nited Nations Development Programme (UNDP) together with World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Sierra Leone on Tuesday 3rd December 2019 launched a joint project entitled “Mitigating Localized Resources-based Conflicts and Increasing Community Resilience” to be piloted in Pujehun and Moyamba districts of Sierra Leone.Continue reading UNDP and WFP Launch New Peacebuilding Project to Mitigate Localized Resource-based Conflicts and Increase Community Resilience in Sierra Leone
Our world faces a common enemy: COVID-19.
The virus does not care about nationality or ethnicity, faction or faith. It attacks all, relentlessly.
Meanwhile, armed conflict rages on around the world.
The most vulnerable — women and children, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the displaced — pay the highest price.Continue reading THE SECRETARY-GENERAL – APPEAL FOR GLOBAL CEASE-FIRE
2 October 2019 This International Day of Non-Violence marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the renowned global icon of peace. His vision continues to resonate across the world, including through the work of the United Nations for mutual understanding, equality, sustainable development, the empowerment of young people, and the peaceful resolutionContinue reading THE SECRETARY- GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE
This year we mark International Day of Peace as we prepare to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This foundational document is a reminder that peace takes root when people are free from hunger, poverty and oppression and can thrive and prosper. With the Universal Declaration of Human Rights asContinue reading The Secretary-General’s Message for the International Day of Peace
