Peacekeeping news

The crucial role of women in peace building was highlighted as International Women's Day was celebrated in Juba. South Sudanese girls and women in Juba celebrated International Women’s Day by highlighting their achievements…

On 13 March 2020, Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Mr. John Kennedy Mosoti, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Country…

Hope for peace revived after the agreement reached with armed group in Ituri On February 28, following the tough MONUSCO-facilitated negotiations, DRC Government and the former armed group Force known as ‘’Resistance…

UNMISS mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace renewed until March 2021 The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate requiring peacekeepers serving in South Sudan to protect civilians and build…

Women in Pariang were fascinated by an UNMISS photo exhibition as part of celebrations of International Women's Day. After years of very limited political participation, women in Pariang are looking forward to receiving their…

Civil Affairs continues to support trust-building between the communities through informal education in the Greater Famagusta region. ‘Famagusta Students Together’, a new project that aims to bring together high school…

On 12 March 2020, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Mr. Toni Petrovski, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Embassy of North Macedonia, at UNMIK Headquarters. They exchanged views…

Women's football is becoming quite a thing in Aweil and surrounding areas. “If you made a mistake like I did by getting married at an early age, please don’t give up. “Please, go back to school or come back to your football…

On 8 March 2020, more than 70 language students from all ages and across Cyprus came together in Kyrenia to attend the second language cafe and cultural club supported by UNFICYP Civil Affairs. The objective of these events…

The Government of Sudan and the UN sign a Framework of Cooperation to prevent and respond to conflict- related sexual violence

Women in uniform in the Central African Republic (CAR) are counting on a newly launched Defence Forces Official Directory of Female Competencies to help push for better representation of women in decision-making positions…

Women in uniform in the Central African Republic are counting on a newly launched Defence Forces Official Directory of Female Experts to help push for better representation of women in decision-making positions. The document…