Masterpieces for peace: Juba students rejoice in creative contest
"South Sudan peace" was the theme for participants in the UNMISS Art for Peace contest in Juba. A blank canvas. Imagination, pencils and brushes in motion. “I remember seeing how happy my father was when South Sudan gained independence in 2011. I want to see people happy like that again; this is why…
MINUSCA reminds contractors of duty to comply with transport regulations
A truck carrying communications equipment for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was seized for a few hours earlier this week by FPRC elements in Ndélé, in the Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture (north of the Central African…
UNISFA holds workshop on customary law, peacebuilding and human rights for Misseriya
A two-day workshop on ‘Customary Law, Peace Building and Human Rights’ for Misseriya customary law judges, youth union members, community leaders, and members of the Peace Committee members, school representatives and NGOs, was held between 8 and 9 May 2018 at the operations base of the United…
Message on the international day of United Nations Peacekeepers
On May 29th, 1948, the United Nations Security Council authorized the first United Nations peacekeeping operation – the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. On this 70th anniversary, we express our gratitude to the more than one million men and women who have served under the UN…
UNIFIL head chairs tripartite meeting at Ras Naqoura with LAF and IDF
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the UN position at Ras Al Naqoura. Discussions focused on issues related to the…
UN chief in Mali to mark determination, dedication, service and sacrifice of peacekeepers
On the eve of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers this Tuesday, in the dimly lit streets of Bamako, the Malian police set out to conduct a night patrol with the support of UN police officers. UN staff reporting on the visit took the opportunity to go out with the team ahead of the…
The Secretary-General message on the UN Peacekeepers Day
The Secretary-General message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 29 May 2018 On May 29th, 1948, the United Nations Security Council authorized the first United Nations peacekeeping operation – the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. On this 70th anniversary, we…
Peacekeeper Profile: Peter Urbanovský
Peter Urbanovský from Slovakia joined his country’s armed forces in 2000 and is currently serving with the United Nations Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as Force Engineer Warrant Officer. This is Peter’s second stint with UNFICYP in the same position. He was previously deployed in the Mission from 2012-…
Peacekeeper Profile: Lucas Santo
Lucas Santo from Argentina works with the operational branch of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) headquarters. He joined the Argentinian Air Force in 2006 and served in the erstwhile United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti for six months. This is Lucas’s second deployment in a…