International Volunteer Day: Sumeya Zainalaabideen
Sumeya Zeinalaabideen, a Sudanese national, is a United Nations Volunteer (UNV) with UNAMID’s Integrated Mission Training Centre. Originally a secondary school teacher, Sumeya, in this short interview, speaks of her three-year stint as a volunteer and the personal satisfaction it has given her. Q…
International Volunteer Day: Abu Bakarr Bangura
Abu Bakarr Bangura from Sierra Leone is a United Nations Volunteer (UNV) with the Water & Environmental Protection Unit of UNAMID’s Engineering and Environmental Protection Section. In this brief interview, Abu speaks of his professional achievements and his passion for volunteering. Q: Tell us a…
UNAMID and UNCT launch ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign
EL FASHER – UNAMID and the United Nations Country Team in Sudan launched the annual ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign with an event in El Fasher, North Darfur on 28 November. Attended by members of the local community, along with UNAMID leadership and staff, the event…
UNAMID organizes third job fair for its national staff
On 6 December 2017, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) held the third Job Fair for its Sudanese staff. The day-long event aimed at enabling staff members to explore job opportunities and meet potential employers, in the wake of the ongoing reconfiguration process…
The UN Secretary-General's message on Human Rights Day
This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching international agreements. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes the equality and dignity of every…
UNAMID celebrates World AIDS Day in North Darfur
On 6 December 2017, UNAMID’s HIV/AIDS Unit celebrated World AIDS Day at the Mission headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, under the theme “Your Health, Your Right.” The event, which was attended by UNAMID Police Commissioner, Priscilla Makotose, senior management and staff, included drama and…
UNAMID and UNDP join IDPs community to mark International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day
On 5 December 2017, hundreds of students, teachers, community leaders as well as government officials, UNDP representatives and UNAMID staff jointly commemorated the International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day. The event, collaboratively organized by UNAMID and the United Nations Development…
UNAMID facilitates HIV/AIDS sensitization of women inmates at Shallah Prison, North Darfur
On 13 December 2017, UNAMID’s Rule of Law and Communications and Public Information Sections, in partnership with the North Darfur Prisons Administration and the State AIDS Programme (SAP) of the Ministry of Health, organized an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign at the New Shallah Women’s Prison in El…
UNAMID supports activities for persons with disabilities in North Darfur
On 14 December 2017, UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section partnered with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the North Darfur Disabled Union to commemorate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), in El Fasher, North Darfur. The event took place under the global…
UNAMID supports North Darfur displaced women with empowerment and peace event
EL FASHER – Some 50 displaced women participated in a UNAMID-supported economic empowerment and peace event in El Fasher, North Darfur recently. Run as part of the ‘Darfur Women Talking Peace’ campaign, the 19 December event took place at the Abu Shouk IDP camp. In addition to discussing peace and…
AU-UN Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator's end-of-year message
El Fasher, 28 December 2017—On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous new year. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate them on the Independence Day of Sudan which would be commemorated on 1 January…
UNAMID supports demobilization of former combatants in North Darfur
EL FASHER – The demobilization of some 500 ex-combatants -- part of ongoing efforts supported by UNAMID and partners to reintegrate former combatants into the community -- concluded on 10 January in El Fasher. The fifth demobilization exercise, which started on 26 December 2017, was supported by the…