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24 Oct 13 -Secretary-General's message on United Nations Day
Dear friends, United Nations Day is a chance to recognize how much this invaluable Organization contributes to peace and common progress. It is a time to reflect on what more we can do to realize our vision for a better world. The fighting in Syria is our biggest security challenge. Millions of…
UNAMID provides vocational training for more than 1000 Darfuri youth
More than 1000 youth from across Darfur have received vocational skills training in 2013, as part of the 16 Community based Labour Intensive Projects (CLIP) sponsored by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in support of the efforts of the Government of Sudan to…
UNAMID organizes conference to assess Darfur peace process implementation
On 30 and 31 October, more than 100 participants from across North Darfur State took part in a two–day conference to evaluate and assess the peace process in Darfur within the framework of the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD). The forum, jointly organized by the North…
Culture
Darfur Dances: Interviewing Elfadhil Khatir Voices of Darfur talked with Elfadhil Khatir, a lecturer at El Fasher University, about the traditional dances in Darfur, their various forms and their relation to the social lives of Darfuris. By Ala Mayyahi Born in 1986 in Tarni, a small village in North…
Economy
Darfur’s Young Entrepreneurs Despite significant unemployment rates, many of Darfur’s educated young university graduates are making their way toward business success, fulfilling their ambitions by launching small ventures designed to meet the needs of their communities. By Mohamad Almahady Stable…
Children
A Community Comes Together to Protect Street Children With the support of UNAMID, 50 young Darfuris are building a first-of-its-kind centre in El Fasher, North Darfur, to provide assistance to more than 3,000 street children in the area. By Albert González Farran The population of El Fasher, one of…
Environment
The Grand River Valleys of Darfur Each year during the rainy season, Darfur’s valleys flood with rushing water, a highly valuable but underused resource that could play a key role in fostering economic development and stability in the region. By Emadeldin Rijal Darfur’s seasonal rivers—the wadis…
Health
Darfur’s Struggle to Eliminate Child Malnutrition In the conflict-torn region of Darfur, where a decade-long struggle has led to widespread population displacements, food shortages and public health issues, child malnutrition remains an ongoing problem. By Sharon Lukunka At the in-patient ward of…
South Darfur Football Tournament Promotes Friendship, Peace
On 31 October 2013, hundreds of people from Nyala watched the final games of a month-long football tournament jointly organized by UNAMID and the South Darfur State Ministry of Youth, Sports, Environment and Tourism. The tournament’s final matches drew a large audience to El Hilal Square Stadium to…
13 Nov 13 - UNAMID promotes women’s participation in Native Administration
On 12-13 November 2013, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the South Darfur State Ministry of Social Affairs, Culture and Information, held a two-day workshop in Nyala, South Darfur, for 77 community leaders to discuss issues related to gender and how…