UNOCI builds maternity clinic in Meneke
The village of Meneke, situated at 460 km southwest of Abidjan, on Friday, 14 March 2014, received a new maternity clinic built and equipped by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) as part of its Quick Impact…
Inhabitants of Tindra sensitized on social cohesion and peaceful settlement of conflicts
The settlement of land disputes and preserving social cohesion was the focus of a public meeting organized by the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the inhabitants of Tindra village in the Kouto division, 750 km north of…
UNOCI trains prison warders from Korhogo and Boudiali
Some 37 prison warders from Korhogo and Boundiali, 580 km and 680 km north of Abidjan respectively have undergone training on the rights of detainees organized by the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) The 2-day training…
Tabou rededicated to peace through sport
Sportsmen and fans of Tabou, 480 km from Abidjan, on Saturday 14 March 2014 rededicated themselves to the values of tolerance, fair play and peace during a basketball tournament and in-door games orgaanised by the UN…
UNOCI celebrates International Women’s Day with women inmates in Man
Celebrations marking International Women's Day which began on 8 March 2014 culminated on 15 March in Man with a visit to the prison by officials of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). Officials from UNOCI Corrections…
Secure environment in border areas in the west: Defence Minister praises UNOCI's contribution
The Ivorian Defence Minister Paul Koffi Koffi has praised the contribution of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire for its contribution to the security and reconstruction of the country during his tour of border…
The Secretary-general message for international day of Happiness
20 March 2014 The twin concepts of happiness and well-being increasingly feature in international discussions of sustainable development and the future we want. Many countries are going beyond the rhetoric of quality of life…
UNOCI assists local administration to sensitise Pantroya population
A delegation of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on Tuesday 18 March took part in a sensitisation meeting in the village of Pantroya, Bakoubly Sub Prefecture in the Toulepleu division, 650 km west of Abidjan. The…
Secondary school pupils in Daloa urged to prevent HIV/AIDS and early pregnancy
IN response to an invitation by the Club of peer educators against HIV/AIDS in Lycee 4 of Daloa, the HIV/AIDS Unit of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) conducted a sensitisation talk for some 150 high school pupils on…
Secondary school pupils in Soubre dedicate a day for lectures on United Nations
Pupils in the Lycee Moderne of Soubre set aside the day of Wednesday 19 March 2014 to attend a conference on the United Nations conducted in the school premises by the regional office of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire…
The Secretary-general message on world down syndrome day
21 March 2014 This year's World Down Syndrome Day focuses on "Health and Wellbeing – Access and Equality for All". Too often, persons with disabilities - including those with Down syndrome - face stigma, discrimination and…
The Secretary-general message for the international day of Nowruz
21 March 2014 Nowruz is a time when millions of people from Western, Central and South Asia and other regions around the world come together, as they have for over 3000 years, to celebrate the New Year and first day of spring…