Statement on crossing points
UNFICYP welcomes today’s discussion between the leaders and their decision to ease restrictions at the crossing points. We stand ready to assist the sides and the bi-communal Technical Committee on health on the way forward…
Apply now to become a UNFICYP Youth Champion - Environment & Peace
“No country, no community, is able to solve the complex problems of our world alone. We need to come together, not only to talk, but to listen. We need your opinion, your strategies and your ideas for us to be able to deliver…
International Day of Biodiversity
Today is International Day of Biodiversity! As we encroach on nature and deplete vital habitats, increasing numbers of species are at risk. That includes humanity and the future we want. As part of our efforts to protect the…
Keeping the peace and maintaining the force
By Lance Corporal (LCpl) Louisa Murphy. This piece is part of our May campaign highlighting women in peacekeeping, leading up to the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May. As one of the battlegroup clerks of Sector 2…
The power of communication: enabling sector two to do its job
By Lance Corporal (LCpl) Jemma Couchman This piece is part of our May campaign highlighting women in peacekeeping, leading up to the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May. Cyprus is an island rich in history…
Top UN official in Cyprus salutes UNPOL officers ahead of International Peacekeepers Day
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, on 27 May presided over a Medal Presentation ceremony for United Nations Police in Cyprus. Held at the UN Protected…
UNFICYP peacekeeper presented with UN military Gender Advocate Award
We are proud of UNFICYP peacekeeper, Lt Col Sunny Kara from the UK who was presented with the UN Military Gender Advocate award by the Head of Mission, Elizabeth Spehar and the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Cheryl Pearce at a…
World Blood Donor Day
This year on World Blood Donor Day, UNPOL officers from China, Ireland, India, Slovakia and Ukraine joined a voluntary blood donation organised by the Community Council & primary school in Pyla . Donate blood - Give life
UNFICYP Youth Champions
We are very proud of the 20 UNFICYP Youth Champions, who have been selected among many other very qualified candidates. UNFICYP Head of Mission and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Elizabeth Spehar…
UNPOL and UNFICYP’s Senior Adviser evaluate mission operations in Sector 1 of the buffer zone
The UNFICYP Senior Advisor, Mr Aderemi Adekoya and the Senior Police Advisor, Chief Superintendent Fang Li visited Sector 1 of the buffer zone to evaluate mission operations. During the visit they were briefed at the UNPOL…
UNFICYP meets with Hands Across the Divide to discuss Women Peace and Security in Cyprus
On 3 June, UNFICYP’s Gender Affairs Officer, Lauren McAlister met virtually with members of Hands Across the Divide, Cyprus’ longest standing bi-communal women’s group and the first group to put women, peace and security on…
What do you know about the birds and the turtles of Cyprus?
UNFICYP ’s Youth Champions for Environment and Peace had a fruitful discussion and presentations on the topic. Many thanks to the Head of Kuşkor NGO, Dr Damla Beton and to the board member of SPOT, Dr Robin Snape for the…