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8 June 2014 "{Ocean Sustainability: Together let's ensure oceans can sustain us into the future}" The observance of World Oceans Day this year coincides with the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Known as the "Constitution for the Oceans…

Inhabitants of Fouedougou village, 537 km north-west of Abidjan on 10 June 2014 took part in sensitization campaign on social cohesion, respect of human rights and state authority organized by the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). UNOCI's Public Information representative Pierre Aby spoke about…

Inhabitants of the tiny village of Zriglo, 30 km from Tai in the far west of Cote d'Ivoire have been the victim of recurrent wild rumours of an impending attack following repeated attacks in neighbouring Fetai and Grabo villages. In a bid to reassure the population and restore a climate of…

A follow- up workshop to evaluate the implementation of recommendations drawn up during the occasion of UN Days organized in Man in May 2013 took place on Tuesday June 10 2014 in that town situated some 600 km north-west of Abidjan. The evaluation meeting, organized by the Public Information Office…

Police of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) based in Man, Tonkpi region on Wednesday 11 June 2014 distributed potable water and 30 cartons of cold meals to victims of the post electoral crisis who had come from remote areas of the region to take in the hearings of the national Commission on…

People of Dabrouza village in the sub Prefecture of Bonon, 350 km from Abidjan have resolved to mobilise their energy for the development of their village as a way of putting an end to their frequent quarrels caused by political differences. The resolution was taken on behalf of the people by their…

The UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) took part in the launching of a , a facility for the public screening of all the matches of the current World Cup tournament in Brazil in Pehe town, Toulepleu division, about 630 km from Abidjan in the far west of Cote d'Ivoire. The initiative taken by the…

13 June 2014 Today marks the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, when the United Nations calls on nations, communities and individuals to renounce conflict and promote harmony. The theme for the Day this year acknowledges the 30th anniversary of the General Assembly Declaration on…

Mano River Union partners conference: Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General recalls the importance of security for the well-being of the population The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Côte d'Ivoire, Arnauld Akodjènou…

The Security Sector Reform Office of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on 10 June 2014 organised a 3-day training programme for some 50 members of the Ivorian Armed Forces in Daloa aimed at promoting an efficient and responsible army at the service of the civilian population. UNOCI's…

15 June 2014 Elderly people in all societies can be vulnerable to physical, psychological and financial abuse. Older women are at particular risk due to widespread discriminatory attitudes and practices. On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, I call on Member States to enact and enforce stronger…