The weapons collection campaign will conclude 31 August.
Baucau, 22 August – As part of the Government's ongoing weapons collection campaign, citizens in Buibau Village, Baucau Sub-district surrendered quantities of old ammunition and military equipment to representatives of the F…
Security Council praises Timor-Leste for response to crisis
Saying that it had acted in a "rapid, firm, and responsible manner," the UN Security Council praised Timor-Leste for its quick and effective response to the assassination attempts last February against President José Ramos…
We shall forever remember them
Dili, 19 August 2008 – UN staff and senior Timorese Government officials joined together today to remember those who died in the bombing of UN headquarters in Baghdad five years ago. Speaking at a ceremony at Obrigado…
Repaired bridges open markets, services for eastern region
People living in the eastern region now have ready access to markets, schooling, medical facilities, and other services, thanks to the rehabilitation of five bridges along the main road connecting Lospalos and Viqueque. Four…
IDP families from Airport camp begin returning home
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) began moving out of the Airport IDP camp on 7 August. With over 903 IDP families, it is one of the larger camps in Timor-Leste and is located adjacent to Presidente Nicolau Lobato…
Timorese media pledge support of 100 Days of Peace campaign
The heads of Timorese media organizations have pledged their support of the 100 Day Peace Campaign leading up to the International Day of Peace on 21 September. The theme of the campaign in Timor-Leste - What are you doing…
Workshop aims to strengthen women’s rights to land, property
When Timorese women marry, whether in patrimonial or matrimonial communities, generally they do not have the right to own land. In order to encourage the Government to address gender equality in future legislation on land and…
Smiles all around after surgery for cleft lip on Mercy Ship
There are smiles on the faces of the family of Genilton De Jesus following successful surgery onboard the Mercy hospital shop to repair his cleft lip. The operation was part of 'Operation Smile,' a worldwide children's…
Portugal extends technical support to Timorese judiciary
As part of its effort to help Timor-Leste reduce the backlog of cases in the Prosecutor-General's Office and improve citizens' access to the justice system, the Government of Portugal has extended the services of eight legal…
World Population Day 2008: Family Planning: It’s a right. Make it real
Planning the number and spacing of children has a direct link to the health of mothers and children, and plays a large role in determining the quality of care that parents can provide for their children. To emphasize its…
Rural development projects help improve life in Oecussi
According to the UN Development Programme (UNDP), economic development in Oecussi is lagging behind the rest of the country. Located some 70 kilometres inside Indonesian West Timor, the enclave is mountainous, dry, and…
Martial arts leaders finish yearlong training as peace builders
Twenty leaders of eight different martial arts groups in Timor- Leste have finished an innovative year-long training as peace builders. The programme was conducted by Action Asia, a Cambodia-based regional peacebuilding…