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SRSG and Head of MINURSO presides over the ceremony of awarding the United Nations Medal to outgoing Military Observers
On 07 March 2023, SRSG and Head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko, alongside the Acting Force Commander Major General Chowdhury Md Main Ullah, the Chief of Mission Support Veneranda Mukandoli-Jefferson, the Mission COS, Nick…
North Kivu: MONUSCO and P-DRRCS facilitate the reintegration of a new group of ex-combatants
These ex-combatants who fled the bush voluntarily surrendered to MONUSCO in Rutshuru a few weeks ago. While waiting for their social reintegration, they are usually billeted and cared for at the MONUSCO base in Munigi for a…
A MINUSMA Exhibition Honors Resilient Malian Women
The Medina Art Gallery in Bamako is currently showcasing an exhibition of photographs entitled “Resilient Women” that celebrates the bravery and resilience of women in Mali. The exhibition was launched on March 7th as a…
Action for Peacekeeping: Inspiring women lead the way, using technology to boost UNFICYP operations in support of peace across Cyprus
Maria Trimithiotou has been working in UNFICYP since 1988. When she joined the engineering unit back then, the Mission barely made use of computers and most staff would depend on typewriters to prepare their reports. Maria…
“Without education, we cannot build a true democracy”: Victoria Adhar Arop Chon, South Sudan
Victoria Chon, an 82-year-old South Sudanese lawmaker is an inspiration to women and young girls across the world. She believes education for all is essential for the world's newest nation to successfully complete its…
Women, displaced persons in Jonglei believe that a permanent constitution will positively impact their status
A two-day consultation in Bor saw cogent discussions on key issues - full and equal participation of women and displaced people in constitution-making; fortified security structures as well as upcoming elections. 89…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- OPED FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Around the world, progress on women’s rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full gender equality. Today’s cascading crises, from…
International Women's Day 2023 - DigitAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality
The campaign to reach gender equality in the world is an every day pursuit – but one that takes particular significance today, on International Women's Day. This year’s theme is “ DigitALL: Innovation and technology for…
“You are strong”: human rights youth leaders tackle discrimination issues during multiethnic conversation
Rooting out discrimination based on ethnicity and gender were the main talking points during a multiethnic gathering of Kosovo’s young human rights activists. The Youth Initiative for Human Rights in Pristina hosted about 30…
UNMISS volunteers hand over lacking supplies to main hospital in Bor
At Bor State Hospital, beds, like many other items, are in short supply. UN volunteers serving with UNMISS decided to make a valuable contribution towards increased access to healthcare. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS…