UNMISS and South Sudanese MPs work together in partnership for peace
UNMISS and South Sudanese MPs work together in partnership for peace Members of Parliament within the Jubek Transitional Legislative Assembly have committed to working in partnership with the UN Mission in South Sudan to…
Young Yei River Residents Committed to Being Peace Advocates
Young people participating in a training workshop to help them develop new skills in peace advocacy in the Yei River region of South Sudan say they are committed to playing a positive role in reconciling warring parties. The…
Students in Torit Empowered by UNMISS Presentations
Students in Torit Empowered by UNMISS Presentations When it comes to building the future of South Sudan, helping young people grow, learn and develop is vital as they are the future leaders of this conflict-afflicted country…
Principales tendances des violations des droits de l’homme en octobre 2017
Durant le mois d’octobre 2017, le BCNUDH a documenté 704 violations des droits de l’homme sur l’ensemble du territoire de la RDC, soit une nouvelle augmentation par rapport au mois précédent, au cours duquel une forte hausse…
UN report urges Sudan to act over plight of displaced people in Darfur
GENEVA (21 November 2017) – A report by the UN Human Rights Office and the African Union-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) has called on the Sudanese Government to pursue effective, transparent and durable policies to…
SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON TORTURE VISITS UNMIK
SRSG Zahir Tanin welcomed Mr Nils Melzer, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to UNMIK. Mr Melzer and SRSG Tanin discussed issues related to the Special Rapporteur’s…
MINURSO organizes a farewell parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG and Head of MINURSO Kim Bolduc
MINURSO organizes a farewell parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG and Head of MINURSO Kim Bolduc On 14 November 2017, MINURSO organized a farewell military parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG Kim Bolduc following the…
Conviction of Mladic, the 'epitome of evil,' a momentous victory for justice – UN rights chief
Welcoming today’s conviction of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic on multiple counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by an international tribunal, the United Nations top human right official…
DSRSG optimistic Presidential decree will improve humanitarian access in South Sudan
In towns and villages across South Sudan, families are starving. About 4.8 million people are experiencing severe food insecurity - about half of the country’s population. Another two million have fled to neighbouring…
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Alain Noudehou, DSRSG, , Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in South Sudan; Press Conference-Opening Remarks
Good morning. Thank you for joining this press briefing today. My first formal encounter with you since arriving in Juba two months ago. I wish to give an update on three points: the humanitarian outlook, protection of…
Meeting of the Guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region
Meeting of the Guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region Addis Ababa, 22 November 2017 Representatives of the Guarantors of the Peace, Security and…
UNMIL supports a Waste Recycling Project in Monrovia
Monrovia – A waste recycling project, dubbed Waste to Wealth kicked-off today in Monrovia. Green Cities Inc. is implementing the project with support from the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) Quick Impact Project…