Special Envoy Grundberg met today with Lord Tariq Ahmad , Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Discussions focused on recent UN peace efforts and explored ways to ensure concerted regional and international support to advancing the political process in #Yemen, including through maintaining the unity of the #SecurityCouncil on #Yemen.
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 10 July 2023 at 17:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13zghukgm
ندين مقتل مؤيد الحميدي، الموظف المتفاني في برنامج الأغذية العالمي ، في وقت سابق اليوم في تعز. خالص تعازينا لأسرة مؤيد وأصدقائه وزملائه. ونشاطر الحزن والأسى مع مجتمع العمل الإنساني في #اليمن لهذه الخسارة الأليمة.
We condemn the murder of Moayad Hameidi, a dedicated World Food Programme worker, in Taiz earlier today. Our deepest condolences go out to Moayad's family, friends, and colleagues. And we mourn his tragic loss with the humanitarian community in #Yemen.
https://www.wfp.org/news/wfp-statement-death-staff-member-yemen
We condemn the murder of Moayad Hameidi, a dedicated World Food Programme worker, in Taiz earlier today. Our deepest condolences go out to Moayad's family, friends, and colleagues. And we mourn his tragic loss with the humanitarian community in #Yemen.
https://www.wfp.org/news/wfp-statement-death-staff-member-yemen
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WFP statement on the death of a staff member in Yemen | World Food Programme
ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is deeply saddened to confirm that a staff member was shot and killed by unknown gunmen on Friday afternoon in Turbah, Taiz in south west Yemen.
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 16 August 2023 at 17:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1j0t1khiv
Thanks to our partner, the @EUinYemen, for supporting Phase II of @UNDP #Yemen's Peace Support Facility. The #PSF provides the @OSE_Yemen and @UNinYE with a flexible mechanism to prepare for and support an inclusive and durable peace for all #Yemenis. #YemenCantWait
“I highly welcome the European Union’s valuable role in supporting peace in Yemen including through its contribution to the UN Peace Support Facility for Yemen. The international community has a pivotal part to play in advancing an inclusive political process under UN auspices in Yemen, mitigating the devastating impact of the conflict on the lives of civilians, and supporting post-conflict recovery and reconstruction,” says Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy for Yemen.
Read more: https://osesgy.unmissions.org/press-release-eu-contribution-peace-support-facility
Photo credits: UNDP Yemen
“I highly welcome the European Union’s valuable role in supporting peace in Yemen including through its contribution to the UN Peace Support Facility for Yemen. The international community has a pivotal part to play in advancing an inclusive political process under UN auspices in Yemen, mitigating the devastating impact of the conflict on the lives of civilians, and supporting post-conflict recovery and reconstruction,” says Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy for Yemen.
Read more: https://osesgy.unmissions.org/press-release-eu-contribution-peace-support-facility
Photo credits: UNDP Yemen
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg met Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, in Amman today to discuss the evolving situation in #Yemen and the importance of concerted international efforts to progress towards lasting peace and stability in Yemen.
التقى المبعوث الأممي الخاص هانس غروندبرغ مع جوزيب بوريل، مسؤول السياسات الخارجية بالاتحاد الأوروبي، في الأردن اليوم لمناقشة تطورات الوضع في #اليمن وأهمية تضافر الجهود الدولية لتحقيق تقدم نحو السلام الدائم والاستقرار في اليمن.
التقى المبعوث الأممي الخاص هانس غروندبرغ مع جوزيب بوريل، مسؤول السياسات الخارجية بالاتحاد الأوروبي، في الأردن اليوم لمناقشة تطورات الوضع في #اليمن وأهمية تضافر الجهود الدولية لتحقيق تقدم نحو السلام الدائم والاستقرار في اليمن.
The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen concluded a consultation meeting in #Aden. The consultation brought together 200 women activists, experts, academics, and political and civil society actors from across #Yemen to discuss their vision and priorities for forging an inclusive peace.
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to #Riyadh, where he held meetings with the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al Alimi, and Vice President Uthman Mujalli. Meetings were also conducted with the Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohamed Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to #Yemen, Mohammed Al Zaabi, and the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council.
Discussion focused on the latest progress and the next steps towards reaching an agreement on measures to improve living conditions in Yemen, a sustainable ceasefire, and the resumption of a Yemeni-owned political process under #UN auspices.
https://osesgy.unmissions.org/un-special-envoy-holds-discussions-riyadh
Discussion focused on the latest progress and the next steps towards reaching an agreement on measures to improve living conditions in Yemen, a sustainable ceasefire, and the resumption of a Yemeni-owned political process under #UN auspices.
https://osesgy.unmissions.org/un-special-envoy-holds-discussions-riyadh
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UN Special Envoy holds discussions in Riyadh
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met with the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al Alimi, and Vice President Uthman Mujalli in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed next steps towards reaching…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, held a consultative meeting yesterday in #Aden with 30 youth and civil society activists, experts from across #Yemen.
