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Rumbek teenagers say early and forced marriage threatens right to education in South Sudan
School children in Rumbek at an UNMISS-led workshop discussing how to empower girls and women. The overwhelming majority of boys in the photo underscores a key challenge for girls: access to education. As a young woman living…
New LAF CIMIC Centre in south Lebanon to better serve communities
UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) today hailed the opening of the LAF’s new regional centre for civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) in Marjayoun as a new chapter in the cooperation between the two forces in south…
More than 200 child soldiers released in Pibor, reintegrating them remains huge challenge
On 17 May, 210 child soldiers were released in Pibor, where they laid down their weapons and traded uniforms for items essential in their new lives as civilians. “If they send us to one of the bad schools we have here in…
Joint UN effort to clear mines and ammunition keeps communities safe in South Sudan
After some UNMAS demining and mine awareness education residents of the Majak-Joong cattle camp may tread parts of the area a little less carefully. A joint effort to clear unexploded mines and ammunition, and to educate…
UNAMID JSR visits Golo and expresses concern over reports of recent clashes and displacement in Jebel Marra
El Fasher, 20 May 2018 - The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) Joint Special Representative (JSR) Jeremiah Mamabolo has concluded a two day visit to oversee progress on the establishment of the…
Kosovo youth celebrate their human rights
Eight months of Kosovo youth learning about various rights, such as the right to education and government responsibilities to its citizens, were brought to a close by Play International. The Human Rights Clubs, supported by…
World Refugees Day: Returnees in Malakal decry difficult resettlement process
Nineteen-year-old Monyjok Malual Marial describes life in Kakuma refugee camp, in the Northern part of neighbouring Kenya, as difficult. After years in exile, he decided to return to his origins in Malakal – only to discover…
HOM/COS MG Kristin Lund’s speech on peace Keepers day 29th of May 2018 at Government House, Jerusalem
You’re Excellences, Admirals, Generals, Distinguished guests, Fellow Peacekeepers, Colleges, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for taking time to attend the commemoration of this very significant occasion. To day is dedicated…
UNIFIL community outreach unit reflects on a busy year
Students from Aytarun Public School raise their hands to answer questions about UNIFIL and the Blue Line. As the school year in Lebanon winds down, teachers and students prepare their end of year celebrations and look forward…