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UN DPO / Stephanie Lemesianou
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- Future of Peacekeeping 01
Remarks to the media following the Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping
Minister Wadepuhl, Minister Pistorius, Ladies and gentlemen, I thank the Government of Germany for hosting impeccably this important meeting in Berlin. Germany is a pillar of the multilateral system… A strong and generous…
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- Future of Peacekeeping 01
UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin Brings New Commitments to Strengthen Peacekeeping Operations
The United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 Berlin concluded today. More than 130 Member States and international partners – over a thousand participants in total - came together to reaffirm their support for UN…
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Headquarters to Observe International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 29 May
NEW YORK, 27 May — The United Nations Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, 29 May. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to the Middle East…
Peacekeepers in Abyei Win Top United Nations Military, Police Awards
NEW YORK, 27 May — The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award. Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana will…
“Through Her Lens”: New UN Photo Exhibit Celebrates Women Leading Peace
New York, 7 June 2025 - This June, the United Nations will unveil a compelling new photo exhibit at New York’s Photoville Festival, bringing global attention to the leadership, courage and impact of women and their allies…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers 01
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 01
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The Secretary-General Remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award and Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies
Bilingual, as delivered Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Moments ago, I laid a wreath to honour Peacekeepers. Four thousand four hundred of our precious blue helmets have lost their lives since United Nations peacekeeping…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 01
Viet Nam Hosts High-Level Forum to Promote Women’s Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Ha Noi, Viet Nam – 12 June 2025 – Today, the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam (MPS), in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), successfully convened an…
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Maryam Bukar Hassan, UN Global Peace Advocate.
UN Photo / Eskinder Debebe
Nigerian Poet Designated United Nations Global Advocate for Peace
Ms. Maryam Bukar Hassan of Nigeria was today officially designated as the United Nations’ Global Advocate for Peace. A renowned spoken word artist, poet, and peace advocate, Ms. Bukar uses the power of poetry and performance…
The Elsie Initiative Fund announces new funding to improve conditions for uniformed women peacekeepers in South Sudan
New York, 29 September 2025 — The Elsie Initiative Fund ( EIF) has announced funding for a two-year pilot project with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan ( UNMISS) to improve conditions for uniformed women peacekeepers…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 01
Elsie Initiative Fund opens new call for proposals to advance inclusive peacekeeping
New York – 09 October 2025 – The Elsie Initiative Fund for Uniformed Women in Peace Operations (EIF) today launched its Fourth Programming Round at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women…