Strengthening of Peace, Security, Democracy Remains Priority – Israel Davies Says Strengthening of Peace, Security, Democracy Remains Priority – Israel Davies Says
Mr. Israel Choko Davies
(New York, January 11, 2021) – The Chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations, Mr. Israel Choko Davies, says the Government of Liberia will continue to prioritize the strengthening of the peace, security, and democracy currently enjoyed by Liberians and residents of Liberia.
Mr. Israel Davies says the Government will also endeavor to mobilize efforts to strengthen the Liberian economy and protect and empower the most vulnerable, especially women.
At the International level, Mr. Davies averred that Liberia remains a significant United Nations member state, contributing to the discourse of global peace, security, and development; particularly, with its peacekeeping service with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in
UN Calls for increased efforts to achieve durable solutions for vulnerable Iraqis in areas of return [EN/AR/KU]
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Kirkuk, Iraq – 11 January 2021
Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, Ms. Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano, visited Hawija district in Kirkuk governorate. She called for scaled up efforts to meet the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in areas of origin; work with the communities; and support the Iraqi Government in promoting local reintegration of IDPs and effective protection.
“Hearing from returnees in Hawija about their ongoing hardship three years after the conclusion of the military operations against ISIL reinforced how much work remains, both here in Kirkuk and throughout Iraq,” said Ms. Vojáčková-Sollorano. “While the United Nations and humanitarian partners are working to facilitate voluntary, safe and dignified returns and provide
January 01, 2021
Headquarters of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea Bissau, Uniogbis, in this file courtesy photo.
NEW YORK United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment to the people of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, the final day of operations for the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the West African country (UNIOGBIS).
In a statement, Guterres noted the closure of the Office, which has completed its mandate in keeping with Security Council resolution 2512 and extended his appreciation to the Government and the people of Guinea-Bissau for their strong partnership with UNIOGBIS and the broader United Nations system.
UNDP’s Global Human Development Report launched in Sri Lanka
January, 8, 2021
UNDP commits support to define and operationalize a national development plan underpinned by Green Development thinking
Report notes it is time for all countries to redesign their paths to progress by fully accounting for dangerous pressures humans impose on the planet
The Global Human Development Report (HDR) was launched this morning by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka bringing together a wide range of high-level participation from the Government, Public and Private sector, Development partners and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
The 30
th anniversary edition of the HDR 2020, titled ‘
January 01, 2021
Headquarters of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea Bissau, Uniogbis, in this file courtesy photo.
NEW YORK United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment to the people of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, the final day of operations for the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the West African country (UNIOGBIS).
In a statement, Guterres noted the closure of the Office, which has completed its mandate in keeping with Security Council resolution 2512 and extended his appreciation to the Government and the people of Guinea-Bissau for their strong partnership with UNIOGBIS and the broader United Nations system.