UNAMID and partners mark UN Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Darfur
UNAMID, in collaboration with UNFPA and the Ministry of Social Affairs, north Darfur state, today marked the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with a colourful ceremony punctuated by drama, music and dance. The event took place in El Fasher, capital of the state and…
UNAMID Hands over Water Project in El Fasher
On 30 November 2015, The African Union- United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMD) Rule of Law, Prisons Advisory Unit, in collaboration with the Civil Affairs Section, Sector North handed over two elevated water tanks to Shallah Federal Prison, in El Fasher, north Darfur. The event was attended by…
UNAMID Launches 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
On 03 December 2015, UNAMID Gender Advisory Unit and Human Rights Section in partnership with the Military and Police components, launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event, held at the Mission Headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, under the theme: “From…
UNAMID's Human Rights Section Concludes Training on Gender Based Violence
On 8 December 2015, UNAMID Human Rights Office, in partnership with the Gender Based Violence (GBV) State Committee, north Darfur state, concluded a two-day training workshop on gender based violence in El Fasher, north Darfur. The training focused on the need to raise awareness on issues related to…
UNAMID's Human Rights Section Concludes Training on Gender Based Violence
On 8 December 2015, UNAMID Human Rights Office, in partnership with the Gender Based Violence (GBV) State Committee, north Darfur state, concluded a two-day training workshop on gender based violence in El Fasher, north Darfur. The training focused on the need to raise awareness on issues related to…
UNAMID Sierra Leone Contingent hands over a police station to Sudan Police in Darfur
On 9 December 2015, the Sierra Leone Police Contingent serving with UNAMID handed over a police station they constructed to the Government of Sudan (GoS) at Abu Shouk internally displaced persons (IDPs) Camp, North Darfur. The six room facility, comprising a community service center, investigation…
UNAMID Organizes Second Job Fair for Sudanese Colleagues
On 14 December 2015, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) held the second one-day job fair for its Sudanese staff; for them to explore potential future job opportunities in the wake of the ongoing streamlining process for the Mission. The event, which was held under the theme…
UNAMID Launches Resource Centres in Kutum and El Waha Localities, North Darfur
On 8 and 9 December 2015, UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS) opened its first two resource centres in Kutum and Al Waha localities, North Darfur. The centres were established in partnership with the Sudan Open University and will serve as outreach stations to increase…
UNAMID Supports Peace Campaign in North Darfur
On 23 December 2015, a UNAMID-funded peace campaign concluded its activities in the localities of Kabkabiya, Alwaha, Elseref, Saraf Omra, Koma and Mellit, North Darfur. The event, started on 29 November, aimed at ending tension between farmers and pastoralists and strengthening social fabric among…
UNAMID Organizes Workshop on Criminal Investigation and Justice in North Darfur
On 29 December 2015, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section, in collaboration with the Office of the General Prosecutor of the Special Court for Darfur, organized a one-day workshop on criminal investigation and criminal justice in El Fasher, North Darfur. The workshop, conducted on the basis of the…
UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative meets the Deputy Wali of North Darfur
On 11 January 2016, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator, Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, met the Deputy Wali (Governor) of North Darfur, Adam Mohamed Hamid Alnahla, and a few other government representatives, at the Wali’s office in El Fasher, North Darfur. Mr. Uhomoibhi was…
UNAMID Organizes Horse Racing Event in Kabkabiya
On 16 January 2016, UNAMID Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS), in partnership with the Kabkabiya Horse Racing Club, organized horse racing event in Kabkabiya locality, north Darfur. The event, held under the theme: “Partnerships for Peace, Dignity for all,” attracted more than 500…