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What’s UNDOF? Why UN peacekeepers patrol the Israel-Syria border
By Eileen Travers More than 1,100 UN peacekeepers are currently deployed in the Golan, a demilitarised zone along the Israel-Syria border at what is a tense and dangerous time in the history of the region. But, why are the…
UN officials call for ceasefire compliance after 15 people killed in Lebanon
Top UN officials in Lebanon are calling for compliance with the ongoing ceasefire after reports that Israeli forces killed 15 people, including a Lebanese soldier, along the buffer zone with Israel, which Israel was due to…
Pariang now ready to house court personnel, improving access to justice and accountability
Housing for judges and prosecutors, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Project programme, is expected to improve access to justice in the Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS. RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE…
How a network is supporting women peacekeepers
Written by Bonnie Ewart-Fisher, a Strategic Communications Intern from the United States of America serving with the Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in public affairs and advocacy on gender-related issues…
Abyei Champions Girls Rights on International Day of the Girl Child
12 October - A commemorative event to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child was organised in Abyei on 11 October. Local leaders and partners stressed the urgent need to double efforts to support girls'…
UNISFA sensitizes JCPC and Peace Actors on Mission’s Mandate
On 17 September, a UNISFA team comprising of the Civil Liaison and Public Information Offices, conducted a sensitization session for members of the Joint Community Peace Committee (JCPC), Joint Court, and Joint Protection…
UN empowers dozens of new Youth champions, from across the divide, for environment and peace in Cyprus
In early October, the UN in Cyprus welcomed the new group of UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace, who joined the 4th edition of the programme on the island. The group of 24 young people from across the divide took…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes incoming KFOR Commander Major General Enrico Barduani
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed the incoming KFOR Commander, Major General Enrico Barduani, in a ceremonial military salute at UNMIK Headquarters today…
Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan, as documented by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its latest quarterly brief.Between April and June 2024…
Artivism in Peacekeeping: Harnessing Creativity for Global Change
As conflicts rise worldwide, over 2 billion people—one-quarter of humanity—live in conflict-affected areas. With peace increasingly under threat, the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations continue to play a critical role in…