Peacekeeping News

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…

Serving under the Blue Helmet and wearing the Pakistani flag in a UN peacekeeping mission is an honour for me On 8 March, International Women’s Day, Major Samia Rehman from Pakistan shares her 8 favourite things about working…

Women in Lakes are keen on educational opportunities to make the most of their upcoming 35 per cent political representation. Women in Lakes State have called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement to fully respect and…

Major Jarin Sultana: " I am proud to have served under the UN flag in the DR Congo" After 12 months of good and loyal services in the cause of peace and women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Major Jarin Sultana from the…