"I can do it! If I don't know how, I'll learn": UN Volunteer Maria Adelaida Garcia Londono
UNMISS - United Nations Volunteer Profile Name: Maria Adelaida Garcia Londono (Yes, I have to use first names and two last names and we use all of them!) But I introduce myself here as Adelaida. A phrase that best describes…
"No matter the circumstance, I rise and move forward!": UN Volunteer Karima Ahmadi
UNMISS – United Nations Volunteer Profile Name: Karima Ahmadi Hometown/Country: I come from Afghanistan and have worked for over 10 years in human resources, administration and programme coordination. I am a mother and the…
“Learning is my lifestyle”: UN Volunteer Gulnura Toleeva
UNMISS – United Nations Volunteer Profile Name: Gulnura Toleeva Hometown/Country: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Biography: I am a Kyrgyz lawyer with 19 years of experience, ranging from the prosecutor’s office to international Rule of…
"Don’t be afraid to step into your greatness”: United Nations Volunteer Matiisetso Mosala
United Nations Volunteer Profile Name: Matiisetso Mosala Biography: I am a communications professional with extensive experience in journalism and media. I currently serve as a United Nations Volunteer and Public Information…
In Tchabi, the Mission inaugurated a modern police station for the benefit of the community.
Ituri: Vivian Van de Perre Meets with local communities
Vivian Van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in charge of protection and operations, spent three days in Ituri. Her visit was dedicated to listening to communities, meeting local authorities…
Beyond the sporting aspect, this refresher course aims to combat the discrimination often faced by people with reduced mobility and to encourage coexistence between able-bodied and disabled athletes.
Ituri: MONUSCO rehabilitates Bunia's only basketball court, now inclusive for people with disabilities
The city of Bunia, capital of Ituri province, now has a basketball court that has been completely upgraded and made accessible to people living with disabilities. This court, unique in a city of nearly two million inhabitants…
Beni: Civil Protection now has a new headquarters thanks to MONUSCO
The Urban Coordination of Civil Protection in Beni officially received its new headquarters on Tuesday, December 2. Located behind the city's administrative building on Nyamwisi Boulevard, in the commune of Beu, Byahutu…
Voluntary, free, confidential, and anonymous testing remains one of the most effective ways to protect yourself or access comprehensive treatment that allows you to lead a normal life.
World AIDS Day: MONUSCO on the frontlines to raise awareness among populations in Ituri
On the occasion of World AIDS Day, celebrated on December 1, 2025, MONUSCO contingents in Ituri and Beni conducted several awareness-raising activities targeting young people, women's organizations, and local communities…
SRSG Miroslav Jenča remarks on the International Volunteer Day 2025
SRSG Miroslav Jenča remarks on the International Volunteer Day 2025.
Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Meets with Tufan Erhürman Ahead of Leaders’ Meeting
The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, met with the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr. Tufan Erhürman, on 5 December 2025 during her visit to the…
Press statement by the UN Spokesperson in Cyprus
Today, the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Tufan Erhüman, met for the first time as the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot communities. Their meeting…