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Every year, the UN marks the International Day of Peacekeepers, when we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served either as military, police or civilians and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage. We also honour the…

More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. In Cyprus, ahead of World Environment Day this year, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UNFICYP) has pledged to tackle the scourge…

According to statistics, there has been a significant rise in the incidence of domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus. Domestic violence and other violence against women can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Studies show it can even occur…

United Nations peace operations work around the world to promote and maintain peace and security, despite facing innumerable challenges while delivering its mandate. In Cyprus, to ensure that peacekeepers remain agile, fit for purpose and ready to deploy at short notice, UNFICYP organizes regular…

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. On this year's World Blood Donor Day, we pay tribute to UNFICYP…

Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, accompanied by UNPOL Senior Police Advisor, Assistant Police Commissioner Satu Koivu, UNFICYP's Chief of Civil Affairs, Faylene Woolley, and the Force Chief of Staff, Ben Ramsay, escorted a group of 15 Ambassadors…

United Nations Peacekeeping missions around the world help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. They have unique strengths, including legitimacy, burden sharing, and an ability to deploy troops and police from around the world, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to…

In the evening of 23 June, Ledra Palace Hotel became buzzing with conversations, music, and more than 300 Cypriots from across the divide, some often meeting for the first time to discuss business and entrepreneurship. The location, known on the island as the headquarters for UNFICYP British…

Öykü Tural is a young Cypriot and an environmental activist who is passionate about raising awareness towards a sustainable and more resource-efficient society on the island. She does so by advocating simple steps that can be taken in young people’s daily lives to be more environmentally friendly.…

Rafail Dimitriou is a young Cypriot who is passionate about raising awareness and mobilising young people in Cyprus to tackle climate change and its effects while also advocating for the rights of youth across the island. As a social and environmental activist , Rafael realises how important it is…

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is concerned by plans for unauthorized construction work by the Turkish Cypriot side inside the UN buffer zone, near Pyla/Pile. UNFICYP warned against unauthorized construction activities inside the UN buffer zone and underlined the…

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns the assaults against UN peacekeepers and damage to UN vehicles by personnel from the Turkish Cypriot side this morning. The incident took place inside the buffer zone near Pyla/Pile as UN peacekeepers blocked unauthorized…