The Secretary-general message on the death of Nelson Mandela
5 December 2013 Nelson Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage -- a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. I am profoundly saddened by his passing…
Guiglo commemorates International Volunteers Day 2013
The contribution made by United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to peace and development in Côte d'Ivoire was highlighted and encouraged during the commemoration of International Volunteer Day 2013 organised in Guiglo, situated 516…
Côte d’Ivoire: UN call for investigations into serious human rights abuses by traditional hunters
ABIDJAN/GENEVA (06 December 2013) – A UN report has called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed by traditional hunters called Dozos between March 2009 and May 2013 in Côte d'Ivoire. The report…
Guiglo welcomes the 30th edition of United Nations Days
In a festive ambiance on Thursday, 5 December 2013 in Guiglo, in the west of Côte d'Ivoire, the 30th edition of United Nations Days, an information and sensitisation campaign organised by the United Nations Operation in Côte…
Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d’Ivoire presents diplomas to 26 FRCI officers at the end of training
The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Arnauld Akodjénou, on Friday, 6 December 2013, handed out diplomas to 26 trainer officers of the Forces Républicaines de Côte d…
The Secretary-general message on international Anti-corruption Day
9 December 2013 Corruption suppresses economic growth by driving up costs, and undermines the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources. It breaches fundamental human rights, exacerbates poverty and…
UNOCI trains Defence and Security Commission of Ivorian National Assembly
Twenty-three members of the Defence and Security Commission (DSC) of the Ivorian National Assembly have undergone a 4-day training programme aimed at setting up a parliamentary oversight committee on security matters. The…
UN Days in Guiglo ends with commitment to take the path of peace and social cohesion
The 30th edition of United Nations Days ended on Friday, 6 December 2013 in the town of Guiglo with a commitment by its people and those of the entire region of Cavally to promote peace and national reconciliation, the theme…
National reconciliation at the centre of discussions between Head of UNOCI and FPI president
A delegation of the Front Populaire Ivoirien (FPI) led by its president, Pascal Affi N'Guessan, held discussions with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire and the Head of the…
The Secretary-general message on Human rights day
10 December 2013 Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's observance also marks 20 years since a bold step forward in…
Soribadougou : UNOCI sensitises inhabitants on promoting dialogue and tolerance
Peace, social cohesion and national reconciliation: These were the main topics of discussion between a team from the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the people of Soribadougou village, situated on the…
Soldiers of UNOCI's 19th Ghanaian Contingent decorated with UN Medal
Some 483 soldiers of the Ghanaian Contingent based in Bondoukou, 416 km northeast of Abidjan, were on Friday, 6 December 2013, decorated with the United Nations Medal by the Deputy Commander of the Force of the United Nations…