Young Cypriots awarded for their views on the value of water on the island
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, the US Ambassador, Judith Garber, and the co-chairs of the Technical Committee on Environment, Michael Loizides and Salih Gücel…
UNFICYP marks women's day with young Cypriots
To mark International Women’s Day this year, UNFICYP held a discussion with more than 30 young Cypriots from across the island to hear their views on issues related to women and youth agency and empowerment, the impact of…
Slovakia marks 20 years of contribution to UNFICYP
On the 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s contribution to UNFICYP, the mission’s Slovak peacekeepers are more committed than ever to continue patrolling the buffer zone and remain engaged with both communities to promote peace…
Doros Theodorou: 25 years of service for peace at UNFICYP
In March, Doros Theodorou completed 25 years of service for UNFICYP. He joined the Mission as a warehouse keeper in the UN Protected Area in 1996 and made significant contributions since his first day on the job. In 2009 he…
UNFICYP bids farewell to Senior Police Adviser Fang Li
Today, UNFICYP bid farewell to its Senior Police Adviser, Fang Li, after serving for peace on the island for a year. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senior Police Adviser faced unique challenges, as did the entire…
Anna Michael: The UN’s support is crucial in bringing young people together to build peace
Anna Michael is a 29-year-old Cypriot who is passionate about supporting young people to find their path and join the labour market through counselling and education. She works as part of the YOUTHShare project, which is…
Mıstıki Araz: “In Cyprus – we are capable, we lack opportunities, not knowledge!”
Mıstıki Araz is a 18-year-old peace activist from Cyprus, who is helping to find new ways to break stereotypes and challenge the historical narratives he was taught since his childhood. Acknowledging that there is still a lot…
Slovak peacekeepers awarded for their service to peace in Cyprus
Today, the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Jaroslav Naď, and the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Ľubomír Svoboda, along with their delegation visited UNFICYP where they met with the Mission’s…
UNFICYP bids farewell to Gregory Koupparis after 40 years of service for peace
In June, UNFICYP paid farewell to one of its long standing and professional staff. Gregory Koupparis, the Head of Mission’s driver, has retired after serving for 40 years in Cyprus. Gregory joined the Mission in April 1981 as…
SRSG Elizabeth Spehar with the Youth Champions for Environment and Peace. September 2020 Photo: UNFICYP/Maria Homolyova
Secretary-General’s message on International Youth Day 2021
Young people are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the dire need for the kind of transformational change they seek – and young people must be full…
Eva Psalti: “We are all Cypriots and our love for our commons is greater than our differences”
Eva Psalti is a 21-year-old young Cypriot with a vision for improving the future of her country and who works hard to convince people to be more conscious about the environment. In late August she joined this year’s newly…
Gizem Oner: “We, as the young generation, need to come together and raise our voice”
Gizem Oner is a 25-year-old Cypriot activist with a passion for environmental sustainability and a vision that seeks to build a better world for future generations. In August this year, she joined the UN Youth Champions for…