During his four-day official visit to Nepal, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful message with significant implications for the nation's future. As he departed for New York on Wednesday, his visit left an indelible mark, emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change, concluding the transitional justice process in Nepal, and promoting peace in the region. Guterres' visit coincided with the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference, COP-28, set to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the end of this year.
The United Nations is in the throes of what Secretary-General António Guterres calls an “unprecedented” six-month exit from Mali on orders of the West African nation’s military junta.
The visit to Vietnam by Secretary-General António Guterres from October 21 – 22 reflects the importance the United Nations attaches to the international role and position of and contributions by the Southeast Asian nation as well as the partnership between the two sides, a diplomat has said.
Vietnam underlined the importance of efficiency and security in digital technology application in peacekeeping activities and the protection of civilians during an open debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held on August 18.
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Major Steplyne Nyaboga, 32, a Kenyan peacekeeper, who recently completed her assignment in Darfur, Sudan and has been selected to receive the 2020 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.(Courtesy)
A Kenyan peacekeeper, who recently completed her assignment in Darfur, Sudan, has been selected to receive the 2020 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
Military Gender Advisor Steplyne Nyaboga, 32, who served in the recently ended United Nations - African Hybrid Union Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), will receive the award during a virtual ceremony presided over by Secretary-General António Guterres, marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Thursday, May 27, 2021.