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  1. 22 hours ago

    The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by resumption of military offensive in southwest Syria and its devastating impact on civilians, once again appeals for immediate suspension of hostilities and resumption of negotiations.

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  2. Jul 4

    Special Envoy for Staffan de Mistura, one of 's champions for gender parity, on the need to lead by example to achieve gender parity and DPA:

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  3. Jul 3

    : ECOSOC adopts draft resolution recommending that all Governments intensify efforts within specialized agencies to prioritize providing assistance to peoples of the Non-Self Governing Territories on a case-by-case basis.

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  4. Jul 3

    Secretaria General Adjunta DiCarlo ayer se reunió con Presidenta de Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz Patricia Linares, intercambiaron sobre importancia de justicia transicional para reconciliación en . DiCarlo reconoció avances, reiteró respaldo por su trabajo.

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  5. Jul 3

    Yesterday, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo met magistrate Patricia Linares, head of ’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace. Discussed importance of transitional justice for reconciliation. DiCarlo commended advances of Tribunal and reiterated support for its work.

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  6. Jul 2

    Under Security Council presidency, packed July Programme of Work with , West Africa and the Sahel, , , , Middle East, , in the Sahel, and climate-related security risks on the agenda:

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    Jul 2

    UN Mission in condemns and other recent attacks impacting civilians, especially attacks on schools and medical centres - read statement:

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  8. Jul 1

    Today, takes over Council presidency. Tomorrow, 2pm, Ambassador Olof Skoog will present the programme of work for the month of July. Watch this space and .

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  9. Jul 1

    More than 80 former colonies have attained independence since creation of , but remains incomplete. Special Committee on Decolonization in March visited New Caledonia, preparing for a referendum on self-determination later this year.

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  10. Jun 30

    Last week at the : Tuesday, Special Representative updated Council on (), Wednesday Staffan de Mistura briefed Council on () and chief Rosemary A. DiCarlo on non-proliferation ().

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  11. Jun 30

    Sustaining peace, conflict prevention, human rights and sustainable development high on agenda for new Security Council members, starting their two-year term in 2019. Get a glimpse at the priorities they set:

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  12. Jun 29

    Deeply alarmed by offensive in southwestern Syria and its devastating toll on civilians, Secretary-General calls for an immediate cessation of military operations.

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    Jun 29

    Very pleased to host UN colleagues Special Envoy and Special Rep for central africa to review situation in and strengthen our cooperation in support of peace efforts in the region.

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  14. Jun 28

    : An incomplete task. Learn more about the Special Committee on Decolonization's work and recent mission to New Caledonia, which is set to hold a referendum on self-determination later this year.

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  15. Jun 27

    "Notwithstanding the continued adherence by Iran to its nuclear-related commitments, the agreement is unfortunately at a crossroads," said Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo in Security Council briefing on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)

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  16. Jun 27

    Before briefing the Security Council this morning, Special Envoy for Staffan de Mistura put together this message on the need to lead by example to achieve gender parity and :

    Champions for Gender Parity: Staffan de Mistura
    Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura on the need to lead by example to reach gender parity at the United Nations generally, and the Department of Political Affairs in particular.
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  17. Jun 26

    Special Representative Yamamoto at Security Council said that is experiencing a politically dynamic period and stressed that Afghan people’s genuine demand for peace, coming from the bottom of their hearts, must not be ignored.

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  18. Jun 25

    "Risk of further downward spirals is sky high," said Secretary-General at Security Council debate on Middle East and North Africa, which face "profound divisions, troubling currents, tragic shredding of diverse religious, ethnic and cultural fabric."

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  19. Jun 24

    Next week : On Tuesday, Special Representative Yamamoto will brief the Council on . Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo will update on on Wednesday and on Thursday, head of will brief on the work of her mission. Stay tuned.

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  20. Jun 24

    “Think the unthinkable!” and “Do the undoable!”: Personal account of participation in discussions on enhancing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Northeast Asia, held in Beijing:

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