Peace and Security

The 1st UNITAMS mission to Darfur, January 2021.
UNITAMS

UN mission responding to evolving needs in Sudan transition process

14 September 2021
Africa

Despite setbacks and challenges, Sudan continues its transition towards democracy, the head of the UN special political mission in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday.

Food is distributed by WFP in Herat in western Afghanistan in August 2021.
© WFP

First humanitarian flight to Kabul marks 'turning point' in crisis: WFP 

14 September 2021
Asia Pacific

The return of humanitarian flights to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is a turning point in the crisis, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday. 

The IAEA supports training to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants like this one in the Czech Republic.
IAEA/Dean Calma

IAEA strikes deal with Iran on monitoring of nuclear programme  

13 September 2021
Middle East

The UN atomic watchdog reached an agreement with Iran on Sunday allowing the Agency access to surveillance cameras inside its atomic facilities. 

The UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (foreground right) meets women leaders in Mogadishu, Somalia.
UNSOM

In Somalia, Deputy UN chief encourages progress on women’s political participation, and peaceful elections

12 September 2021
Africa

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, visited Somalia on Sunday, to express her solidarity with Somali women’s calls for full and equal participation in political life, and the support of the international community for timely, inclusive, peaceful and credible elections.

The Tribute in Light has become an iconic part of the 9/11 remembrance.
© Eric Ganz

Sacrifice of 9/11 first responders an example of humanity and compassion, UN chief

11 September 2021
Americas

Twenty years to the day since the terror attack that brought down the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tribute to the first responders who ran into the buildings to save lives.

Vegetables are sold amidst the rubble of the old town of Benghazi in Libya.
UNOCHA/Giles Clarke

Elections represent an opportunity for stability and unity in Libya

10 September 2021
Africa

With just over 100 days until landmark elections in Libya, political leaders must join forces to ensure the vote is free, fair and inclusive, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Friday. 

A screen in an interpreter's booth shows Malala Yousafzai addressing the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, on 9 September, 2021.
UN Photo/Manuel Elías

Global community can still shape ‘new reality’ in Afghanistan

9 September 2021
Asia Pacific

While the choices available in Afghanistan are “not comfortable” ones, continued international engagement and unwavering commitment to the country’s people can help steer the situation to its best possible outcome, the UN’s senior official in Kabul told the Security Council on Thursday.

Children from the Central African Republic attend class in a protected space at a refugee camp in the Cameroon.
© UNICEF/Sebastian Rich

Protecting education, means ‘we protect the future’: UN chief 

9 September 2021
Global

The global community needs to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop”, the UN chief urged a virtual event on Thursday commemorating the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.  

 

A Chinese police officer deployed to the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), talks to a young girl whilst on patrol (file photo).
UN Photo/Albert González Farran

National ownership critical, once guns fall silent, Security Council hears

8 September 2021
Global

Although UN peacekeeping missions can help put a country on the right track following conflict, only a commitment from national governments can keep it there over the long term, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a Security Council meeting on Wednesday to examine support for the transition towards lasting peace.  

Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Relief Coordinator, discusses humanitarian issues with the leadership of the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan.
OCHA

Afghanistan: UN humanitarian chief calls for ‘rights…well-being’ of women

5 September 2021
Asia Pacific

Women in Afghanistan play a “critical role” in delivering aid, the top UN Humanitarian told the leadership of the Taliban in Kabul on Sunday, calling on all parties to “ensure their rights, safety and well-being”.