Official account of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.

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24 Jan 2025
Despite the gang violence in #Haiti @UNDSS is supporting @UN to stay and deliver humanitarian aid. Watch how collaboration with @WFP through the Humanitarian Access Group tackles access constraints to expand aid to vulnerable populations. @WFP_Haiti
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14 Jan 2025
USG Michaud was honoured to meet HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs & Expatriates @AymanHsafadi while in Jordan. They discussed the sustained partnership between the @UN and Jordan on the safety and security of humanitarian workers in #Gaza and the region.
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Honored to welcome Gilles Michaud, @UN Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security @UNDSS, to #Amman and join him in meetings with Their Excellencies @AymanHsafadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and @moi_jor Minister Mazen Al-Faraya, as well as the UN Country Team. Grateful for #Jordan's exceptional support to UN personnel and operations and for the continued partnership.
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12 Dec 2024
.@UNDSS conducted a vital mission along the M5 highway, a critical route for @UN operations in #Syria. This assessment is key to ensuring the security and success of efforts to deliver humanitarian support to those who need it most in the coming weeks and months. @UNOCHA
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10 Dec 2024
From Indonesia to Kazakhstan, from Syria to New York, @UNDSS colleagues joined the call to #OrangeTheWorld to raise awareness and end violence against women and girls. #16DaysOfActivism @UN_Women
10 Dec 2024
There are no blurred lines when it comes to consent. There is no excuse for rape. Get ideas from @UN_Women‌ about how you can take action as the #16Days of activism to end gender-based violence come to an end: unwomen.org/en/get-involved/…
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26 Nov 2024
"Humanitarians face unthinkable risks every day - local staff often bearing the heaviest burden, and enduring immense trauma. Their safety is a moral duty," USG Michaud told the @UN Security Council. "Action is urgent." #ProtectHumanitarians @UNOCHA bit.ly/4fNmIpY
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15 Nov 2024
"Our continuous collaboration with @PoliceKE through @UNDSS has enabled @UnKenya operations to run smoothly in different parts of the country," mentioned Director-General,@ODG_UNON during vehicle handover to the Diplomatic Police Unit in Nairobi courtesy of @WFP_Kenya.
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7 Nov 2024
.@UNDSS and Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance security-related assistance and technical support. This partnership means faster information-sharing and stronger coordination during crises. Read more bit.ly/3V4kg6b
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5 Nov 2024
“As the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance increase exponentially, @UNDSS works to prepare and mitigate the impact of emerging threats that @UN personnel face in the field,” USG Michaud addressing the @UNUniversity Conversation Series in #Tokyo Japan.
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4 Nov 2024
As the #WUF12 starts today in #Egypt, our security teams drawn from five countries are on site in collaboration with the host government security apparatus to support a smooth conference aimed at discussing urgent urban issues such as housing, climate resilience & social equity.
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31 Oct 2024
On this 24th anniversary of @UN Security Council #Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, @UNDSS reaffirms its commitment to aligning security measures with the resolution's objectives and calls for collective action to ensure its full implementation.
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While supporting the inter-agency convoys, the Logistics Cluster is out in the field, making sure everything runs smoothly. Our amazing team together with @UNOCHA and @UNDSS are constantly assessing the logistics situation in areas near the frontline to ensure efficient delivery on behalf of various agencies and organizations. 💪✨ Check out this video from a recent logistics and security assessment mission! 🎥❤️ Together, we’re delivering aid where it’s needed most🤝
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Emerging Threats and #Security Challenges Facing the United Nations — A Conversation with @UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security Gilles Michaud 🗓️ 5 Nov. 2024, 18:30–19:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🌐 English ▶️ buff.ly/48rRMbZ #UNUConversationSeries @UNDSS
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29 Oct 2024
Partnership between @UNDSS and national & local partners in Hiraan region has made once-inaccessible areas open to humanitarian aid. "The commitment of community leaders has been truly inspiring," says Joseph Katuramu,@UNDSS Principal Security Advisor. bit.ly/3AkzvR9

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Congratulations to all the @UN #GenderFocalPoints recognized for their achievements at annual #GlobalGFPMeeting2024. Your efforts are paving the way to reach parity. #GenderParity #UNWomen @PehrmanKatja @UNDSS @UNOPS @UNODC
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16 Oct 2024
To mark World Mental Health Month, @UNDSS & @UN Health Care in #Ethiopia launched a mental health awareness campaign to sensitise UN personnel on the need to prioritize mental health at the workplace. Hence promoting healthier working environments.
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Thank you to 🇺🇳USG Michaud for the timely presentation of the SG report and to @UNDSS and @UNOCHA for their crucial work! The 🇪🇺EU is committed to facilitate an inclusive process to achieve tangible progress for the safety & security of the brave humanitarian & UN personnel.
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10 Oct 2024
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we celebrate all stress counsellors who promote #MentalHealthintheWorkplace. Listen to Hala Saraj, a @UNDSS stress counsellor as she highlights how she supports @UN colleagues in #Egypt and #Gaza @WFMH_Official
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3 Oct 2024
All around the world, @UNDSS continues to strengthen relationships with host country authorities to ensure the safety and security of @UN personnel and programmes.
IG KANJA MEETS WITH THE UN CHIEF OF SECURITY AND SAFETY SERVICE TEAM IN NAIROBI The UN Principal Security Adviser a.i. for Kenya and Eritrea, Mr. Prince A. Bruce has, this morning, paid courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police,
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UN @UNDSS K-9 Unit members Tango and Nico rest after sweeping the Security Council Chamber ahead of a meeting. #UNSC UN Photo/Loey Felipe
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