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Ms. Denise Brown of Canada - Deputy Special Representative for the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Denise Brown of Canada as his new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in…
UN officers gather in UNIFIL to learn from its wastewater management scheme
Environment officers and water and sanitation focal points from 15 United Nations peace operations around the world gathered in south Lebanon this week to see first-hand and understand UNIFIL’s successful wastewater and…
Global Open Day: Lasting peace could be achieved through more women in politics
March 22, 2019 – Women in Kosovo could influence more sustainable and lasting peace – but only if they can access high level political processes, women in Kosovo said during a joint United Nations and European Union event…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the formation of an inclusive government in the Central African Republic
The Secretary-General welcomes the establishment of a government in the Central African Republic (CAR) in line with the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation signed in Bangui on 6 February. The Secretary-General…
Angry, hungry and tired of conflict, Yei residents bemoan new displacements in the area
Women and children sheltering under trees and church buildings in Yei town “It was a hard day to describe, as men in uniform surrounded our village in pick-up cars and armoured personnel carriers, shooting everywhere at…
A football tournament boosts hopes for peace in Yei, where residents still await the silencing of guns
Jubilant fans at the end of the game Animated spectators cheered the players on, in the name of peace, as a tournament that has lit up Yei town for nearly two weeks came to an end on Sunday. “I am so delighted because this…
Brazilian officer a ‘stellar example’ of why more women are needed in UN peacekeeping
Training gender advisors and focal points in the Central African Republic (CAR) has earned a Brazilian United Nations peacekeeper a special gender advocate award, it was announced on Tuesday. Secretary-General António…
Displaced families deserve to realise their dream of returning home – UNMISS chief
Biel Chuol in an ecstatic embrace with his father at the Akobo airstrip after returning from the UN protection site in Bor on 8 November, 2018. When civil war broke out in South Sudan, thousands of families fled their homes…
The Secretary-General's Message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - 4 April 2019
The path towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must be clear of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices. All people have the right to live in security, and not fear their…
Spanish veterinary experts work with Lebanese students to assist livestock farmers
Veterinary experts from three Spanish universities recently completed a week-long intensive veterinary campaign to assist south Lebanese goat and cattle farmers. The visiting experts also used the opportunity to share their…