"REFUGEES"

Through a UNHCR job training programme, Farka Ould Hassen, a Malian father of twelve children sheltering in Mauritania since 2012, has obtained skills in construction, enabling him to help support his family and prepare for a return home. UNHCR

Situation in West Africa, Sahel ‘extremely volatile’ as terrorists exploit ethnic animosities, Special Representative warns Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

On a video message for the launch of policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on Latin America and the Caribbean, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “in a context of already gaping inequalities, high levels of informal labour and fragmented health services, the most vulnerable populations and individuals are once again being hit the hardest.” UNIFEED

As foreign interference in Libya reaches unprecedented levels, Secretary-General warns Security Council ‘time is not on our side’, urges end to stalemate.

As foreign interference in Libya reaches unprecedented levels, Secretary-General warns Security Council ‘time is not on our side’, urges end to stalemate.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

South Sudan marks its 9th independence anniversary amidst calls for lasting peace as the government, the UNHCR and partners are racing against time to curb the spread of COVID-19. UNHCR

Integrating human rights into peace operations brings missions closer to people, advances inclusive development, High Commissioner tells Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.