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PRESS STATEMENT (+ Q & A) OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH SUDAN AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH SUDAN 15 SEPTEMBER, 2016
The South Sudan Commission on Human Rights just concluded its first mission to South Sudan. This Commission was established by the Human Rights Council in March 2016 under resolution 31/20. The Commission has been tasked with…
Secretary-General’s Message; International Day of Democracy 2016
A year ago, the world's Governments agreed on an ambitious sustainable development agenda for the next 15 years. They recognized that what people want is not so complicated -- but that it does require a transformation of how…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY FOR SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION New York, 12 September 2016
The countries of the South have established themselves as indispensable participants in the global socioeconomic arena. Despite worldwide market volatility, South-South foreign direct investment is increasing. There are more…
- Message from SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
I extend warm greetings to you all on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. This is an occasion that honours the spirit of compassion, equality and generosity – universal values that extend across all cultures and bind us together in…
Independent Special Investigation Team arrives in Juba to commence work on July Incidents
Juba, South Sudan -- The Independent Special Investigation team, announced by the Secretary-General on 23rd August to look into the violence which occurred in Juba between 8-25 July 2016, and the response of the UN Mission…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 8 September 2016
This year, the world has embarked on implementing the ambitious and transformational 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 universal, integrated and interdependent Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda…
- Harassment and intimidation of civil society representatives following United Nations Security Council visit to South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by reports it has received of threats and harassment against some civil society members who met with the United Nations Security Council delegation during…
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE INFORMAL INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE ON “MOBILIZING COLLECTIVE ACTION: THE NEXT DECADE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT” New York, 6 September 2016 [as delivered]
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE INFORMAL INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE ON “MOBILIZING COLLECTIVE ACTION: THE NEXT DECADE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT” New York, 6 September 2016 [as delivered]; I am honoured to open…
- Joint Communique by the Transitional Government of National Unity And The United Nations Security Council
Joint Communique by the Transitional Government of National Unity And The United Nations Security Council September 4, 2016 Near Verbatim Transcript Minister Lomoro: Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening and thank you for being…
- Security Council Visit to South Sudan Press Briefing - September 4 2016 Ambassador Samantha Power and Ambassador Fodé
Security Council Visit to South Sudan Press Briefing - September 4 2016 Ambassador Samantha Power and Ambassador Fodé Seck Transcript Ambassador Power: The Security Council came to South Sudan to show solidarity to people of…