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High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is intended to be a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions of people who despite being displaced and dispossessed - relentlessly strive to improve their lives and those of their families and communities.

20 Jun 2022

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

Wrap-up of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May) was an opportunity to honour the UN peacekeeping personnel serving peace around the globe.

06 Jun 2022

Legal Officer from OSLA visits MINURSO

The Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) visited MINURSO from 31 May to 4 June 2022, holding meetings with the Mission’s leadership as well as MINURSO staff members.

06 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

The Director of Northern Africa Division visits MINURSO

Jacqueline Seck, the Director of the Northern Africa Division in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations visited MINURSO from 23 to 27 May 2022.

27 May 2022