Nurettin Karayegen: A student and avid photographer who turns to entrepreneurship to build ties with both communities
Nurettin Karayegen is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, which students from both communities to discuss…
UNMISS briefs newly appointed state officials in Eastern Equatorian on its work to protect civilians and build peace
Partnerships for durable peace was the overarching message reinforced at an awareness-raising session for state government officials conducted by UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS. “There may be…
Free veterinary camp by Bangladeshi peacekeepers receives appreciation in Wau
Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in and around Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on breeding healthy animals. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS. “I rely…
Kuajok market benefits from UNMISS handover of COVID-19 prevention items
An UNMISS handover of masks, aprons and radio sets is expected to ensure local food vendors in Kuajok stay safe and healthy during the ongoing pandemic, while communities visiting the market here have access to latest…
Women’s representatives improve advocacy skills through an UNMISS-facilitated training
A three-day advocacy skills training facilitated by the UNMISS Gender Unit drew participants from civil society, local women’s associations and other women’s groups in Central Equatoria, South Sudan. Similar workshops are…
UNMISS veterinarians mark World Veterinary Day with a free camp for livestock owners in Malakal
A free veterinary camp for livestock owners and training sessions for animal health workers in Malakal were organized by Indian veterinarians from UNMISS. Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state have…
The Security Council condemns attack that killed Malawian peacekeeper
Malawian peacekeepers at their camp in Boikene, Beni, North Kivu. The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the…
Peacebuilding in divided societies workshops
Are you aged between 23-30 and enthusiastic in making a change in your community and in being active in peacebuilding? If yes, then these workshops are for you! As part of UNFICYP’s efforts to strengthen women’s perspectives…
UNMISS Head of Office in Upper Nile visits Maban, urges renewed peace in the county
As part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among local communities across South Sudan, Leda Limann, Head of Office, UNMISS Malakal, recently visited Maban county, in the Bunj area of Upper Nile state…
Ozer Sahoglu: Empowering young people to advocate for a brighter Cyprus
Ozer Sahoglu’s recent selection for Europe's Regional Team of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth is perhaps no coincidence. Since the age of 13, Ozer has been actively involved in peacebuilding activities…
Olga Kyriakoudi: An aspiring barrister in human rights law seizes the opportunity to work with peers from both communities
Olga Kyriakoudi is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, whereby students from both communities came together to…
Women’s representatives vow to strengthen their collective voice at a forum in Yambio
A day-long forum, organized by the UNMISS Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations…