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- Women, Peace and Security
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert shared this week some of her experiences at a roundtable discussion on the occasion of Women in Diplomacy Day. While barriers and obstacles to women’s…
In a creative effort to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability, the National Staff Union at the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) transformed 89 kilograms of discarded security…
- Innovation Corner
In a creative effort to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability, the National Staff Union at the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) transformed 89 kilograms of discarded security…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
UNSCOL posted the following post on its X account: Tonight’s strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut generated renewed panic and fear on the eve of Eid Al-Adha. We again call for a halt to any actions that could further…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)…
- The UN in Lebanon
On a bright morning of May 13, 2025, the air around the UN House in Beirut crackled with energy, not from political negotiations or press conferences, but from the eager chatter of nearly 80 high school students, each one a…
- The UN in Lebanon
In a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen information integrity, combat digital mis- and disinformation and promote pluralistic media in Lebanon, the United Nations in Lebanon and Maharat Foundation are launching a…
- Secretary-General
As salaam alaikum. Your Excellency President Rashid, thank you for your invitation and your hospitality. Your Highnesses, your Excellencies, Secretary-General Aboul Gheit, Ladies and Gentlemen I am honoured to be with you to…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
The Ministry of National Defense of Lebanon, the United Nations Special Coordinator’s Office for Lebanon (UNSCOL), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding…
- Innovation Corner
On the occasion of Innovation Day last week, UNSCOL staff put on their VR headsets to watch the documentary movie "Dreaming of Lebanon." This interactive VR documentary, produced by UNSCOL and UNDDPA’s innovation cell, offers…
- Human rights
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its X account: "Press freedom is critical. In its absence, democracy dies. Human rights wither. Journalists must be able to work without concern for their safety or…
- Political and Institutional Stability
On May 4, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: "We welcome the commencement today of municipal elections, which represent a major milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand state…