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Without significant input from women in peacebuilding, the Cyprus peace process can only partially achieve its goals, speakers at a panel discussion to mark International Women’s Day said on 10 March. Titled ‘How Women Make Peacebiuilding Better’, the discussion – organised by UNFICYP and the Home…

Last month, we received the tragic confirmation of the killing of our colleague Amer al-Kaissy in Iraq some nine months after he had been abducted. I repeat my condemnation of this despicable murder and my call on the Iraqi authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. On this International Day…

NICOSIA, 24 March 2016 - The first 2016 gathering of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation took place on 24 March, with Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, giving the keynote speech for the second year running. Speaking under the broad theme of hope and…

Today, the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz, visited the CMP anthropological laboratory and met with CMP Members and the Committee’s Greek and Turkish Cypriot scientists. President Schulz was briefed by the three Members, Ms. Küçük, Mr. Nestoros and Mr. Arni on the progress…

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Lisa M. Buttenheim of the United States as Assistant Secretary-General for Field Support, Department of Field Support. The Secretary-General is grateful to Hubert Price of the United States whom he has appointed Acting…

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Spehar of Canada as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Ms. Spehar will also perform the function of Deputy to the Secretary-General’s Special…

Mine action is critical for an effective humanitarian response in conflict and post-conflict situations. This is a central message of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Yet in far too many places around the world, new or reemerging conflicts are creating yet…

Mine action is critical for an effective humanitarian response in conflict and post-conflict situations. This is a central message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on this year’s International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. As it continues efforts towards a…

Sport is a unique and powerful tool for promoting dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of every member of the human family. It is a driving force for positive social change. That is why some of the world’s greatest sportsmen and women have been, and remain, engaged in helping the United…

The First Diplomat and Youth Gala Dinner successfully took place at the Chateau Status in Nicosia on 9 April 2016 under the theme of: "The Participation of the Youth in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Cyprus". The event was co-organised by the bicommunal United Nations Youth and Student…

Anzac Day, commemorated annually on 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the…

Human rights, democratic societies and sustainable development depend on the free flow of information. And the right to information depends on press freedom. Each year, we observe World Press Freedom Day to emphasize these fundamental principles, to protect the independence of the media and to…