Peace Clubs of universities and higher education establishments of Côte d'Ivoire : the Club's Chairwoman for Nangui Abrogoua, officially installed by the University's President and the Special Representative (Yamoussoukro, May 2016)
Peace Clubs of universities and higher education establishments of Côte d'Ivoire : the Club's Chairwoman for Nangui Abrogoua, officially installed by the University's President and the Special Representative (Yamoussoukro…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL: MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
22 May 2016 Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it supports are the foundations for life on Earth and the livelihoods and well-being of people everywhere. Protecting biodiversity and preventing further losses is an…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL: MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA
23 May 2016 During my recent visit to Mauritania, I had the opportunity to visit fistula patients at a hospital in Nouakchott. I was moved and impressed by their courage and resilience. It pains me deeply that this…
Special representative inaugurates the new training room of the Regional Customs Office in Man (May 2016)
Special representative inaugurates the new training room of the Regional Customs Office in Man (May 2016)
ONUCI Tour in Claironkro: local communities' leaders listening carefully to a member of the visiting delegation of the UN Mission who encourages them to strengthen social cohesion (Claironkro near Divo, May 2016)
ONUCI Tour in Claironkro: local communities' leaders listening carefully to a member of the visiting delegation of the UN Mission who encourages them to strengthen social cohesion (Claironkro near Divo, May 2016)
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL : MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 25 May 2016
26 may 2016 Africa Day 2016 is being celebrated in furtherance of the African Union’s theme for this year: “Human Rights with a Particular Focus on the Rights of Women”. This demonstrates the commitment of Africa’s leaders to…
Distribution of potable water during United Nations Days in Vavoua: UNOCI Police Officer helps a local woman lift and carry on her head a water bowl (Vavoua, May 2016)
Distribution of potable water during United Nations Days in Vavoua: UNOCI Police Officer helps a local woman lift and carry on her head a water bowl (Vavoua, May 2016)
Colonel Namza Begum, first female military contingent Commander in UN history: “UN female peacekeepers can also serve as role models”
The first female military Commander in the history of the United Nations is currently serving at the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (ONUCI). Colonel Namza Begum, a national of Bangladesh is proud of her country…
Colonel Nazma Begum, Commander of UNOCI Bangladeshi Contingent is the first female military contingent commander in the history of the United Nations (Daloa, May 2016)
Colonel Nazma Begum, Commander of UNOCI Bangladeshi Contingent is the first female military contingent commander in the history of the United Nations (Daloa, May 2016)
Death of three Senegalese peacekeepers
The United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) regrets to announce the death of three soldiers of the 16th Senegalese Contingent, on Thursday, 23 May 2016, in a road accident, 5 km from Bonguera, a locality situated at…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL : MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPERS “Honouring Our Heroes”. 29 May 2016
29 may 2016 The confidence that the world places in United Nations peacekeeping is reflected in its massive growth in recent years, in terms of both numbers and complexity. Fifteen years ago, the UN had fewer than 40,000…
UNOCI Force Commander, General Didier L'Hôte decorates a female peacekeeper from the Benin Contingent with the UN Medal for good and loyal service to the United Nations Mission in Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan, May 2016)
UNOCI Force Commander, General Didier L'Hôte decorates a female peacekeeper from the Benin Contingent with the UN Medal for good and loyal service to the United Nations Mission in Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan, May 2016)