ASG JENČA AND SRSG TANIN MET WITH KOSOVO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Mr. Miroslav Jenča, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, held separate meetings with Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli and parliamentary caucus leaders. They discussed…
Statement from UNMIK SRSG in relation to events in northern Kosovo and the detention of UN staff members
UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two UN staff members during the course of their duties by Kosovo Police. Both staff members were subsequently transferred to hospital for treatment of injuries. We are establishing the precise…
No more (involuntary) sitting under trees as UNMISS hands over new primary school in Awada
“Our mandate is to protect civilians and build durable peace. Education is key to sustainable development.” Thus spoke Sarjoh Aziz Kamara, representing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, at a ceremony where a brand new primary school was handed over to the jubilant community of Awada, near…
Women in Kosovo continue to face significant challenges, ASG Jenča hears during Kosovo visit
The Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Mr. Miroslav Jenča heard concerns and success stories from leaders of women civil society organizations across Kosovo communities during a two-day visit to Kosovo. Civil society representatives expressed concern that, despite…
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL head recommits resolve to work for lasting peace in south Lebanon
UNIFIL today marked the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at its headquarters in Naqoura, with the Mission’s chief recommitting the resolve to work towards a lasting peace in south Lebanon and along the Blue Line. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col also paid…
UNAMID Join IDPs community to celebrates International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID. On 29 May 2019, UNAMID staff members led by the Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) Anita Kiki Gbeho, joined the world community to mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at Al Salam camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Zalingei…
Pride and reverence reign as UNMISS celebrates International Day of UN Peacekeepers in South Sudan
Ambassadors, bons vivants, commanders, dignitaries and excellencies. They were all there, at UN House in Juba. Yet they had all left the parade ground when the celebration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers began in spontaneous, playful earnest. “This makes me feel proud of what…
The message from Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Ribbon thanks UN Dear colleagues, As we observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers around the world and in our missions today, 29 May, I join the Secretary-General in paying tribute to our colleagues who gave their lives in the service of peace this past year. We marked the Day here at UNHQ on…
Message from the Head of UNAMID on Eid al-Fitr
Zalingei, 30 May 2019 – On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend greetings and best wishes to the people of Sudan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Fitr is a time for forgiveness, kindness, and compassion. These qualities…
The UN’s unyielding effort to tackle sexual abuse and exploitation: our quarterly update
In the first quarter of 2019, according to latest figures released on Thursday, the United Nations recorded a total of 37 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) against UN personnel, including civilian and uniformed personnel from peacekeeping operations, agencies, funds and programmes…