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An unprecedented volume of landmines and unexploded weapons contaminates rural and urban war zones, maiming and killing innocent civilians long after conflict has ended.
Dear friends around the world,
Happy New Year.
When I took office one year ago, I appealed for 2017 to be a year for peace.
Unfortunately – in fundamental ways, the world has gone in reverse.
On New Year’s Day 2018, I am not issuing an appeal.
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
Our world faces many grave challenges.
Widening conflicts and inequality.
Extreme weather and deadly intolerance.
Ahead of a high-level United Nations meeting on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, the Organization's Special Coordinator on the issue is urging global leaders to join the “Circle of Leadership,” lend the political weight of their offices, and act
For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity.
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Arriving in Bangui on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 to reaffirm the commitment of the organization to the authorities and people of the Central African Republic and to support the government in achieving sustainable development goals (SDG), the President of the United Nation