“Everywhere hostage taking is a real risk, yet the United Nations will find a way to stay, because our mission is to go to dangerous places and be present for those who need us most,” said Gilles Michaud, USG, UNDSS, at the Hostage Aid Worldwide side event.

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When disaster strikes, UNDSS enables UN agencies to reach people in need, where and when it matters most. Following the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, UNDSS led a mission from Kabul to Nangarhar to expedite relief operations, securing access for faster, safer delivery of aid.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, USG Gilles Michaud speaks from Gaza, honoring humanitarian workers and calling for their protection. Local colleagues—who make up 90% of the workforce—are the backbone of life-saving operations worldwide.

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Daily cross-border returns from Iran to Afghanistan have surged to over 22,000 individuals, placing significant pressure on humanitarian operations.

UNDSS has supported coordinated, secure access for United Nations and humanitarian partners.

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Join Artem Chystiak from UNDSS as he takes us to Pokrovsk, eastern #Ukraine. Once a vibrant city of 60,000, now home to about 2,000 people. See how UNDSS supports the United Nations to deliver life-saving aid in one of the country's very high-risk areas.

During a side event at the 2025 Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week, Under-Secretary-General Gilles Michaud called on Member States to take urgent action to prevent and address attacks against United Nations and humanitarian personnel.

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Wherever the United Nations has a footprint, UNDSS conducts road assessments. These assessments help UN personnel and partners reach communities in need without risking lives.

Watch a recent road assessment to Kaédi and Selibaby in southern Mauritania.

Convoy operations play a vital role in #Gaza, helping to move United Nations and NGO personnel safely. #UNDSS has been at the forefront of these efforts, handling the planning, coordination, and security that make each mission possible.

Watch a recent NGO rotation to North Gaza.

Even in Haiti’s most dangerous and hard-to-reach areas, the UN is there to help.

Because where the risks are high is where needs are most critical— and where our presence can save lives.

Our Chief Security Adviser in #Haiti Fernando Lopez highlights how UNDSS plays a vital role.

Kenya hosts over 700,000 refugees and asylum seekers in the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. Together with the Government of Kenya and humanitarian partners, United Nations continues to deliver essential support.

UNDSS plays a critical role in enabling safe and secure humanitarian operations.

At UNDSS, our people are on the frontlines of enabling UN operations even in the most complex environments. Their resilience powers the mission.

Serhii is one such team member contributing to the UN’s ability to stay and deliver in #Ukraine.

Meet Artem, a UNDSS staff based in Dnipro. For close to a decade, he has been supporting United Nations operations in hashtag#Ukraine. In this interview, he shares key highlights of working in a war zone as a security personnel.

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We are on the ground where the UN and its partners need us most. #UNDSS remains in #Gaza, supporting #UN entities and partners to ensure life-saving aid reaches those in need.

Humanitarians risk everything to save lives - we must do everything to protect them.

Today, the Security Council discusses Resolution 2730, introduced by Switzerland in 2024.

Its implementation is more critical than ever: Humanitarians are NEVER a target.

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Congratulations to Catherine Plumridge, Jennifer Barrera and Lucy Antonia Hodgson of UNDSS for being recognized in the Security Industry Association's 2025 Women in Security Forum Power 100!

Great meeting with Ms. Eri Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Japan. We discussed the role of #UNDSS in enabling humanitarian assistance and our growing partnership as well as how gender and inclusion are essential elements of successful security services.

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.

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We have finally reached the blue skies.

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