Showing 8381-8390 of 8624 results found.
Kuron: The Eastern Equatoria peace village that keeps growing, promoting smooth co-existence
Children in the designated Peace Village of Kuron in Eastern Equatoria enjoy their primary school. “I want the children of this primary school to know it is possible to live with people from different clans as one. Just like…
Stronger partnerships with post-conflict countries needed to ensure ‘path towards durable peace’: UN chief
As UN missions are drawn down and eventually closed, stronger partnerships are needed to ensure that countries recovering from conflict can transition successfully to a phase of durable peace and development, UN Secretary…
Trees of peace and reconciliation: Saplings planted in honour of Nelson Mandela Day
Music, sunshine, and an atmosphere of unity were in high supply in Juba on Thursday, as dignitaries and youths came together to mark the tenth anniversary of the Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated globally every year. Students…
UN peacekeepers support local football club to foster inter-ethnic cohesion in Rajaf
Thanks to engineering troops serving with UNMISS, the Peace Square in Jondoru village in Rajaf County can now be enjoyed by footballers and volleyball players. Until just a few days ago, only the most determined and…
World Press Freedom Day | Secretary-General's Message
A free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights. No democracy is complete without access to transparent and reliable information. It is the cornerstone for building fair and impartial…
Lebanese Minister of Justice visits UNIFIL HQ, tours Blue Line
Lebanon’s Minister of Justice Albert Serhan, heading a 12-member delegation of senior judges, visited UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura today, where he was welcomed by UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General…
Extension of the pre-transitional period a sign of goodwill between the parties in South Sudan
Extension of the pre-transitional period a sign of goodwill between the parties in South Sudan The unanimous decision to extend the pre-transitional period of the South Sudan peace agreement leading to the formation of a new…
UNAMID supports demobilization of 729 ex-combatants in Zalingei, Central Darfur
Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID. Zalingei: 5 May 2019, UNAMID’s Governance and Community Stabilization Section (GCSS) in collaboration with Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (SDDRC), concluded…
World Press Freedom Day in Juba marked by journalists urging authorities to let them do their job
Journalists and civil society representatives celebrating World Press Freedom Day in Juba. “Freedom of expression, access to information and civic space is what we want and need to effectively exercise the roles of civil…
Protection of civilians and special operations recognized to the Bangladesh Special Force in MINUSCA
The Special forces of the Bangladesh army were first deployed to MINUSCA on 3 May 2016. They are specialized in crisis interventions, natural disasters environments, but also in security, development issues, stabilization and…