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Visit of Deputy Secretary General Amina J Mohammed in Goma
Visite à la maison de la femme de Goma de la Vice-Secrétaire générale des Nations Unies, Amina J. Mohammed . Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani Goma, 27 July 2017 - The Deputy Secretary-General Madam Amina J Mohammed has taken a…
Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus
The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for six months, until 31 January 2018, following the recent failure to reach a settlement to the longstanding conflict…
Security Council Renews Mandate of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for 6 Months
The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for six months today, while asking the Secretary-General to conduct a strategic review of the mission. Unanimously…
War crimes fugitive surrenders to UN peacekeepers in DR Congo; UN advocate urges justice for victims
The United Nations advocate for ending sexual violence in conflict has welcomed the surrender of fugitive rebel leader Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), known as…
Wrapping up Africa trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity
The United Nations deputy chief wrapped up her visit to two African countries – Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – where today she stressed the importance of women's participation in peace, security and…
UNMIL hands over equipment to Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform
Monrovia - UNMIL, as part of support to the protection of human rights in Liberia, handed over equipment and stationery to the newly formed Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform. “You are certainly one of the most…
Investing in Famagusta’s heritage – Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage 2nd Open Meeting in Famagusta
FAMAGUSTA, 27 July 2017 - One year after the first open meeting, the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage returned to Famagusta last night, 27 July 2017, to meet with civil society networks, heritage lovers and experts…
Municipalities of the Eastern Region Discuss Shared Challenges and Priorities
On 27 July, the Mayor of Gjilan/Gnjilane hosted a meeting of the municipal representatives of Kosovo's Eastern region. The participants identified contemporary challenges for their region, with focus on the need for economic…
Peace is the 'bedrock' for women's development and human rights UN deputy chief says in DR Congo
Deputy-Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and Maman S. Sidikou, Head of MONUSCO, at the UN Mission. Photo: MONUSCO/John Bompengo 25 July 2017 – The importance of reversing the tragedies of violence, particularly against…
Joint statement by AU, ECOWAS and UNMIL on the occasion of the official commencement of electoral campaign by political parties and candidates on 31 July 2017
UNMIL/PR/2807-17 Friday, 28 July 2017 MONROVIA – As Political Parties and Candidates for the 10th October Presidential and Legislative elections are about to enter the official electoral campaign period, from the 31st of July…