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Irish peacekeepers assist Red Cross with blood and cash donations
UNIFIL’s Irish peacekeepers turned their “medal parade” event last week in the south-western village of At Tiri into philanthropy with blood and monetary donations to the Lebanese Red Cross. On the occasion of the 29 October…

Youth, women in Torit to receive joint sensitization on basic legal rights by state authorities and UN partners
State authorities and UN partners in Eastern Equatoria team up to come up with a comprehensive approach towards sensitizing young people on the need to desist from criminality and violence against women or girls. “Many of the…

Women, youth in Western Bahr El Ghazal called upon to sustain momentum in peace process at UNMISS-facilitated forum
A recent peace forum organized by UNMISS and Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO brought together 20 representatives from women’s groups, youth organizations, civil society, displaced persons as well as…

UNMISS chief pledges support to develop Bahr-el-Ghazal region and increase UNPOL presence
Road repairs, an increased presence of UN police, the establishment of trade-boosting crossing points along the border with Sudan, and plans for a mobile court during the upcoming, conflict-inducing cattle migration – these…

UNMISS and local police service sign agreement to collectively protect displaced families
UNMISS and the South Sudan National Police Services sign operation coordination agreement empowering the local police service to assume primary responsibility for the protection of all citizens. With a ceasefire deal and a…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Western Sahara
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara In recent days, the United Nations, including the Secretary-General, has been involved in multiple initiatives to avoid an escalation of…

UNAMID conducts dialogue forums to prevent tension between farmers and herders in North Darfur
UNAMID photo. Zalingei-11 November; UNAMID’s Governance and Community Stabilization (GCSS) in collaboration with the Native Administration (NA), Peaceful Coexistence Committee (PCC) and local authorities conducted a two…

“It’s time for our chance”: Women in Unity region discuss full representation in governance, decision-making
Women come together at an UNMISS forum in Bentiu to discuss ways in which they can ensure 35 percent participation in governance to build peace and ensure prosperity in their region. “I grew up trying to keep myself safe amid…

Many challenges remain for Sahel Joint Force, warns Lacroix, welcoming ‘increased coordination’
It will take a variety of different actors to confront and deal with the “daunting challenges” in the Sahel region, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Monday. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Under…

A new building for the Special Criminal Court in Bangui
The Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Central African Republic has a new home in Bangui – officially inaugurated on Friday, 13 November 2020 by Head of State Faustin Archange Touadéra, in the presence of the Deputy Special…
