On 1st December, 2014. UNAMID's HIV/ AIDS section marked the World AIDS Day in El Fasher, North Darfur, the event started with route march where all UNAMID personnel participated. United Nations Secretary General's speech on this occasion was also read by UNAMID's JSR representative. Candles were lit as commemoration of HIV/AIDS victims.
UNAMID Commemorates World AIDS Day
On 1 December 2014, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) celebrated World AIDS Day throughout Darfur, under the theme “Getting to Zero.” The event in El Fasher, North Darfur, attended by UNAMID Police…
On 30 November .2014. El Fasher : Salah Abdurrahman is keen on using technological devices such as mobile phones. He uses mobile phone on a daily basis to communicate with his family, friends and classmates.Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID
A Symbol of Courage: Salah el-Din Hassan
By Makarim Mohammed Last year on International Day of People with Disabilities, UNAMID had spoken to a brave and enterprising blind student from Korma, North Darfur, Salah el-Din Abdurrahman Hassan, who shared his story about…
On December 3, 2014, El Fasher, North Darfur. Shaghayegh Shafieyan (UNV), pictured at her office in UNAMID's headquarters in El Fasher on occasion of International Volunteer Day. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.
Shaghayegh Shafieyan: A Volunteer with a Purpose
DDR Support Officer, Ms. Shaghayegh Shafieyan has been serving with UNAMID as a United Nations Volunteer for the past four years. She arrived in Darfur from her country the Islamic Republic of Iran in August 2010. United…
On 4 December 2014, the rehabilitation of the Zalengei hospital facilities was inaugurated. Photos by Kone Mouroulaye, UNAMID.
UN Volunteers improve hospital facilities in Central Darfur
As part of the celebration of the International Volunteer Day which is observed globally on 5 December, UN Volunteers serving with the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) rehabilitated and extended the…
UNAMID launches "No child soldiers - Protect Darfur" campaign in in El Fasher
As part of its Darfur-wide campaign "No Child soldiers- Protect Darfur", on 9 December 2014, UNAMID together with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Sudan DDR Commission and UNICEF, visited a centre for former child soldiers…
South Darfur community benefits from paralegal workshop
On 8 December 2014, UNAMID and UNHCR organized a capacity building session targeting more than 30 community leaders from Kalma camp for internally displaced persons and rural court judges from Kass Locality in South Darfur…
UNAMID-sponsored training programme for youth opens in North Darfur
On 10 December 2014, a three-month vocational training for 120 youth, women and persons with disabilities, funded by UNAMID’s Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section, started in El Fasher, North Darfur.The…
UNAMID commemorates Human Rights Day in Darfur
Cultural performances, traditional dances and drama presentations were among the activities conducted by Ajaweed group and University students during the commemoration of Human Rights Days. Held on 10 December 2014 under the…
0n December 2014.Tine: School girls from Tine, North Darfur, perform traditional songs and dances during a cultural event organized by the African Union United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in Tine, North Darfur, to disseminate the culture of peace. The event, held under the theme "Darfur: Talk Peace Now", brought together school students, internally displaced persons and many of those who have long been taking refuge in Chad.Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
UNAMID reaches out to Tina community
On 10 December 2014, some 700 people attended a cultural event organized by the African Union- United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in Tina, North Darfur, to disseminate the culture of peace. The event, held under the…
UNAMID supports victims of explosive remnants of war accidents in West Darfur
In support of the disabled community, especially the victims of explosive remnants of war (ERW) accidents, UNAMID’s Ordnance Disposal Office funded through a quick impact project (QIPs) a month-long skills training programme…
On 18 December 2014, Darfuris from Mallit locality, North Darfur participate in the cultural festival organised by UNAMID to disseminate the culture of peace. Photo by Mohamad Mahady, UNAMID.
UNAMID Organizes Cultural Festival in Mellit
On 18 December 2014, more than 7,000 people attended a cultural festival organized by the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in Mellit, North Darfur, to disseminate the culture of peace.The event, held…
Darfur’s Designs: An Interview with Salwa Mukhtar Saleh
Renowned Darfuri fashion designer, Dr. Salwa Mukhtar Saleh, speaks to Voices of Darfur about her design sensibility, her views on the challenges faced by women and youth in Darfur as well as the role played by local…