National Day of Solidarity: United Nations Unies reiterates its support to people in Guiglo
Actors from the United Nations (UN), on Wednesday, 13 November 2013, at an event to celebrate the National Day of Solidarity in the Cavally Region, reaffirmed their intention to continue to support the people of Guiglo…
Teenage pregnancies in schools: UNOCI sensitizes schoolgirls in Toulepleu
In an effort to participate in the fight against teenage pregnancy in schools, the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI ), on Wednesday, 13 November 2013, sensitized more than 100 schoolgirls from the Modern High…
The Secretary-general message on World Diabetes Day
14 November 2013 Diabetes is on the rise in all regions, with younger and poorer people suffering in increasing numbers. Approximately 350 million people worldwide who live with diabetes. This is a serious problem – but…
Secretary-general message on the International Day for Tolerance
16 November 2013 We are living through a period of global transition. New centres of power and economic dynamism are emerging. Technology is connecting us ever more closely, and cross-cultural exchanges are deepening every…
UNOCI goes to Houphouët-Boigny and Thanry neighbourhoods in Guiglo to discuss development with local youths
The community sensitisation activity to promote peace and reconciliation, known as ONUCI Tour, and the distribution of potable water in the Houphouët Boigny and Thanry neighbourhoods were the highlights of the commemoration…
UNOCI supports Ivorians in celebrating National Peace Day
In line with its mandate to promote the reconciliation process, the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) accompanied Ivorians in celebrating the National Peace Day in various parts of the country on Friday 15 November 2013…
UNOCI and people in Odienné celebrate the National Day of Solidarity
Praising outstanding actions that promote social cohesion at local and national level was the objective of the National Solidarity Day celebrated by people in Odienné, situated at 867 km north of Abidjan. The United Nations…
Sensitisation on GBV, HIV/AIDS and early pregnancy in schools in Guiglo: Supervisors invited to be more responsible
How best to fight against gender-based violence (GBV), HIV/AIDS and early pregnancy in schools? This was the object of a sensitisation session organised by the United Nations for some 60 teachers, supervisors, youth workers…
Residents in Douandrou II sensitized on preventing land ownership conflicts and respect for human rights
The mobile campaign team of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), known as ONUCI Tour, made a stopover in the village of Douandrou II, 550 km north-west of Abidjan in the sub Prefecture of Zeo in Bangolo on…
The Secretary-general message on Africa Industrialization Day
20 November 2013 On this year's Africa Industrialization Day, we are highlighting the crucial role of job creation and entrepreneurship in eradicating poverty. Although Africa is home to some of the world's fastest growing…
UNOCI Police trains local Force in Odienné
The Police (UNPOL) of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), as part of its mandate to strengthen capacity among local security forces, on 18 and 19 November 2013, organised training for members of the…
UNOCI condemns recent acts of violence against journalists
Abidjan, 20 November 2013...The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire and Head of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, condemns the attack…