The Secretary-General awarded posthumously Dag Hammarskjold medal to peacekeepers who lost their lives in 2021
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, 29 May, offers a chance to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel's invaluable contribution to the work of the Organization and to honour nearly 4,200…
Legal Officer from OSLA visits MINURSO
The Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) visited MINURSO from 31 May to 4 June 2022, holding meetings with the Mission’s leadership as well as MINURSO staff members. In a Town Hall, the OSLA Legal Officer informed about…
Wrap-up of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May) was an opportunity to honour the UN peacekeeping personnel serving peace around the globe. As part of this recognition, the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid tribute to…
SG MESSAGE ON WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT
Droughts in all regions are getting more frequent and fierce. The well-being of hundreds of millions of people is being compromised by increasing sandstorms, wildfires, crop failures, displacement and conflict. By mid-century…
SG MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and repression that terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities. Perpetrators rarely face the consequences of their actions. Instead, it is the survivors who…
Secretary-General's message on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them. Today, the global refugee population is at a record…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is intended to be a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions of people who despite being displaced and dispossessed - relentlessly strive to improve their lives and those of…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers : National Day of Malawi
On 6 July, MINURSO observed Malawi Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Malawi first contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping in 1994. Today, Malawi contributes over 900…
Secretary General's message on World Population Day
This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Argentina
On 9 July MINURSO hoisted at the Mission HQ the national flag of Argentina to mark the country’s Independence Day. Since 1958, Argentina has contributed more than 40,000 military and police personnel to UN missions—including…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Mongolia
On 11 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day at the Mission’s Team Site Tifariti where one of MINURSO’s Mongolian peacekeepers is posted. This year, Mongolia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the…
Captain Lavallee serving in Mahbas area where she performs daily ground patrol observations.
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of France
On 14 July MINURSO hoisted the national flag of France at the Team Site Mahbas where one of the French female military observers in the Mission is posted [ link to photo gallery]. France has been member of the United Nations…