Respecting human rights will help build peace in Yambio
Respecting human rights will help build peace in Yambio Teaching children about the importance of respecting each other’s human rights will help South Sudan build a peaceful and prosperous nation for future generations, says…
Libya: UN Mission condemns deadly bombing in Misrata
Condemning an attack against a court house in the Libyan city of Misrata, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) underscored that those behind the incident must be held accountable. At least three individuals…
Crackdown on Yambio teenagers monitored by UNMISS child protection officers
Crackdown on Yambio teenagers monitored by UNMISS child protection officers Child protection officers are closely monitoring a new order issued to police by local authorities in Yambio to tackle underage drinking and…
Sensitization on UNAMID mandate focus of school visits in North Darfur
On 04 October 2017, UNAMID’s Community Outreach Unit (COU) conducted a visit to Almustagbal Basic School for Girls and El Fasher Secondary School for Girls in North Darfur. Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID. UNAMID’s Community…
Music Connecting Communities: The Story of Mitrovica’s Multiethnic Rock School
In an underground basement somewhere in Mitrovica, five teenagers move in unison to the rhythm they are creating from different instruments. The music is rock music, with the kind of angst typical of some genres of Balkan…
Liberia’s border security and operationalization boosted by UNMIL Quick Impact Project
Monrovia – On 28 September, United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) handed over office equipment, furniture and assorted stationery to Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). The donation was procured under UNMIL Quick Impact…
UNMIL supports the Ministry of Justice to convene a Public Forum on Election Security
Monrovia – On 26 September, United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) supported the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to convene a Public Forum on Election Security at the National Elections Commission (NEC) to discuss the roles of…
UN peacekeeping chief seeks Security Council support for speedy deployment of uniformed personnel
The United Nations peacekeeping chief today said rapid deployment of uniformed personnel to the field is a costly, complex and difficult process that requires the commitment of the contributors, the host country and neighbors…
Mali continues to make progress, but swift action needed as civilians still face threats – UN envoy
While recent crises threatening the peace process in Mali had been overcome and new agreements reached, progress must be accelerated as the situation remains perilous for peacekeepers and civilians, the head of United Nations…
Sport competition brings UN Peacekeepers and South Sudanese community together
Sport competition brings UN Peacekeepers and South Sudanese community together A shared love of sports is fostering friendship and trust between peacekeepers and people who have fled violence and sought sanctuary in a camp…
MINURSO IN FOCUS, issue number 01
MINURSO newsletter, MINURSO IN FOCUS, issue number 01
Mine survivors take on UNIFIL peacekeepers in football
The players from LWAH in a group photo with the MRE coordinators, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC), supported by the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Lebanon and UNIFIL. Late on Friday afternoon in Suwwana village, south…