THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- OPED FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Around the world, progress on women’s rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full gender equality. Today’s cascading crises, from…
Women Hold Up Half the Sky
Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, assistant secretary-general for Africa at the United Nations, reflects on several inspiring examples of women overcoming differences and leading movements for peace, gender equality and women’s rights…
MINURSO Tindouf Liaison Office and UN agencies celebrate International Women Day
MINURSO Tindouf Liaison Office hosted an interagency celebration where women working with the UNHCR, UNHCR Western Sahara operations, WFP, UNMAS and MINURSO gathered to mark International Women Day.
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF BANGLADESH
On 26 March, MINURSO celebrated Bangladesh’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Bangladesh marks its declaration of independence in 1971. It is…
MINURSO BIDS FAREWELL TO ACTING FORCE COMMANDER MAJOR GENERAL CHOWDHURY MD MAIN ULLAH
On 30 March 2023, MINURSO held a farewell military parade in honour of the Acting Force Commander Major General Chowdhury Md Main Ullah (Bangladesh), who is leaving MINURSO after serving the Mission during a critical period…
MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION
For the millions living amidst the chaos of armed conflicts — especially women and children — every step can put them in danger’s path. Even after the fighting stops, conflicts often leave behind a terrifying legacy…
MINURSO COMMEMORATES THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION
Today, 04 April 2023, MINURSO celebrated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The SRSG and Head of the Mission, Alexander Ivanko, read the message of the Secretary-General urging in…
People For Peace: MINURSO Acting Force Commander, Major General Md Main Ullah Chowdhury of Bangladesh reflects on what makes peacekeeping work.
More than two million UN peacekeepers have served for peace under the Blue flag. However, they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by the strong, effective and diverse partnerships it forms on the…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF TOGO
On 27 April, MINURSO celebrated Togo’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Togo marks its declaration of independence from France in 1960. It is…
MINURSO WELCOMES NEW FORCE COMMANDER
The newly appointed Force Commander, Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan (Bangladesh), arrived in Laayoune on 04 May 2023 bringing with him to MINURSO over 34 years of military experience including his service in two peacekeeping…
Join MINURSO's official account on Instagram!
On 18 April 2023, MINURSO launched its Instagram account as part of the mission's overall communications strategy. The account features stories about peacekeepers from all over the world serving in MINURSO. This platform is…
SG MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 2023
We mark Africa Day at a time when cooperation and solidarity to advance the continent’s future is more needed than ever. Africa’s dynamism is unstoppable; its potential is breathtaking, from the vibrancy of its huge number of…