UN Special Coordinator Advocates for Enhanced Representation of Women in Lebanon’s Parliament
Following the decision by Lebanon’s Interior Ministry to call for legislative elections on 10 May 2025, United Nations Special Coordinator
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga will serve as the Officer-in-Charge Head of Entity/SRSG UNOCA
On Monday, February 23, 2026, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga was appointed Acting Administrator of the role of Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), a few days after the end of Abdou Abarry's mission. Mr. Onanga-Anyanga, who has been the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union…
Bunia: MONUSCO trains women detainees at the central prison to support their reintegration
How can we ppromote the social and professional reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals after their release from prison?
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UN Supports Great Lakes Region in Combating Arms Trafficking
Supporting a regional initiative to combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Great Lakes region.
UNMISS-supported mobile court in Mundri can’t come soon enough for victims of crime
MUNDRI - The journey to justice in Greater Mundri is a long and difficult one. Traveling more than 200 kilometers from Yambio, in Western Equatoria, an assessment team escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moves slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court. Their mission: to prepare for the deployment of a mobile court expected to begin next month. This important initiative can’t…
Of hopes and hearts: Juba orphanage inspires futures once unimaginable
JUBA – It’s a quiet Saturday at the Confident Children out of Conflict center in Juba. While violence is rising across the country, the space is a rare sanctuary amidst the chaos. A sanctuary that has become home to 52 children. Having been subjected to all kinds of hardships or abuses, they have found a place to rest and heal. To explore passions and interests that will define their futures. Kidende loves spending her free time indulging in the…
Child trafficking by gangs is putting Haiti’s future at risk
A UN report published on Friday details the brutal and widespread trafficking of children by Haitian gangs, warning their actions threaten not only the wellbeing of today’s children but also of future generations. The report, issued jointly by the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), states that most of the 26 gangs currently operating in Haiti are involved in child trafficking. It describes the different…
UNMISS engineers battle climate shocks to protect 300,000 people against rising floodwaters in Bentiu
UNITY - A most troublesome scenario is unfolding in Unity State. Even though the rainy season is long gone, the stagnant waters that hold the town of Bentiu hostage after years of extraordinary flooding are continuing to rise. Vigilantly monitoring the water levels and maintaining the dykes that provide the only barrier between the water and residents are members of the Pakistan Military Engineering Task Force, serving with the United Nations…
Peacekeepers support LAF in removing UXOs
Last week, UNIFIL peacekeepers supported the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in extracting and removing two unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the town of Al Aadeisse in south-eastern Lebanon. These operations enhance the security of residents and also represent direct and tangible support for the Lebanese population. The neutralization of UXOs is essential to restoring normalcy in affected communities and is a fundamental step in enabling displaced…
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Climate, Peace and Security
SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga addresses AUPSC, "Climate chaos is already reshaping peace and security across Africa"
At the 1331st meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council in an open session on Climate Change, Peace and Security in Africa, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of UNOAU, warned that climate change is no longer a distant risk and is already driving instability across the continent. Addressing the AUPSC under the February 2026 Chairpersonship of Ambassador Dr. Obaida…
Earlier today, two 122-mm rockets struck the Sector West Headquarters in Shama, injuring four Italian peacekeepers who are now receiving treatment at the base hospital. Fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening…
WARRAP— More than 60 local government officials from the counties of Tonj North and Tonj South recently gathered for a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening their roles in addressing community challenges, including resource…
We, representatives of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC) the African Union, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), and the Office of the United…
From 18 to 22 November, UNOAU provided technical support to the East African Standby Force in the delivery of the 29 th session of the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Nairobi, Kenya. The course was designed to…
United Nations’ peacekeeping exists to protect the vulnerable, keep the peace, and nurture the best of humanity. Unforgivably, some people betray that mission and exploit, hurt and abuse those they are sent to protect. The…
UNISFA has officially joined the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers. A launch ceremony was held at the mission headquarters on 21 November, marking a significant step towards the attainment of gender parity and…
UNISFA has officially joined the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers. A launch ceremony was held at the mission headquarters on 21 November, marking a significant step towards the attainment of gender parity and…
Following a visit by an UNMISS delegation, the Governor of Western Equatoria State ordered military personnel to leave schools, leading to one of them being vacated and two children released from armed groups. Photo by Denis…
TRIPOLI – 21 November – In a working group meeting on Monday, UNSMIL brought together Libyan institutions, civil society organizations from across the country, and international counterparts to discuss the challenges and…
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Across South Sudan, children continue to be caught in the crossfire of conflict, losing their lives, being maimed, displaced from their homes, unable to go to school or access healthcare, and forcibly…
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR EUROPE, CENTRAL ASIA AND THE AMERICAS MIROSLAV JENČA'S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON HAITI New York, 20 November 2024 Madam President, Excellencies, Haiti is at dire crossroads. Extreme…
On 19 and 21 November, UNOAU participated in events organized by the AU Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department in collaboration with the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and…