Central African Republic’s message to UN: ‘The only thing we want is peace’
It was once known as the ‘Bridge of Death,’ the frontline between warring factions in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). Legendary tales were shared of the bridge being drenched in blood, with even Government security forces scared to set foot on it. Fast forward to 2014, when the…
Celebrating with Culture and Colour on UN Day in Wau
Celebrating with Culture and Colour on UN Day in Wau Celebrations to mark the 72nd anniversary of the United Nations began in Wau with a colourful and cheerful morning procession through the town in the north-west of the country. United Nations personnel joined with local police and students from…
Building a Future Together on United Nations Day in South Sudan
Building a Future Together on United Nations Day in South Sudan UN personnel working across South Sudan have come together with local leaders and communities to celebrate United Nations Day and the work the organization is doing to protect civilians, build durable peace, and create stability and…
UN celebrates 72nd anniversary across South Sudan
UN celebrates 72nd anniversary across South Sudan 24 October 2017, JUBA — UN personnel working across South Sudan have today cometogether with local leaders and communities to celebrate United Nations Day and the workthe organization is doing to protect civilians, build durable peace, and create…
UN Personnel in Bentiu celebrate United Nations Day
UN Personnel in Bentiu celebrate United Nations Day United Nations personnel working in Bentiu have paid tribute to the many South Sudanese staff who work tirelessly to improve the lives of their own communities while serving as part of the UN Mission. At a special event celebrating the 72nd…
Principales tendances des violations des droits de l’homme en septembre 2017
Durant le mois de septembre 2017, le BCNUDH a documenté 644 violations des droits de l’homme sur l’ensemble du territoire de la RDC, soit une augmentation de 46% par rapport au mois d’août 2017, au cours duquel 441 violations avaient été documentées. Les agents de l’Etat ont commis 374 violations –…
On UN Day, UNIFIL head stresses lasting peace in south Lebanon
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary salutes the UN flag during a ceremony marking United Nations Day at UNIFIL Headquarters on 24 October 2017. On UN Day, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary today highlighted the importance of…
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Marking UN Day in Central African Republic, Secretary-General honours peacekeepers
Commemorating United Nations Day alongside UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday paid tribute to the sacrifices made by uniformed personnel in the service of peace. “I want to say that we need to make sure that the world fully appreciates the…
Meet Gladys Nkeh, a UN police officer in the Central African Republic
Gladys Ngwepekeum Nkeh is a United Nations police officer (UNPOL) from Cameroon, one of some 12,870 uniformed personnel working with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic. Earlier this year, the officer and her team went to a school – Ecole des 136 villas – in Bangui looking…
The Deputy Secretary-General Remarks to the Second Committee
New York, 25 October 2017 [As prepared for delivery] Your Excellency, Mr. Sven Jürgenson, Chair of the Second CommitteeExcellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to be with you today to discuss the operational activities for development of the United Nations system. The Second Committee remains…