Groups audience: 
UN Chronicle
Undefined

Emerging from War, Syrians Embark on a Path to Stability and Development

“My wish for 2025 is to open a small shop in my village if only I can return there," says Mirvet, who lives in a camp for displaced people in Idleb, north-west Syria, December 2024. UNOCHA/Ali Haj Suleiman
At Jdiedat Yabous, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Adam Abdelmoula speaks with families who crossed the border from Lebanon to Syria to escape conflict and reach the distribution of critical aid. UNOCHA/Sevim Turkmani
Mwafak is a camp resident in Jandairis, northern Aleppo. His wish in 2025 is “My hometown is in ruins. My greatest wish for this year is to go back and rebuild from scratch.” 27 December 2024. UNOCHA/Ali Haj Suleiman

In this new era, the story of Syria must not be one of mere survival; it must be one of justice, dignity and lasting peace.

An Urgent Call for Justice and Peace: Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Amid Escalating Violence in Gaza

The Security Council adopts resolution 2712 (2023) calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip, 15 November 2023. UN Photo/Loey Felipe

We call on everyone to transcend the anguish and horrors wrought upon civilians by the current conflict in Gaza and reaffirm our collective commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to international law.

Serving as a UNIFIL Peacekeeper During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Major Stefano Parisi (left) of UNIFIL helps hand over equipment and other accessories to Naqoura Municipality in south Lebanon as part of the mission’s effort to assist local communities fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. 31 March 2020. UN/Pasqual Gorriz.
Major Stefano Parisi attending a UNIFIL Coronavirus Crisis Cell (CCC) meeting via Microsoft Teams at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura Municipality, south Lebanon, on 30 March 2020. Photo: Lt. Col. Prakash Lamichhane / UNIFIL

The support of my family and the opportunity offered by UNIFIL have propelled me, as a United Nations peacekeeper, to play an active part in this global, unconventional war for the good of the humankind.

The Economic and Social Empowerment of Youth: Tackling Poverty and Marginalization, and Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Silatech beneficiary Laila Abdel Ghani, a Syrian Refugee in Turkey, received training through Silatech’s programme and learned the Turkish language, and was then able to find work in an embroidery factory to support her and her family.
Entrepreneurial Project Management Training Workshops by Silatech

Through its programmes in 17 countries, Silatech contributes to the achievement of a number of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

cewas Middle East: Supporting Entrepreneurs to Address Water, Sanitation and Resource Management Challenges

cewas start-up entrepreneurs discussing water and sanitation challenges, Ramallah. November 2016. © Lillian Volat

cewas is the world's first and only dedicated water and sanitation start-up incubator and business innovation training programme. Since its inception, cewas has created more than 40 international water and sanitation start-ups, and executed over 20 water entrepreneurship training programmes on four continents.

Women and the Arab Spring

Nobel Laureate Tawakkol Karman speaks to press following Security Council Action on Yemen, June 2012. © UN Photo/ Eskinder Debebe

The battle that women must wage today should not be one aimed at personal gain but one that will free societies from fear, poverty and tyranny. The promotion and protection of human rights, freedom and democracy are the right way for women to obtain equal rights.

It's Never Too Late to Start Running

© UNDPI/ Lindsey Thoeng

Had I not connected my run to a fundraising goal and received such overwhelming support, I would not have run 500 or so miles in the 20 weeks leading up to the Marathon, or been able to finish the Marathon itself. Committing to a goal that affects the lives of others was key to pushing myself to find the time and energy to run 25–30 miles a week.