Peace and Security

File photo of Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), briefs the Security Council.
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Kosovo: Time for action overtakes time for excuses, UN envoy tells Security Council

14 November 2017
Europe

Noting recent momentum to advance democracy and good governance in Kosovo, the head of the United Nations Mission there urged for more emphasis on rebuilding trust and reconciliation, including through engagement with women and the youth, as well as on overcoming challenges related to freedom of cultural and religious identity.

View of New York City, United States.
UN News/Vibhu Mishra

UN chief contacts New York City Mayor, US Ambassador to extend condolences in wake of deadly attack

1 November 2017
Americas

A day after the deadly attack in New York City, Secretary-General António Guterres spoke to Mayor Bill di Blasio and reaffirmed his solidarity with the people of New York.

Provincial Councilwoman Somaia Ramish (second right) on the set with host and guests after talking about peace and the role of young Afghans at Asia Television.
Fraidoon Poya

FEATURE: As Afghan war grinds on, a marginalized young generation raises its voice

31 October 2017
Asia Pacific

Confronting the horrors of a war they hope to end one day, young Afghans are making themselves heard through traditional media and on the Internet. These Afghans, many educated and non-traditional, are countering messages from militant groups which seek to play upon ethnic and religious differences to encourage violence.

Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the fifteenth meeting of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre Advisory Board.
UN Photo/Manuel Elías

UN chief stresses prevention, support for victims in counter-terrorism speech

30 October 2017
Global

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today reiterated the importance of preventing terrorism by addressing its root causes, supporting victims of terrorism and enhancing human rights, in a world where security threats and challenges are rapidly evolving.

Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chef de Cabinet to Secretary-General António Guterres, addresses the Security Council meeting on women, peace and security.
UN Photo/Kim Haughton

Security Council debate on ‘women, peace and security’ spotlights prevention and gender equality links

27 October 2017
Global

At the Security Council today, a senior United Nations official called on Member States, regional organizations and civil society for greater partnership to boost women’s participation at all levels and help ensure UN peace efforts are stronger and more sustainable.

Gladys Ngwepekeum Nkeh is a United Nations police officer (UNPOL) working with local communities in Bangui, Central African Republic.
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Meet Gladys Nkeh, a UN police officer in the Central African Republic

24 October 2017
Africa

Gladys Ngwepekeum Nkeh is a United Nations police officer (UNPOL) from Cameroon, one of some 12,870 uniformed personnel working with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.

Secretary-General António Guterres visits wounded peacekeepers serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Marking UN Day in Central African Republic, Secretary-General honours peacekeepers

24 October 2017
Africa

Commemorating United Nations Day alongside UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday paid tribute to the sacrifices made by uniformed personnel in the service of peace.

UN peacekeepers patrol the PK5 neighbourhood of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Central African Republic’s message to UN: ‘The only thing we want is peace’

23 October 2017
Africa

It was once known as the ‘Bridge of Death,’ the frontline between warring factions in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). Legendary tales were shared of the bridge being drenched in blood, with even Government security forces scared to set foot on it.

Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. (file)
UN Photo/Loey Felipe

UN envoy discusses implementation of intra-Palestinian agreement with Prime Minister Hamdallah

16 October 2017
Middle East

Meeting the Palestinian Prime Minister today, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, and discussed the implementation of the intra-Palestinian agreement signed in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on 12 October.

Violent extremists have carried out bombings in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on various occasions. Shown here is the aftermath of a car bomb attack on the city's Banadir Beach hotel on 25 August 2016.
UN Somalia (file)

UN chief condemns Saturday's attacks in Mogadishu; commends responders

15 October 2017
Africa

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today commended the first responders and residents of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, for mobilizing to aid in what is being called Somalia's worst-ever bomb attack.