News & Statements
UN Mourns Passing of the Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka
It is with deep sadness that the United Nations in Sri Lanka announces the sudden passing away of its Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, Ms. Una McCauley.
PYMUN: model UN takes off the ground in Puttalam
Year 2017 came to a great close for the energetic and committed youth of Puttalam as they wrapped up their proceedings of their first model United Nations (PYMUN – Puttalam Youth Model United Nations) on the 31st of December at Zahira College, Puttalam.
Full Statement by UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention at the conclusion of official visit
A three-member delegation from the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, José Antonio Guevara Bermúdez, Leigh Toomey, visited Sri Lanka, from 4 to 15 December 2017 . The working Group shared preliminary observations at a press conference in Colombo.
The UN and the Ministry of Education launch SDG Action Campaign on 72nd UN Day
In celebration of the 72nd UN Day, the United Nations in Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Education in partnership with Hatton National Bank and Roar media, have come together to launch the ‘SDG Action Campaign’ – a campaign to educate and encourage students from across the country to design and implement an SDG based project in their communities.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Mr. Pablo de Greiff, visited Sri Lanka from 10 to 23 October 2017. The Rapporteur shared the preliminary findings at the conclusion of his mission to Sri Lanka at a press briefing in Colombo.
UN expert on transitional justice to review progress in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Pablo de Greiff, will carry out an official visit to Sri Lanka from 10 to 23 October 2017, to examine the progress made in redressing the legacies of massive past violations and abuses, including those that resulted from a conflict that spanned more than 25 years.
President Maithripala Sirisena meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres
The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Peace Day Message by UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Una McCauley
In light of International Peace Day on Thursday, 21 September, Ms. Una McCauley, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, published a message highlighting the need for communities to stand together against injustice in Sri Lanka.
Youth building Peace: Sri Lanka’s best hope
In light of International Youth Day on Saturday, 12 August, Ms. Una McCauley, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, published an article highlighting the need to encourage youth building peace in Sri Lanka.