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After three years of conflict, several communities across the country are faced with displacement, hunger, disease, and violence. The resilience of these communities and unwavering resolve of aid workers to reach them…

Being appointed as Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security is an honour, matched only by the complexity of the mandate — and the opportunity to lead meaningful change. Welcome to our series – Part 1: The First 100…

UN personnel operate in some of the world's most demanding and high-risk environments. Ensuring they have access to qualified and specialized mental health support is a core part of what makes operations possible. Last week…

Coups, civil wars, deliberate attacks on convoys, detained colleagues, evacuations under fire. The past seven years have tested the system in ways that were difficult to anticipate in 2019. USG Michaud, speaking recently at…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, In March of this year in Goma, a drone hit a home, killing a UNICEF colleague. In November 2025, a Haitian colleague working for WHO was killed in Port au Prince in an…

When emergencies strike, the difference between arriving and being operational can determine the effectiveness of the entire response. Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada, the UNDSS Emergency Response Team (ERT)…

“What was already a complex risk landscape has become significantly more volatile.” Gilles Michaud, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, shared this assessment during a discussion with students and…

Security work is never easy. In conflict settings, it becomes even more complex. For women working in high-risk environments, this often includes navigating additional, specific challenges alongside demanding operational…

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) released the 2025 Standby Partnership Programme (SPP) Annual Report, highlighting a year of innovation, strengthened partnerships, and high‑impact specialized deployments in some of the UN’s…

For Syrian families returning home after years in Lebanon, crossing the Joussieh Border Crossing Point (BCP) is more than a journey, it’s a step toward rebuilding their lives. These returns are facilitated by humanitarian…

As more than 40 countries prepare for national elections in 2026 — many in regions where voting day can trigger violence — Myanmar's experience offers a case study in how international organizations can maintain operations…

UNDSS marked a significant milestone in international security cooperation with the successful delivery of the first Revised Close Protection Officer Certification (RCPOC) course hosted by the Internal Security Force (ISF) –…