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Mali’s contribution to peace process in the CAR recognized through its police officers
Bangui, Central African Republic – For over a half century, Mali has answered the United Nations call for peacekeeping in the world. The West-African country has, over the years, actively participated in efforts to prevent…
Sexual violence is no longer necessarily used as a weapon of war in the DRC, says UN official
Sexual violence is no longer necessarily used as a weapon of war in the DRC, says UN official Pramila Patten. Photo : MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani Kinshasa, November 28, 2019 --- The Special Representative of the Secretary General…
UNMIK goes Orange for Women and Girls around the world
Focusing on stories of Kosovo women who have survived domestic violence, UNMIK staff came together to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign that puts a spotlight on preventing violence against women and girls each year…
UNAMID Observes World AIDS Day
Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID. On 1 December 2019, UNAMID’s HIV/AIDS Unit celebrated World AIDS Day at the Mission headquarters in Zalingei, Central Darfur, under the theme "Communities make the difference". The event…
UNISFA launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Abyei and Diffra
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in collaboration with Women Associations of Abyei and Diffra held activities in the two locations to launch the 16-Days of Activism against gender-based violence…
A Chinese military delegation visits MINURSO and holds a meeting with the SRSG and Head of the Mission
A Chinese military delegation comprising the following senior officers: Sr. Col. QU ZHE; Sr. Col. TONG SHENGHAI; Sr. Col. YAN RUI; Col. FU JIANHUI; Col. FANG YI; Col. SHAO FEI; Col. LU PENG; LT.Col. TANG MIN, undertook a…
Neighborhood advocacy forum strengthens civil-military relationship in Kapoeta
Women were well represented at the neighbourhood advocacy forum for peace in Kapoeta, organized by UNMISS and partners. Trust and confidence has been reinforced between the civilian population and military forces of the Sudan…
Heavy flooding devastates already poverty-stricken community in Akobo
Villages devastated by flooding in South Sudan's Akobo The town of Akobo should be bustling with energy. Thousands of families who fled their homes when civil war erupted in South Sudan have finally begun returning to their…
“Family Open Day” focus on role of households in achieving peace and fight gender-based violence
Jubek Model School was the scene of a festive event promoting harmonious families, peace and an end to gender-based violence. On Thursday 28 November, a steaming Juba was joyously shaken by the reverberations of singing and…
UNMISS engineers work together with their trainees to rebuild a community school in Malakal
This young man in Malakal is making great use of an UNMISS-led basic engineering training he completed in May. Six months after its conclusion, a training provided by some of the UN peacekeeping mission’s engineering troops…