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MINURSO organizes a farewell parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG and Head of MINURSO Kim Bolduc

On 14 November 2017, MINURSO organized a farewell military parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG Kim Bolduc following the completion of her mandate.

22 Nov 2017

Note to correspondents: Update on Horst Koehler

New York - The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Horst Koehler, took up his functions on 8 September in New York, where he held meetings and consultations until 16 September. Mr.

17 Sep 2017

Letter from the Secretary-General to Staff on the Gender Parity Strategy

https://iseek.un.org/system/files/letter_from_sg_on_gender_parity.pdf

14 Sep 2017

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The UNSG interview (video)

Ahead of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72), Secretary-General António Guterres called for global solutions that can address global problems.

11 Sep 2017

European Union Supports WFP Assistance For Sahrawi Refugees In Algeria

ALGIERS – The European Union has contributed €4.9 million (US$5.5 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to continue to cover the basic food needs of Sahrawi refugees residing in camps in Algeria.

05 Sep 2017

Mr. Horst Köhler of Germany - Personal Envoy for Western Sahara

Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Horst Köhler, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany, as his Personal Envoy for Western Sahara.

05 Sep 2017

The United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers

On 29 May each year, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers.

The Peacekeepers Day is an opportunity to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations as peacekeepers, more than 3,400 perished since 1948.

31 Aug 2017

Refugees Day

21 June 2017 – Facing a fast-growing refugee crisis, Uganda is set to host in its capital, Kampala, a 'Solidarity Summit' with the support of the United Nations, to rally international support for refugees and host communities in the form of donations, i

22 Jun 2017