South Sudan: UN envoy condemns ‘horrific’ killings of civilians in Jonglei
The most senior United Nations official in South Sudan has condemned the “horrific” killing of some 45 civilians in the Jonglei region on Tuesday when a Murle ethnic group attacked a Dinka village. “I utterly condemn these…
The Secretary-General's Remarks at the Opening of the 5th African Union-European Union Summit
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 29 November 2017 [as delivered] Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Sustainable and inclusive development is an end in itself. But lack of development and inclusive government, including poverty…
Indian engineers begin road rehabilitation in Unity region of South Sudan
Indian engineers begin road rehabilitation in Unity region of South Sudan Indian engineers have begun three major road renovation projects in the Unity region of South Sudan to improve the safety of travel for local motorists…
Indian engineers launch project to repair and rehabilitate Malakal-Melut road
Indian engineers launch project to repair and rehabilitate Malakal-Melut road A major project to repair 205 kilometers of road from Malakal to Melut, in the north of South Sudan, is underway by Indian engineers serving with…
UNMISS and UN Agencies launch 16 days of activism in Bor
Women from all Greater Bor communities converge in the Jonglei Women’s Association center to officially launch and celebrate the 16 days of activism. 16 days of activism is an annual campaign which enlightens and raises…
Tonj women call for better educational opportunities for women and girls in South Sudan
Hundreds of women from rural villages in Tonj have gathered together to call for better education for girls and the opening up of adult training and learning opportunities for South Sudanese women. The women took part in a…
Early celebrations for International Volunteers Day in Zwedru
Youth groups parade through the main streets of Zwedru In the early hours of Tuesday, 28 November and exactly a week to the day itself, pupils and youth groups took over the principal streets of Zwedru, Grand Gedeh county for…
UNFICYP personnel spread the word about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the global #16Days campaign, Relations & Liaison Assistant Netha Kreouzos, who works with UNFICYP’s Sector 2 Civilian Activity Integrated Office, talks to clients about the strong messages behind the 16 Days of…
MONUSCO supports South African Defence Forces’ efforts to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse in a first of its kind training
The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) trained some 820 South African peacekeepers on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse ahead of the contingent’s deployment to…
Security Council hears calls for ‘all of UN’ approach to stop destruction, smuggling of cultural heritage
The United Nations Security Council today focused its attention on global efforts to stop the traffic in and destruction of cultural property, with the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)…
11th Special Pilgrimage to Hala Sultan Tekke
NICOSIA, 29 November 2017 - On the occasion of the Mawlid-al Nabi - a special pilgrimage to Hala Sultan Tekke took place today, on the 29th of November. Mufti of Cyprus, H.E Dr Talip Atalay led prayers at noon for 950…
UNFICYP personnel help spread the word about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the global #16Days campaign, Relations & Liaison Assistant Netha Kreouzos, who works with UNFICYP’s Sector 2 Civilian Activity Integrated Office, talks to clients about the strong messages behind the 16 Days of…