Central African Republic: Security Council reflects on peace deal anniversary
One year after the signing of a peace deal in the Central African Republic (CAR), State authority is being extended throughout the country, violence against civilians has decreased, and an inclusive Government remains in…
28 militiamen sentenced in Central African Republic for murder of civilians, UN peacekeepers
The sentencing of 28 militia members on Friday in the Central African Republic (CAR) for an array of violent crimes, including the murder of civilians as well as 10 UN peacekeepers, has been hailed as a major step forward in…
TRUST BUILDING
On 8 March 2020, more than 70 language students from all ages and across Cyprus came together in Kyrenia to attend the second language cafe and cultural club supported by UNFICYP Civil Affairs. The objective of these events…
The Government of Sudan and the UN sign a Framework of Cooperation to prevent and respond to conflict- related sexual violence
The Government of Sudan and the UN sign a Framework of Cooperation to prevent and respond to conflict- related sexual violence
Young Aweil women defy cultural norms by taking to football for empowerment and social cohesion
Women's football is becoming quite a thing in Aweil and surrounding areas. “If you made a mistake like I did by getting married at an early age, please don’t give up. “Please, go back to school or come back to your football…
SRSG TANIN MEETS THE CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES OF THE EMBASSY OF NORTH MACEDONIA, MR. TONI PETROVSKI
On 12 March 2020, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Mr. Toni Petrovski, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Embassy of North Macedonia, at UNMIK Headquarters. They exchanged views…
SRSG TANIN EXPRESSES SUPPORT TO UN KOSOVO TEAM AND NEW GOVERNMENT
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin delivered opening remarks at a Strategic Prioritisation Retreat organised by the United Nations Kosovo Team on 11 March in Pristina. Prime Minister…
Famagusta students together
Civil Affairs continues to support trust-building between the communities through informal education in the Greater Famagusta region. ‘Famagusta Students Together’, a new project that aims to bring together high school…
DRC: Hope for peace revived after the agreement reached with armed group in Ituri
Hope for peace revived after the agreement reached with armed group in Ituri On February 28, following the tough MONUSCO-facilitated negotiations, DRC Government and the former armed group Force known as ‘’Resistance…
UNMISS mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace renewed until March 2021
UNMISS mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace renewed until March 2021 The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate requiring peacekeepers serving in South Sudan to protect civilians and build…
Pariang women inspired by female UN peacekeepers’ peace building experiences
Women in Pariang were fascinated by an UNMISS photo exhibition as part of celebrations of International Women's Day. After years of very limited political participation, women in Pariang are looking forward to receiving their…
SRSG TANIN MEETS UNFPA’S REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MR. JOHN MOSOTI
On 13 March 2020, Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Mr. John Kennedy Mosoti, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Country…