Statement by UNSMIL welcoming the continuation of municipal council elections
UNSMIL welcomes the holding of municipal council elections today, 18 October, in 16 municipalities
UN in Libya marks 80 years of the UN with a public photography exhibition in downtown Tripoli
The exhibition marks eighty years since the founding of the organization and highlights the UN’s partnership with the people of Libya in adv
UNMISS vocational training boosts employment opportunities for displaced youth in Malakal
MALAKAL - Life is already difficult for the thousands of young people forced to grow up in the United Nations Protection of Civilians site in Malakal, after their families sought sanctuary during the civil wars that ravaged South Sudan. They endure challenging living conditions and a lack of…
Mine action implementing partners discuss cooperation to address explosive contamination and enhance the safe management of ammunition
Co-chaired by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)’s Mine Action Programme and the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC), the
Amplifying Youth Voices: The Establishment of the Technical Committee on Youth in Cyprus
The Technical Committee on Youth (TCY) is the thirteenth committee established under the framework of the peace process, aimed at fostering cooperation between Greek Cypriots (GC) and Turkish Cypriots (TC) through tangible and collaborative initiatives. The decision by the Greek Cypriot and Turkish…
- Youth Engagement
SRSG Tetteh joins young Libyan women to kick start the Ra’idat programme’s third year
TRIPOLI – Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya Hanna Tetteh joined thirty-five young women from across Libya on Monday in a discussion on youth empowerment as they started their journeys on the UN in Libya’s annual Ra’idat training programme. In a panel discussion alongside UN…
Peace partners warn ongoing military confrontations are causing “tremors of an impending explosion” in South Sudan
The people of South Sudan are renowned for their patience, resilience and persistence in pursuing the peace and democracy they were promised when their leaders signed a landmark revitalized agreement in 2018. But the hopes that were once so high are being shattered. “The peace process, a process we…
Commemorating 25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
On 16-17 October, the Republic of Namibia in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted the silver anniversary commemoration of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000). The event was held in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme…
UNSMIL supports mine action in Misratah
“Clearance and the safe disposal of explosive remnants of war, help reducing risks and supporting communities live more safely,” she added.
Location secured for joint border security centre in Benghazi
In a step toward unifying Libya’s security institutions, representatives from military and security bodies from across the country Tuesday a
- International and National Days
SRSG Hanna Tetteh remarks on the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325
Twenty-five years ago, the United Nations Security Council made a historic promise to the women of the world: Resolution 1325 and subsequent
UNSMIL begins soliciting nominations for the Structured Dialogue to implement political roadmap
The Structured Dialogue is tasked with proposing concrete policy recommendations to create a conducive environment for elections, shaping a