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DRC: A delegation of representatives of permanent missions to the UN visits North Kivu
A delegation of representatives of permanent missions to the United Nations visits North Kivu Photo MONUSCO/Myriamm Asmani A delegation of representatives of permanent missions to the United Nations visited Goma, North Kivu…
Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway - Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Major General Gjerde…
Empowering women in peace operations remains top priority, says UN peacekeeping chief
Praising women’s fundamental contributions to peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, the UN peacekeeping chief reiterated on Thursday that empowering women in the military remains a top priority, but to achieve this goal…
Newly sworn in politicians in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal gather to build trust and confidence amid concerns of insufficient female representation
A hundred newly appointed politicians in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State discussing how to function across party lines. Photos: Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS Newly appointed state government officials in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State…
Women in Lakes State learn how to tie-dye fabrics to generate income for their families
Tie-dyeing fabrics is a great and potentially income-generating skill for women trainees in Lakes State. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS A group of 60 women in Lakes State have embarked on a creative endeavour aimed at…
Habbarieh gets school and COVID-related donations
The south-eastern Lebanese village of Habbarieh last week received several materials to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus, as well as school supplies, from UNIFIL’s Spanish Contingent. Most of the donations that seek to…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Chad
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Idriss Déby Itno of Chad this morning. He expresses his profound condolences to President Déby Itno´s family, as well as to the people and the…
Respects paid to 5 UNIFIL Irish peacekeepers fallen in the line of duty
UNIFIL Irish peacekeepers yesterday paid respects to five Irish Defence Forces personnel who lost their lives while serving for peace with the UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, all in the month of April, in the 1980s…
UNMISS-supported peace and reconciliation conference in Warrap State concludes with numerous resolutions
Representatives from various communities in and around Tonj have met to discuss how to avoid intercommunal conflicts. Photos: Manyang Mayom/UNMISS Representatives from districts of the counties of Tonj East and Tonj North had…
UNMISS Civil Affairs conducts peacebuilding workshop in Kodok, Upper Nile
Some 30 representatives from civil society organizations, women, youth and traditional leaders came together to discuss social cohesion at an UNMISS-facilitated peace forum held in Kodok, Upper Nile state. Photo by Samson…