were awarded the United Nations medal on 20 December 2022, as a tangible recognition of the peacekeepers’ efforts and achievements. The Egyptian company…

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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Ruchira Kamboj (India): The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at the persistent political deadlock in Libya and…

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by news reports that the Taliban have suspended access to universities to women and girls. The Secretary-General reiterates that the denial of education not only violates the…

NEW YORK - I am very saddened by the news that was widely reported this morning that the Taliban Minister of Higher Education has banned women from attending universities. This is detrimental for women but also for…

Bamako, December 16, 2022 - Today, unidentified armed men opened fire on a United Nations Police (UNPOL) patrol in Timbuktu town. The attack left two Peacekeepers’ dead, including a woman. Four other peacekeepers were injured…

I want to thank the Members of the Lebanese Parliament who are here today, and your colleagues who couldn’t be here, for your kind words, solidarity, and support. We have been touched by the outpouring of condolences and…

I want to thank Prime Minister Miqati for his visit today and for the strong solidarity he has shown UNIFIL and its peacekeepers. It is much appreciated. I want to thank the Lebanese government and authorities, who have been…

UNMHA’s Deputy Head of Mission Vivian van de Perre concluded a two-day workshop with women community leaders from Hudaydah’s southern districts in Aden. During the workshop, Ms van de Perre met with eight women representing…