UN experts on Rule of Law and Gender-based Violence on mission in Côte d’Ivoire
A delegation of United Nations experts on the Rule of Law and Gender-based violence in conflict situations, led by Innocent Balemba Zahinda, has been on mission in Côte d'Ivoire since 20 October 2014. Mr. Zahinda told…
UNOCI assesses support for transitional justice through Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Human Rights division of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) has made an assessment of the UN Mission's support for the transitional justice process through its assistance to the national Dialogue, Truth and…
People in Gonié, near Bangolo, urged to strengthen social cohesion and maintain peace
Strengthen social cohesion and maintain peace: these were the two issues at the heart of a discussion and information session between personnel of the Human Rights Division, Rule of Law and Civil Affairs sections and the…
The Secretary-general message on United Nations Day
24 October 2014 The United Nations is needed more than ever at this time of multiple crises. Poverty, disease, terrorism, discrimination and climate change are exacting a heavy toll. Millions of people continue to suffer…
Bouaké welcomes the 69th edition of United Nations Day
Bouaké, the capital of Gbéké region , on Friday 24 October 2014, played host to the activities commemorating the 69th anniversary of the United Nations Charter. The delegation of the United Nations family, led by the Special…
UN Day commemorated in several parts of Cote d’Ivoire
United Nations Day on 24 October 2014 was commemorated in several towns by the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the UN Country Team. While the town of Bouake hosted the official ceremony to mark the Day (see separate…
UNOCI rescues road accident victims on Gagnoa-Daloa highway
A detachment of the Niger Battalion of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) based in Gagnoa on 27 October 2014 came to the rescue of 13 victims of a serious road accident along the Gagnoa-Daloa highway. As soon as the…
Press realease: Senegalese soldier serving with UNOCI dies
PRESS RELEASE Press release - UNOCI 1318...The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) regrets to announce the death of a Senegalese soldier serving with the Mission's Force, on 28 October 2014, in a road accident…
The Secretary-general message on the occasion of the first international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists
2 November 2014 A free and open press is part of the bedrock of democracy and development. Yet in the last ten years, more than 700 journalists have been killed for simply doing their job. Some cases have received…
Traditional Chiefs learn techniques of conflict management
The Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General in Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Mbaye Babacar Cisse who is also the UN Resident Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme…
Penitentiary staff taught to respect the rights of women and privacy of detainees in prison environment
Some 80 prison wardens and superintendents from the northern towns of Korhogo and Boundiali took part in a 2-day workshop organized by the Human Rights division of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on the respect of…
UNOCI launches reintegration project for ex-combatants in Beoue village
The UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the Ivorian Authority for Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (ADDR) on 30 October 2014 launched a project for the benefit of ex-combatants and the village communities…