Showing 7411-7420 of 8624 results found.
Call for action to strengthen women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding issued at 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
A collective call to action to ensure women’s full and meaningful participation in conflict resolution and political processes was issued by high-powered delegates from countries attending the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial…
91 countries express collective commitment to UN Peacekeeping at 2023 Ministerial in Ghana
Peacekeepers serve in the world’s most volatile environments, risking their own lives to protect others from catastrophic conflict and build durable peace. The threats they face are greater than ever, with rising geopolitical…
Women’s rights advocate Aurora Nauru Boey calls on women to actively participate in South Sudan’s political landscape
Meet Aurora Nauru Boey, Deputy Mayor for Kuajok and activist, who has devoted her life to raising awareness on issues that directly impact communities, especially women. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP - Aurora Nauru Boey…
Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 33rd RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Let me start by extending congratulations to His Excellency President Kiir and…
Conflicting communities agree to reconcile via traditional court at an UNMISS workshop
In Bor, an UNMISS-led workshop seeks to reconcile feuding communities from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – Recurrent intercommunal conflicts have marred…
UNISFA condemns disinformation about mission’s mandate and activities
Abyei, 7 December 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is deeply concerned that images of peacekeepers are being deliberately misrepresented on social media and in public statements by local…
MINURSO Liaison Office in Tindouf, together with colleagues from UNHCR, held an event in the context of the international campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.”
On 6 December, MINURSO Liaison Office in Tindouf, together with colleagues from UNHCR, held an event in the context of the international campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.” To learn more about this…
Human Rights Day | UN Secretary-General's Message
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” The iconic opening sentence of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is as important today as it was when it was adopted 75 years ago. The Universal…
Closure of the MINUSMA camp in Sevare, Mopti region
Bamako, 08 December 2023 - MINUSMA today closed its camp in Sévaré, Mopti region, marking the end of its presence in the central regions of Mali. The closure, which follows those of the Ogossagou and Douentza bases, also in…
Celebrating 75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Maximizing the Trust-building Potential of Human rights in Kosovo
Today, as we celebrate Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), we are reminded of the powerful framework it provided for addressing current human rights challenges globally…