United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

July 2021

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Dmitry Shlapachenko of Ukraine United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Dmitry Shlapachenko of Ukraine as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, with the host Government’s approval. He will take up his post on 5 July.

July 2023

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Mr. Marc-André Franche of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Mr. Marc-André Franche of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, with the host Government’s approval. He took up his post on 8 July.

November 2021

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Maria Jose Torres Macho of Spain United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chile

Secretary-General has appointed Maria Jose Torres Macho of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chile.

February 2021

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Stephen Jackson of Ireland UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Stephen Jackson of Ireland as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya, with

March 2022

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Claudia Mojica of El Salvador United Nations Resident Coordinator in Argentina

On 13 March, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Claudia Mojica of El Salvador as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Argentina, with the host Government’s approval.

August 2022

Video

Building youth-led social networks in remote areas of Solomon Islands

We highlight this piece in honor of International Youth Day 2022 – and this year's theme: Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages

November 2020

Story

UNOWAS and its partners promote the participation of women in peace processes

In the sub-region, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) remains mobilized to support the effective implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security.

COVID-19

December 2022

Action 2030 Blog

One UN in action: Cross-border collaboration to build sustainable peace in Abyei

A blog co-authored by Khardiata Lo N’Diaye, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator of Sudan and Sara Nyanti, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, South Sudan.

November 2020

Story

Walking in Lilith's shoes

A young dreamer who fled her country to save her life now fights to protect other women and girls in Costa Rica.

August 2022

Story

Around the world: Daily updates from UN country teams - August 2022

Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of multi-faceted priorities and key initiatives on a daily basis — from climate action to gender equality and food security.

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