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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Croatian Contingent ends UNIFIL mission
UNIFIL’s Croatian Contingent has ended its mission with UNIFIL with the departure of 49 troops from south Lebanon today. The Croatian peacekeepers worked with UNIFIL’s Italian Contingent in Sector West. The Sector…