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The Office of the Special Envoy Engages with Yemeni Businesswomen on Economic Recovery and Peacebuilding Efforts

On February 6 in Aden, the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen (OSESGY) convened a meeting with 18 Yemeni businesswomen, from the Businesswomen Council and various governorates across Yemen, and representatives from the Aden Chamber of Commerce a

09 Feb 2025

Second Public Report on the Political Dialogue series held in Amman from 24 October to 19 December 2024 to advance Yemen’s peace process

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) concluded on 19 December 2024 another round of political dialogues in Amman, Jordan, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and sustainabl

09 Feb 2025

Statement by the Secretary General on detention of United Nations personnel in Yemen

I strongly condemn the arbitrary detention by the Houthi de facto authorities on 23 January of seven additional United Nations personnel in areas under their control.

25 Jan 2025

The Office of the UN Special Envoy meets with Saudi delegation of the Military Coordination Committee to discuss steps and requirements necessary for a ceasefire in Yemen

Amman, 24 January 2025 - A three-day meeting between the Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen and representatives from the Joint Forces Command in the Military Coordination Committee (MCC) took place from 21 and 23 January in Amman to discuss different aspects of planning needed to achieve and s

24 Jan 2025

Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on the release of the Galaxy Leader crew

"The release of the Galaxy Leader crew is heartwarming news that puts an end to the arbitrary detention and separation that they and their families endured for more than a year.

22 Jan 2025

Briefing by Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to the UN Security Council

Thank you, Mr. President.

15 Jan 2025

UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes meetings in Riyadh

Amman, 14 January 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he met with Yemen’s Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak and Foreign Minister Shayea Al-Zindani, as well as with senior Saudi officials and the diplomatic community.

14 Jan 2025

UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes meetings in Iran

Amman, 13 January 2025 - UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded today a visit to Iran’s capital Tehran, during which the resumption of a Yemeni-owned political process under the auspices of the United Nations was in focus.

13 Jan 2025