Special Representative participates in lunchtime discussion on security sector reform
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on 5 May 2015, took part in the 27th session of lunchtime discussions organised by the Security Sector Reform (SSR) Division of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI). The…
140 elements of the Mauritanian Formed Police Unit receive the United Nations Medal
Some 140 elements of the Formed Police Unit of the Mauritanian Contingent (Mau-FPU), deployed in the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) since 8 August 2014, were decorated with the United Nations Medal on Wednesday, 6 May 2015 in Bouaké. The ceremony took place in the presence of the…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL: MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
15 May 2015 The theme of this year's International Day of Families – "Men in Charge?" – highlights the importance of gender equality and children's rights in contemporary families. Around the world, more women are becoming recognized as the equal partners and decision-makers in families that they…
UNOCI provides technical assistance to Ivorian Electricity Company to help return power to western towns
The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), through its Egyptian Engineer Company (EGYPTENGINEER) based in Yamoussoukro, has provided technical assistance to the Ivorian Electricity Company (IEC) to repair a breakdown in electricity supply to western towns in Côte d'Ivoire. Heavy…
Security forces and civilians in Guezon attend workshop on peaceful coexistence.
Some 60 security forces, gendarmes, waters and forest guards, community, women and youth leaders participated on 9 May 2015 in an open discussion forum organized by the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) in Guezon (480 km west of Abidjan) on ways of promoting peaceful coexistence. The discussions…
NPSC Director solicits Special Representative’s contribution to the achievement of her Mission
"We came here to present the National Programme for Social Cohesion (NPSC), its initial mission and its new remit and to solicit the contribution of the Special Representative so that we can carry out our mandate under the best possible conditions," declared the Director of the NPSC, Mrs Mariatou…
Special Representative appeals for dialogue between Ivorian Government and Opposition to continue
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on Tuesday, 12 May 2015, appealed for a continuation of dialogue between the Ivorian Government and Opposition. Mrs Mindaoudou made her plea after meeting the Minister of State in the…