UN in Yemen
Founded in 1945, the United Nations (UN) is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the UN is guided by the purposes and principles contained in its Founding Charter. The United Nations has been supporting Yemen for 60 years and is working on development, humanitarian and political issues.
To know more about the various UN entities active in Yemen: Who we are, what we do, where we work, as well as how you can get in touch with us, visit UN in Yemen website.
- 02 Apr 2023 - By: The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg A year ago today, the warring sides in Yemen agreed to a Truce that lasted six months and expired last October. It was a moment of...
- 23 Mar 2023 - I wish Yemenis and all Muslims around the world a blessed Ramadan filled with peace and tranquility.This Ramadan, I hope Yemenis can come together and celebrate this month in safety and with dignity. I join all Yemeni men and women in the hope for lasting peace, for a future...
- 20 Mar 2023 - 20 March 2023, Palais des Nations, Geneva -- Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here today. I’m pleased to announce that the 10-day meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement concluded today with a positive...
- 20 Mar 2023 - Joint statement by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and the International Committee of the Red Cross at the conclusion of the seventh meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the implementation of the Detainees’...
- 15 Mar 2023 - Thank you, Mr President, I brief you as Yemenis and Muslims around the world look forward to the holy month of Ramadan. Having lived in this region for many...
- 11 Mar 2023 - Amman, 11 March 2023- The seventh meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement started today, Saturday, in Switzerland. The Supervisory Committee is co-chaired by the Office of the Special...
- 16 Jan 2023 - Thank you, Mr. President. Allow me to start by welcoming the newly elected members to this Council. I look forward to work closely with you towards a peaceful, durable, and inclusive settlement...
- 22 Nov 2022 - Thank you Madam President. Madam President, in this briefing, I intend to provide an overview over the...
- 13 Oct 2022 - Merci Monsieur Président. Six and a half months ago, on 2nd of April, the nationwide truce in Yemen came into effect. Over the course of these past six and a half months, the truce has started to...
- 30 Sep 2022 - Over the past six months, the Government of Yemen and the Houthis have taken important and bold steps towards peace by agreeing to, and twice renewing, a nationwide truce negotiated by the United Nations. With the 2 October deadline for another extension quickly approaching, I...