In an effort to strengthen the Rule of Law in the Abyei Area, UNPOL conducted a basic pilot human rights training for the Abyei Fire Brigade service. The training took place on 20 July and was attended by 30 personnel…
A new police post handed over by UNMISS in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including…
On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. Since signing a framework agreement with the United Nations in 2015, Colombia’s Armed…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of the policy brief on the New Agenda for Peace, in New York today: I am pleased to join you today to present our policy brief: “The New Agenda for…
Summer school is in session! UNMIK was pleased to welcome about 20 students from the US and Kosovo who are undertaking papers in Peacekeeping and Conflict Transformation over the summer semester at the @Rochester Institute of…
UNMISS promotes peace through sports and renovates Bor Freedom Square football playground. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI – Jonglei’s biggest football ground—Bor Freedom Square—has received a major facelift…
Nelson Mandela was a colossus of courage and conviction. A leader of immense achievement and extraordinary humanity. A giant of our times, whose legacy we best honour through action: Action to expel the poison of racism…
Everyone must unite to end sexual violence say participants at an UNMISS-facilitated workshop in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area leads. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – Conflict-related sexual…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on artificial intelligence, in New York today: I thank the United Kingdom for convening the first debate on artificial intelligence…
In a statement released on July 13, 24 United Nations entities that make up the United Nations Network against Sexual Violence in Conflict, led by the United Nations Special Representative Pramila Patten, joined the latter’s…
To help enhance security, UNMISS hands over a newly constructed police post in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Recently, in Torit, residents of Ifwanyak, celebrated the handover…
Press Statement: For Immediate Release New York, 13 July 2023 - The 24 UN entities comprising the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict Network - led by the UN Special Representative Pramila Patten – join the Special…