Young Cypriots gather to discuss gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day
On 4 March, young women and men from across the divide gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel to engage in a dialogue on gender bias and explore innovative ideas to advance women's rights across the island. The workshop, held just…
Ioanna Phanaris: Bridging Communities, One Toy at a Time
In a world where youth voices are often sidelined, the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace program shines as a powerful example of what happens when young people are given the opportunity to lead, connect, and act…
Upcycling Peace: Metça Kemancıoğlu’s Journey as a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace
In the heart of Nicosia, where the city is shaped by both history and hope, Metça Kemancıoğlu has been quietly weaving threads of environmental awareness and peacebuilding into the fabric of his community. As a participant in…
A Voice for Peace and Nature: Eleftherios Charalambous and the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace
Young Cypriot activist, Eleftherios Charalambous is making waves through his passionate commitment to environmental protection and peacebuilding. As a participant in the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace program…
Halef Kurt: Bridging Peace and Sustainability as a UN Youth Champion
Halef Kurt, a Cypriot peace activist, is helping shape a vision for a more peaceful and sustainable Cyprus. As one of the UN Youth Champions, Halef represents a generation committed to dismantling barriers—both environmental…
UNFICYP peacekeepers demonstrate agility during skills competition
On 27 May, just before International Day of Peacekeepers this week, UNFICYP held a skills competition organized to ensure that peacekeepers remain agile and ready to deploy at short notice. Despite the soaring temperature…
UNFICYP honours women and men who serve in Cyprus on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This morning, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, accompanied by UNFICYP’s senior leadership and peacekeepers from its military, police, and civilian components, held a solemn event…
UNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day
On June 2, 50 participants gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel inside the UN buffer zone, to join a conversation facilitated by UNFICYP and environment experts on water scarcity affecting the island. This event, held as part of…
UNFICYP gathers Cypriots from across the divide to discuss bicommunal investments
On 16 June, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), in collaboration with the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre, successfully hosted an insightful event on bicommunal economic cooperation and joint…
Apply now to become a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace!
Are you 18 to 30 years old and want to learn about environmental peacebuilding? Do you want to develop and implement an action to address environmental issues in an intercommunal team? Then this is your opportunity to become…
Secretary-General appoints Mr. Khassim Diagne of Senegal as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Khassim Diagne of Senegal as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He…
Forging a sustainable future: UNFICYP welcomes new group of UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace
This September, Ledra Palace Hotel became a hub of innovation and collaboration as a new group of 28 young people from across the divide gathered for the 5th edition of the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace…