UN Police supports joint efforts to stop domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus
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…
UNFICYP hosts peacekeeper skills competition
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…
UNFICYP peacekeepers pledge to donate blood and save lives on World Blood Donor Day
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…
Diplomatic community visits buffer zone in the east part of the island
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…
Working smarter together to keep the peace, UNFICYP military, police and civilian peacekeepers lead the way with integrated operations
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…
Peace begins by building bridges: UNFICYP hosts networking fair inside the buffer zone
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…
Öykü Tural: “The environment has no borders, a greener Cyprus is possible”
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…
Rafail Dimitriou: “Green skills are the key to unlocking a sustainable world”
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…
UNFICYP warns against unauthorized construction in the UN buffer zone
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…
UNFICYP condemns assaults against UN peacekeepers
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…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Deputy Special Adviser on Cyprus (DSASG), Mr. Colin Stewart
An understanding has been reached on arrangements that will resolve the ongoing situation on the Pyla/Pile plateau. A few modalities are still being discussed but the framework understanding will come into effect today. End.
Secretary-General António Guterres message on United Nations Day
The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be. It is our responsibility to help build that world of peace, sustainable development and human rights for all. I know…