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Secretary-General's message on World Refugee Day

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.

20 Jun 2022

SG MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT

Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and repression that terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities.

19 Jun 2022

SG MESSAGE ON WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT

Droughts in all regions are getting more frequent and fierce.

17 Jun 2022

The Secretary-General awarded posthumously Dag Hammarskjold medal to peacekeepers who lost their lives in 2021

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

31 May 2022

SG Message on AFRICA DAY

Africa is a home for hope. On Africa Day, we celebrate the enormous promise and potential of this diverse and dynamic continent.

25 May 2022

USG Video Message on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022

More than one million women and men have served as United Nations peacekeepers around the world.

23 May 2022

SRSG AND HEAD OF MINURSO ALEXANDER IVANKO BRIEFS THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

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.

20 May 2022