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UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement

·May 17, 2023·3 min read

Ambassadors were briefed by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, who reported on his ongoing engagement with representatives from the internationally-recognized Government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and opposing Houthi rebels, as well as regional and international actors. Mr. Grundberg said he was encouraged by the positive and detailed...

Human rights ‘best antidote’ to advance peace, Security Council hears

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·May 4, 2023·2 min read

Ambassadors met to examine the Council’s efforts towards building trust that leads to sustainable peace, in light of current and emerging threats. “Full compliance with human rights is the best antidote to the inequalities, unaddressed grievances and exclusion which are often at the root of instability and conflict,” said Mr....

Syria: UN envoy points to ‘important juncture’ in efforts towards peace

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·April 28, 2023·3 min read

“We are at a potentially important juncture, with renewed attention on Syria – particularly from the region – that could assist our efforts in advancing a political solution to this conflict”, he said. “But for this renewed attention to help unlock progress, many actors will need to take concrete steps...

Religious leaders join UN in praying for peace – ‘our most precious goal’

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·April 14, 2023·2 min read

UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted that the gathering was taking place at a unique moment: on the last Friday of Ramadan, as Christians celebrate Easter, Jews mark the end of Passover, and Sikhs enjoy the festival of Vaisakhi. “Even the calendar is sending a message of unity,” he remarked....

Colombia: Implementing peace deal, promoting dialogue ‘inextricably linked’

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·April 13, 2023·1 min read

The two aims are important aspects of the Government’s Total Peace Policy and have become “inextricably linked”, he said. “It is hard to envision either fully succeeding without the other, given the realities on the ground in many of the conflict-affected areas where violence by remaining armed groups is a...

Guterres calls for world ‘united in peace’ as Ramadan, Easter, Passover coincide

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·April 9, 2023·2 min read

Secretary-General António Guterres issued his plea for peace acknowledging that it is “dramatically lacking” in many parts of the world, during an interview with UN News’s Arabic service, ahead of what has now become an annual visit for him, to a Muslim country beset by challenges, during the holy month of Ramadan....

Young poets lend their talents to promote peace, marking the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping

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·March 21, 2023·4 min read

Called “Peace begins with me” the poem pays tribute to the strength and resilience of communities affected by conflict as well as those who help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods. It is a reminder of our responsibility to promote peace in our communities, countries and across the world – a...

In Ukraine, Guterres pledges to keep seeking ‘solutions and a just peace’

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·March 9, 2023·3 min read

António Guterres expressed “deep solidarity” with all of those who have become victims of the full-scale Russian invasion of February last year. Violation of the Charter “The position of the United Nations, which I have consistently expressed, is crystal clear: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a violation of the UN...

Compromise is crucial in search for peace for sake of all Syrians, urges UN negotiator

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·March 9, 2023·2 min read

In an appeal for greater urgency to resolve the grinding war which erupted 12 years ago this month, which has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions, Mr. Pedersen insisted that he would not accept continued inaction on the UN-led push for the Syrian Government and Opposition to agree on...

Local elections chance to advance peace in Central African Republic: UN envoy

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·February 22, 2023·2 min read

Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza reported on recent progress by the Government, including in election preparations and security sector reform. Political engagement with the leaders of armed groups remains essential and is starting to yield modest results, she added, pointing to the dissolution of four armed groups who were signatories to...

Ukraine needs ‘implementable’ peace, Security Council hears, meeting on anniversary of Minsk accord

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·February 18, 2023·2 min read

“Peace is not just about signing an agreement,” said Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, who briefed members during a meeting requested by the Russian Federation – as the one-year mark nears, since the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Jenča stressed that turning...

World Radio Day celebrates a ‘unique instrument of peace’

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·February 14, 2023·4 min read

World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates the power of the medium. The theme this year is ‘Radio and Peace’, highlighting its role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. “Since it was developed about a century ago, radio has proven to be an exceptional means of communication, debate and...