Sexual exploitation and abuse allegations: what does presumption of innocence means for the under investigation?
Archive photo. MONUSCO Police officers raise awareness of students against sexual abuse and exploitation. Photo MONUSCO Since 2003, the secretary General of the United Nations has lunched the zero tolerance policy through his bulletin (ST/SGB/2003/13 of 9 October 2003) in which he defines sexual…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.195
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.195 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.195
Patients and workers applaud UN Mission for installing solar power at Maar health care centre
Testing and monitoring of a new UNMISS-financed solar power system installed at the primary health care centre in Maar in the Jonglei area. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has successfully executed the installation of a solar power system at the Maar Primary Health Care Centre in the…
UNIFIL marks 40 years of serving for peace
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today marked its establishment day exactly 40-years ago with a ceremony in the Mission Headquarters in Naqoura and the opening of a photo exhibition in the coastal town of Tyre, south Lebanon. It was an occasion to pay tribute to the tens of…
Thousands suffering amid harrowing conditions in east Ghouta and Afrin – UN
The United Nations in Syria is appealing urgently for help to ease the catastrophic situation for tens for thousands of people impacted by fighting in Eastern Ghouta, outside Damascus, and the northern town of Afrin.
UNISFA celebrates International Women’s Day
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) celebrated the International Women’s Day in the Abyei Area with multiple events engaging the communities and mission staff, and showcasing the resilience of women. The event was held at the Abyei Women’s Centre with representatives from…
Pre-migration conference of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya held
A three-day pre-migration conference organized by the International Organization for Migration ( IOM), Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) in collaboration with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei ( UNISFA) took place between 3 and 5 March 2018, in the village of Todach. Over…
Displacement surges as twin military offensives drive thousands from Afrin and east Ghouta – UN
The humanitarian crisis in Syria is reaching new peaks as hundreds of thousands of people flee the escalating fighting in Eastern Ghouta and Afrin, the latest flashpoints in the long-running conflict, United Nations relief agencies said Tuesday.
Demobilized Ex-combatants in South Darfur to Return to Civilian Life
Photo by Mubarak Bako, UNAMID. Some 800 former combatants will soon be reintegrated into civilian life following the conclusion of a two-week demobilization exercise in Nyala, South Darfur, which began on 26 February 2018. The exercise was jointly organized by the Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization…
UNMIL and UNDP encourage youth to improve community through clean-up contest around Monrovia
16 March 2018, Monrovia – The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) along with the United Nations Development (UNDP) funded a project to sensitize youth in the five main cities of Greater Monrovia, on topics such as basic self-development process, including peace, social cohesion, volunteerism…
UNMIL continues to support rule of law in Liberia
20 March 2018, Monrovia – UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Mr. Waldemar Vrey on behalf of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) handed over printed ledgers, case files and Sentencing Guideline booklets to judges in Liberia…
Acts that undermine the Libyan State must not become the ‘new normal,’ UN Security Council told
Libya’s shaky financial position, looming humanitarian crisis and the inability of State authorities to provide services have created a “vicious cycle” where groups with vested interests are trying to step in and undermine the Government, the United Nations envoy to the north African warned on…