Italian peacekeepers distribute food packages to needy families
UNIFIL’s Italian peacekeepers launched yesterday a campaign in south-western Lebanon to distribute food packages to needy families in order to ameliorate the food security situation of the host communities. The UNIFIL…
Wau youth learn how to better contribute to peaceful intercommunal relations
Youth from different ethnic groups in Western Bahr el-Ghazal State learning more on how to promote social cohesion. Youth representatives in Western Bahr el-Ghazal have brainstormed to better understand what role young people…
UNFICYP peacekeepers recognized for their service in Cyprus
In September and October, UNFICYP underwent its bi-annual rotation, during which the Force’s troop contributing countries rotate their contingents on the island. Major General Cheryl attended the ceremonies and expressed…
UN chief calls for swift action following attacks on peacekeepers in Mali
Authorities in Mali are being urged to act swiftly to apprehend those responsible for two separate attacks on Thursday against peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA. An Egyptian peacekeeper was…
UNMISS supports formation of Western Equatoria State committee to end grave violations of children’s rights
A committee to end grave violations of children's rights has been formed in Western Equatoria State. A technical committee has been formed to implement the comprehensive action plan to end and prevent grave violations against…
South Sudan’s top UN envoy reassures displaced families during first visit to Bentiu and Malakal since COVID lockdown
From 14-16 October 2020, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, visited Bentiu and Malakal for the first time since the coronavirus-related lockdown in South Sudan. SRSG…
UNMISS vets bring health and joy to cattle and their owners in Wau
A Bangladeshi vet, serving with UNMISS, in action in Wau. Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have brought joy to cattle keepers in Wau by offering much-needed free veterinary…
Polymnia Glykeriou: A young woman with big aspirations for the environment in Cyprus
Polymnia Glykeriou is part of a group of 24 Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who are working with UNFICYP to promote actions on environmental peacebuilding in Cyprus. She is one of the 86 young men and women who applied to…
Governor of Western Equatoria State promises 35 per cent political representation for women
Women from different political parties discussing their political participation and how to improve it. Alfred Futuyo Karaba, Governor of Western Equatoria State, has promised that his government will make sure that women will…
Need for “global solidarity” never more clear in UN history, SRSG Tanin tells the Security Council
21 October 2020 - In the United Nations’ 75-year history the need for global solidarity and international cooperation has never been as clearly demonstrated as it is today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Stéphane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. **Western Sahara Our colleagues in the UN Mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO) reports that, as of this morning, it observed some…
Marking the 75th UN Day, UNIFIL head reaffirms commitment to cessation of hostilities
UNIFIL today observed United Nations Day at its headquarters in south Lebanon, with its head reaffirming the UN Mission’s commitment to maintain the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel while allowing space for…