The discussion explored potential scenarios in light of recent political developments, and tackled the priorities and needs of Yemenis at the local level, and the different roles the local, regional, and international stakeholders can play in paving a way for an inclusive Yemeni-owned peace process.
The participants stressed the importance of inclusivity and emphasized the aspirations of all Yemenis in achieving sustainable and just peace.
“I want to underline that civil society has a critical role in supporting the peace process, and in representing the Yemeni people, your role is not only to inspire our work but also inspire hope among the 30 million Yemenis we all serve,” Grundberg said in the meeting.
The discussion explored potential scenarios in light of recent political developments, and tackled the priorities and needs of Yemenis at the local level, and the different roles the local, regional, and international stakeholders can play in paving a way for an inclusive Yemeni-owned peace process.
The participants stressed the importance of inclusivity and emphasized the aspirations of all Yemenis in achieving sustainable and just peace.
“I want to underline that civil society has a critical role in supporting the peace process, and in representing the Yemeni people, your role is not only to inspire our work but also inspire hope among the 30 million Yemenis we all serve,” Grundberg said in the meeting.
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 14 February 2024 at 18:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1fkfmy31b
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"Because wars spare no one, peace must include all"
22 Yemeni women and men opened up about how they experienced the nearly decade-long war in #Yemen, what peace means to them, and how they believe it can be achieved.
In Aden, Amman, and Cairo, Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة اليمن - UN Women Yemen held a series of meetings since October with nearly 300 Yemeni women and men peace advocates to elevate women’s voices and discuss a bottom-up vision for an inclusive process in Yemen: https://t.ly/BuYTn
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22 Yemeni women and men opened up about how they experienced the nearly decade-long war in #Yemen, what peace means to them, and how they believe it can be achieved.
In Aden, Amman, and Cairo, Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة اليمن - UN Women Yemen held a series of meetings since October with nearly 300 Yemeni women and men peace advocates to elevate women’s voices and discuss a bottom-up vision for an inclusive process in Yemen: https://t.ly/BuYTn
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The UN Envoy for #Yemen Hans Grundberg will address the press following his briefing to the Security Council. Watch live:
يتحدث المبعوث الأممي إلى #اليمن، هانس غروندبرغ، إلى الصحفيين بعد إحاطته لمجلس الأمن. تابع المؤتمر الصحفي على الهواء مباشرة:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1ueduaw5p the link
يتحدث المبعوث الأممي إلى #اليمن، هانس غروندبرغ، إلى الصحفيين بعد إحاطته لمجلس الأمن. تابع المؤتمر الصحفي على الهواء مباشرة:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1ueduaw5p the link
The UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, met with the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohamed Aljabir, in Riyadh today and explored the ongoing developments in Yemen, the regional situation and its potential implications, and discussed ways to ensure continued concerted regional support to UN peace mediation efforts in #Yemen.
"Sending heartfelt wishes for a serene and joyful #Eid to all Yemenis. May this special occasion inspire us to embrace the values of compassion, solidarity, and resilience, guiding our collective efforts towards a brighter future for #Yemen. Eid Mubarak!"
- UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg
Photo credit: UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia AL-Fotih
- UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg
Photo credit: UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia AL-Fotih
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 15 April 2024 at 17:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cbo8wys5
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 13 May 2024 at 17:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10r2asn2q
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefed the Security Council #UNSC on the current situation in Yemen in an open session today 13 May 2024. To read the briefing: https://osesgy.unmissions.org/briefing-un-special-envoy-yemen-hans-grundberg-security-council-2
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BRIEFING BY THE UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR YEMEN, HANS GRUNDBERG, TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I am addressing you from Aden, where I have had meetings with the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, and Vice President Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, as well as the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister.…
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 13 June 2024 at 17:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12t2tj83d
UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefs the #SecurityCouncil on the situation in Yemen today, 23 July 2024 at 17:00/Yemen time, 10:00/New York time. Watch live here:
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UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to #Muscat, where he held meetings with senior Omani officials. During the meetings, Grundberg expressed appreciation for the Omani role in advancing UN efforts toward peace and stability in Yemen.
Grundberg also met with Ansar Allah‘s chief negotiator, Mohammed Abdel Salam, who emphasizing the urgent need for broader de-escalation across #Yemen. He stressed the importance of prioritizing the interests of the Yemeni people and called for constructive dialogue.
Throughout all his meetings, the Special Envoy reiterated the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for the immediate and unconditional release of detained UN personnel.
Grundberg also met with Ansar Allah‘s chief negotiator, Mohammed Abdel Salam, who emphasizing the urgent need for broader de-escalation across #Yemen. He stressed the importance of prioritizing the interests of the Yemeni people and called for constructive dialogue.
Throughout all his meetings, the Special Envoy reiterated the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for the immediate and unconditional release of detained UN personnel.