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UNAMID supports victims of explosive remnants of war accidents in Darfur
By Emeka Nwadike In support of the disabled community, specially the victims of explosive remnants of war (ERW) accidents, UNAMID’s Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO) constructed and equipped five vocational centers across all…
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…
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…
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.
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…
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…
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…
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 cultural performances. Mohamad Almahady
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…
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.
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…
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.
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…
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.
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…
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.
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…
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…