UNMIL facilitates the Conference of Women in the Security Sector
Monrovia - On 14 December 2017, the Ministries of Justice, Defense and Gender, Children and Social Protection supported by the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) convened a Conference of Women in the Security Sector…
DR Congo: UN officials hail landmark convictions, life sentences in Kavumu child rape cases
The United Nations envoys dealing with sexual violence in conflict and the head of the Organization’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have welcomed the conviction of 11 Congolese militia…
One Day in the Life of a Kosovo Woman
Harrowing stories of more than 30 women from Kosovo came to life on stage in a beautifully-choreographed dance show that interpreted stories of sexual violence and access to property rights. “One Day”, which was performed on…
UNMISS National Staff Association supports local orphanage and children’s hospital
UNMISS National Staff Association supports local orphanage and children’s hospital The National Staff Association of the UN Mission in South Sudan has mobilized a variety of items to support vulnerable children at the Juba…
UNMISS “children not soldiers” campaign encourages South Sudan army to protect children in Pibor
UNMISS “children not soldiers” campaign encourages South Sudan army to protect children in Pibor The Sudan People’s Liberation Army brigade based in the troubled town of Pibor has committed to protecting children caught up in…
First Protection of Civilians site successfully closed in South Sudan as families choose to return home
First Protection of Civilians site successfully closed in South Sudan as families choose to return home After four years living in cramped conditions, families are finally leaving the protected camp next to the United Nations…
UNMIL renovated military barracks of AFL
Voinjama – On 20 December 2017, The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) through the Quick Impact Project (QIP) ceremonially handed over the renovated Military barracks of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in Lofa County…
South Sudan: First UN safe haven for displaced civilians closes
The first ‘Protection of Civilians’ site – a place of refuge and safety set up next to a United Nations base in South Sudan – has been successfully closed after internally displaced families expressed the desire and…
Renovated by UNMIL, Monsterrado County Service Center in Bentol City was inaugurated
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIL, Farid Zarif after addressing the attendnts at the formal opening of the Monsterrado County Service Center in Bentol City. ©UNMIL Photo: Shpend Bërbatovci 20…
UNMISS partnering for a peaceful New Year
UNMISS partnering for a peaceful New Year The Outreach team from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan went on a special mission to spread end-of-year holiday season greetings to the partners it has worked with to promote…
Transporting voting material part of UN support for Liberia elections
00:00 00:00 LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Farid Zarif, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), addresses the Security Council in 2016. Photo: UN/Manuel Elias Liberians return to the polls next week…
Afghan parties must agree on ‘convincing peace process’ to end 40 years of conflict, says UN envoy
The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Thursday highlighted the need for the country to achieve a political settlement with the armed opposition, pointing to an upcoming February meeting between the parties as an…