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Arrival of Covid-19 vaccines for UN personnel in the Central African Republic
“We are going to protect our staff so that they can better protect the Central African Republic and its most vulnerable population,” declared the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian…

Young men and women in Aweil to benefit from three-month vocational training
Women baking at a vocational training course offered by UNMISS in Aweil. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS Forty young men and women in Aweil have been given a chance to benefit from a three-month-long vocational training offered…

UNFICYP awards UNPOL peacekeepers for their service for peace
Thirty-one UNFICYP peacekeepers from 11 contingents of the UN Police (UNPOL) were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus, in a ceremony held at the UN headquarters in Nicosia today. The medals were…

Young Cypriots come together to discuss innovative business ideas
Young people are coming together and collaborating to tackle environmental and social problems with creative business ideas in Cyprus. The Famagusta Students Together, an entrepreneurship programme supported by UNFICYP…

Indian peacekeepers provide free veterinary services to livestock owners in Renk
Indian veterinarians in Upper Nile state conducted a two-day free camp to treat and examine livestock in Renk county. Following an outbreak of disease among livestock in Renk, Upper Nile state, UNMISS peacekeepers from India…

UNMISS peacekeepers rescue UNMAS contractors following an armed ambush in Eastern Equatoria
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda and military observers recently rescued 20 United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) workers who were ambushed in Longiro, Eastern Equatoria. 20 United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)…

SRSG Tanin Welcomes Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kolly
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Kolly, at UNMIK Headquarters on 19 April 2021. The SRSG was joined by the Deputy SRSG…

Women in Lakes State learn how to tie-dye fabrics to generate income for their families
Tie-dyeing fabrics is a great and potentially income-generating skill for women trainees in Lakes State. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS A group of 60 women in Lakes State have embarked on a creative endeavour aimed at…

Habbarieh gets school and COVID-related donations
The south-eastern Lebanese village of Habbarieh last week received several materials to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus, as well as school supplies, from UNIFIL’s Spanish Contingent. Most of the donations that seek to…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Chad
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Idriss Déby Itno of Chad this morning. He expresses his profound condolences to President Déby Itno´s family, as well as to the people and the…
