Peacekeeping News

“Children are future leaders of South Sudan and we are delighted to have young students join us as we mark the 76th anniversary of the United Nations,” said Sam Muhumure, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

[AS DELIVERED] On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to brief the R-JMEC plenary meeting today. A few days ago, on 24 October, we celebrated…

A mini-marathon, a volleyball match and a handicrafts display - these were the highlights of a camaraderie-filled UN Day in Malakal. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS. Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in…

UNMISS peacekeepers consistently engage with host communities and authorities to explain the mission's mandated goals as it works to help build a durable peace across South Sudan. At a recent such interactive session in…

UN Day celebration in Goma: women in the spotlight. Photo MONUSCO/Amadou Ba In Goma, North Kivu, MONUSCO field office celebrated on Monday, October 25, 2021 the International Day of the United Nations. One of the highlights…

In marking the United Nations Day (24 October), UNIFIL’s Nepalese peacekeepers launched a range of civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) activities in order to support the host communities in south Lebanon. “Better teeth for…

60 South Sudanese military officers were trained in upholding the rights of children and ensuring that they are fully protected during armed conflict. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/UNMISS. More than 60 South Sudan People’s…

Communities, local authorities and UN personnel in Greater Yei came together in a fun-filled celebration of the 76th anniversary of the United Nations. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/UNMISS. Cultural performances, peace songs and…

Jean-Pierre Lacroix: "MONUSCO will maintain a presence in northern Tanganyika". Photo MONUSCO/Marcelline Comlan "In the northern part of Tanganyika, MONUSCO will maintain a presence to work closely with FARDC so as to provide…

Douala, 24 October 2021 - From 26 to 29 October 2021, Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, will host a regional forum to raise awareness and build the capacity of media practitioners to prevent and combat hate speech in…

UNMISS, humanitarian partners and local communities came together to celebrate United Nations Day in Torit, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS This week, government stakeholders, nongovernmental and civil society…

Today, UNIFIL marked United Nations Day at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon celebrating the date in 1945 when the United Nations Charter came into force. The peacekeeping mission marked the today, 25 October as the…