Samira Araiz

Humanitarian | Political Affairs

[Samira Araiz @samiraaraiz]

@IIHA_Fordham Proud Alumni!💜

[Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs @IIHA_Fordham]

@FordhamNYC IIHA Alumni, where are you in the world?

📸: @FordhamGSAS IDHA 40 alumni + MIHA candidate @samiraaraiz, Field Officer @UN Verification Mission in Colombia: "Currently during the pandemic we are actively continuing our verification mandate, facing serious challenges."

[UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs @UNDPPA]

This week, a unified Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) under the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and Peace Operations (DPO) has been established. The Office will ensure that security gains are reinforced by institutions and development.

[The Associated Press @AP]

Exclusive: AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has been on the radar of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for years. https://t.co/5aB5F5xrv7

[Ricardo Hausmann @ricardo_hausman]

My take on the situation in Venezuela: if we want to see Venezuelan oil production or the economy recover Venezuelans need to feel that they can go back but that will not happen without freedom and rights.
https://t.co/C6dyUOrq4a

[Nobel Peace Center @NobelPeaceOslo]

The #NobelPeacePrize medal.

It measures 6.6 cm in diameter, weighs 196 grams and is struck in gold. On its face, a portrait of Alfred Nobel and on its reverse, three naked men holding around each other’s shoulders as a sign of brotherhood. A design unchanged for 120 years.

Did you know that some Nobel Peace Prize medals have been passed on after the award was given? A well‑known case is Dmitry Muratov’s medal, which was auctioned for over USD 100 million to support refugees from the war in Ukraine.

And the medal displayed at the Nobel Peace Center is actually on loan and originally belonged to Christian Lous Lange, Norway’s first Peace Prize laureate.

But one truth remains. As the Norwegian Nobel Committee states: “Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others. The decision is final and stands for all time.”

A medal can change owners, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.

[UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs @UNDPPA]

The #UNSCAD 2025 Highlights of Security Council Practice is now available online!
https://t.co/6Y6OxQCZPf.

[UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs @UNDPPA]

Secretary-General António Guterres regrets the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of @UN entities.

“All United Nations entities will go on with the implementation of their mandates as given by Member States.”

Read more: https://t.co/asfefqHkfU

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

#Venezuela:
With millions in need of aid and rights violations long documented, @UNHumanRights Chief @volker_turk insists that accountability must come through lawful, victim‑centred processes — not military intervention in breach of the UN Charter.

📰https://t.co/FLJfvX5N9C

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"The UN Charter is not optional—it is our guiding framework, in moments of calm & in times of crisis, like in Venezuela today, culiminating with the United States military action.

Respect of the #UNCharter & international law is the foundation of the international order" @UN_PGA

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“Far from being a victory for human rights, the US military intervention in Venezuela violates the UN Charter & damages the architecture of international security,” says @UNHumanRights.

"The future of Venezuela should be determined by the Venezuelan people alone."

[United Nations @UN]

US military intervention in Venezuela violates the country’s sovereignty and the UN charter, while damaging the foundations of international security, making every country less safe.

– @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk.

https://t.co/aU0vC3dvuD

[The UN Times @TheUNTimes]

An opinion piece by the UN Human Right chief.

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

Venezuela: the country’s people must be heard, insists @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk while @UNOCHA highlights ongoing needs + @Refugees https://t.co/cAEn1W2Bld

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#Venezuela: "In situations as confused and complex as the one we now face, it is important to stick to principles", underscoring respect for the UN Charter, @DicarloRosemary told the Council on behalf of the Secretary-General.

https://t.co/49dgFNjBN2

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#Venezuela: "The situation is critical, but it is still possible to prevent a wider and more destructive conflagration."

@antonioguterres calls on "all Venezuelan actors to engage in an inclusive, democratic dialogue in which all sectors of society can determine their future".

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

"I have consistently stressed the imperative of full respect, by all, for international law, including the Charter of the UN, which provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace and security." - @DicarloRosemary told the Council on behalf of @antonioguterres

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#Venezuela: "In situations as confused and complex as the one we now face, it is important to stick to principles. (...)

The power of the law must prevail." - @DicarloRosemary shares remarks by the UN Secretary-General

[Noticias ONU @NoticiasONU]

#Venezuela: El derecho internacional no ha sido respetado. La Carta de la ONU consagra la prohibición del uso de la fuerza contra la integridad territorial o la independencia política de cualquier Estado.
@DicarloRosemary en nombre de @antonioguterres https://t.co/rGdnJCYaax

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

"We meet at a grave time following the 3 Jan US military action in #Venezuela," @DicarloRosemary told the Council on behalf of the Secretary-General.

She stressed that "the situation is critical, but it is still possible to prevent a wider and more destructive conflagration".

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

#Venezuela:

“The UN Secretary-General continues to emphasise the importance of full respect by all for international law, including the #Charter of the United Nations,” says Stéphane Dujarric, @UN_Spokesperson.

Full story: https://t.co/gflIPjjNv2

[UN Spokesperson @UN_Spokesperson]

In situations as confused and complex as the one we now face, it is important to stick to principles.

Respect for the @UN Charter and all other applicable legal frameworks to safeguard peace and security.

- @antonioguterres on #Venezuela:

https://t.co/hFUSDSu8rl