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The countries of the South have established themselves as indispensable participants in the global socioeconomic arena. Despite worldwide market volatility, South-South foreign direct investment is increasing. There are more and more institutionalized forms of South-South cooperation in the…

I extend warm greetings to you all on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. This is an occasion that honours the spirit of compassion, equality and generosity – universal values that extend across all cultures and bind us together in our shared humanity. As peacekeepers, we have all made our own personal…

Juba, South Sudan -- The Independent Special Investigation team, announced by the Secretary-General on 23rd August to look into the violence which occurred in Juba between 8-25 July 2016, and the response of the UN Mission here, arrives today to begin their work. The team, which is led by Major…

09 September 2016 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler extends his heartfelt greetings to all Libyans on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, marking the end of Hajj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. “While we everyday remember those who have lost their lives in the fight…

This year, the world has embarked on implementing the ambitious and transformational 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 universal, integrated and interdependent Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda is an action plan for people, planet, partnership and peace. Literacy…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by reports it has received of threats and harassment against some civil society members who met with the United Nations Security Council delegation during their most recent visit to Juba last weekend. These reported actions are…

Nairobi (Kenya), le 7 septembre 2016 : Selon l’étude mondiale sur la mise en œuvre de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité, l’autonomisation des femmes contribue au succès des pourparlers de paix et à l’instauration d’une paix durable, accélère le…

El Fasher, 08 September 2016 – On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous Eid Al-Adha and Haj Mabroor to the lucky ones. As we commemorate this occasion, we should all remember the message of peace and…

THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE INFORMAL INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE ON “MOBILIZING COLLECTIVE ACTION: THE NEXT DECADE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT” New York, 6 September 2016 [as delivered]; I am honoured to open this interactive dialogue with Member States on the responsibility to…

Popayan, Cauca, Colombia - The Government of Colombia, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP) and the United Nations Mission in the country have wrapped up a seven-day training session for 80 women and men who will take part in the tripartite mechanism in charge of…