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On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them.
Today, the global refugee population is at a record high.
Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and repression that terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities.
Droughts in all regions are getting more frequent and fierce.
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, 29 May, offers a chance to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel's invaluable contribution to the work of the Organization and to honour nearly 4,200 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948, in
Africa is a home for hope. On Africa Day, we celebrate the enormous promise and potential of this diverse and dynamic continent.
More than one million women and men have served as United Nations peacekeepers around the world.
On 22 April 2022, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko virtually presented the regular MINURSO mid-term briefing to the United Nations Security Council.
Honouring the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is both a day of recognition and an urgent call to action.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.
We celebrate their contributions to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix.
Over the past two years, most UN peacekeeping operations have faced a deteriorating security and political environment.