Bondoukou : UNOCI discusses the use of Quick Impact Projects to consolidate peace with women in Gontougo
Eleven million FCFA : this is the sum of money that the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) has just donated to members of the Federation of Women's Groups and Associations of Gontougo to build a social centre in Bondoukou. The partnership agreement between UNOCI and the Federation…
UNOCI announces the death of Moroccan peacekeeper
Abidjan, 13 November 2015 – The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) regrets to announce the death of a peacekeeper from the 22nd Moroccan Contingent. Corporal Driss Zarrik died on 11 November 2015, following a road accident at 7 km from Man (570 km from Abidjan), while he was on…
Special Representative congratulates FPI leader on his patriotic attitude during presidential polls
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Aïchatou Mindaoudou, has congratulated the leader of the Front Populaire Ivoirien- Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) and Opposition leader, «for his patriotic attitude before, during and after the presidential election…
Special Representative donates office equipment to the Directorate General for Territorial Administration
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on Tuesday, 17 November 2015, handed over office equipment to the Minister of State, Minister of the Interior and Security, Hamed Bakayoko. The donation, worth 11 million FCFA, was made as part…
Kpably mobilises to protect children and consolidate peace
A delegation of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), on Tuesday, 17 November 2015, discussed strengthening social cohesion in order to protect children with people in Kpably, a village in Toulepleu sous-préfecture in the west of the country. The discussions were held during a…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - MESSAGE ON THE WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS
15 NOVEMBER 2015 The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a time to reflect on the needless tragedies that occur each day on the world's roads. Despite improvements in road safety, we still face some shocking injury and fatality figures. Road traffic accidents kill an estimated 1.25…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF TOLERANCE
16 NOVEMBER 2015 The call "to practice tolerance" was written into the identity of the United Nations 70 years ago. Today, in a world buffeted by turbulence and change, the Charter's summons remains a vital touchstone for our work. People are more connected–- but this does not mean there is more…