Kosovo youth celebrate their human rights
Eight months of Kosovo youth learning about various rights, such as the right to education and government responsibilities to its citizens, were brought to a close by Play International. The Human Rights Clubs, supported by…
World Refugees Day: Returnees in Malakal decry difficult resettlement process
Nineteen-year-old Monyjok Malual Marial describes life in Kakuma refugee camp, in the Northern part of neighbouring Kenya, as difficult. After years in exile, he decided to return to his origins in Malakal – only to discover…
HOM/COS MG Kristin Lund’s speech on peace Keepers day 29th of May 2018 at Government House, Jerusalem
You’re Excellences, Admirals, Generals, Distinguished guests, Fellow Peacekeepers, Colleges, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for taking time to attend the commemoration of this very significant occasion. To day is dedicated…
UNIFIL community outreach unit reflects on a busy year
Students from Aytarun Public School raise their hands to answer questions about UNIFIL and the Blue Line. As the school year in Lebanon winds down, teachers and students prepare their end of year celebrations and look forward…
SRSG STATEMENT ON RECENT ETHNICALLY MOTIVATED INCIDENTS
Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, welcomes the condemnations and expressions of concern by Kosovo’s leaders regarding recent ethnically motivated incidents. SRSG Tanin further…
UNAMID deplores humanitarian impact of ongoing military confrontation in Jebel Marra
El Fasher, 21 June 2018 - The African Union - United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is deeply concerned with the current fighting between the Government of Sudan forces and Sudan Liberation Army elements of Abdul…
Restoring government control across Central African Republic is ‘key’ to lasting peace, stability – UN envoy
While many positive steps have been taken in the Central African Republic (CAR), progress has been too slow and is continually under threat from “those who seek private gains through violence,” the United Nations envoy on the…
Indian peacekeepers organize group yoga session
UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers organized a yoga session for the local population and fellow peacekeepers at their main base in Ebel es Saqi, south-eastern Lebanon, marking the International Day of Yoga on Thursday. India’s…
Women in Malakal seek elimination of sexual violence in conflict
“Some women here are coming into Malakal town for the first time!” Rachel Mayik, more commonly known as “Mama Rachel”, is excited and full of joy as she speaks to the group of women who have come together to learn more about…
SRSG Shearer on International Olympic Day: A unique opportunity to come together under one flag
Saturday marked not only the International Olympic Day but also a new dawn for South Sudanese athletes hoping to participate at the next Summer Olympics in 2020. They marched through the Juba national basketball stadium in…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.201
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.201