Media and civil society leaders briefed on tackling disinformation
Editors of media outlets and members of civil society in the Central African Republic (CAR) were invited to an awareness-raising session on combating disinformation held in Bangui on 14-15 June. Disinformation and “fake news”…
Central African Republic entrenched in ‘unprecedented humanitarian crisis’
Defense forces, soldiers from nearby countries and other security personnel have been fighting an “asymmetric war” against armed groups, sparking an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis”, the top UN official in the country told…
Thousands gather for sport for peace tournament in Warrap State
And the girls are marching in, to a sports for peace tournament in Warrap State. Photos: Manyang Mayom/UNMISS Sports unite, they say. Football, the beautiful game and undisputed king as the most popular sport in the world…
LAF medical facility, renovated with UNIFIL support, opens in Tyre
UN Photos / Haidar Fahs UNIFIL Sector West Command and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) yesterday opened a newly renovated medical facility with UNIFIL support within the main LAF barracks in Tyre, south Lebanon. The facility…
Kits handed over as UNMISS and partners gear up for big football tournament in Juba
Sometimes, happiness is being given a proper football kit. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS Ever wondered what equipment that would be needed to prepare twelve teams for a football tournament? Of course you have, and here’s the…
New livelihoods for beneficiaries of the Community Violence Reduction Programme
The Deputy Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Central African Republic, Lizbeth Cullity, met with 80 beneficiaries of MINUSCA’s Community Violence Reduction (CVR) Programme, at two training centres – the Bon…
Towards an inclusive recovery: United Nations Global Open Day in Kosovo calls to advance women’s meaningful decision-making to combat COVID-19 impact
Sharing their experiences from different realms of civil society and government, on 23 June, the United Nations family in Kosovo hosted Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo to highlight the importance of…
UNMISS training for journalists in Western Equatoria focuses on building peace, promoting unbiased reportage
28 journalists in Western Equatoria recently completed a three-day UNMISS training on journalistic practices and the role of media partners in building a durable, inclusive peace across South Sudan. Photo by Felix Katie…
Women’s skill-building programme run by Bangladeshi peacekeepers gives hope in Wau
Some 13 young women in Wau, South Sudan, are building income-generating skills in tailoring and sewing thanks to UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS. Some 13 women in Wau, South Sudan, are now…
Serbia’s contribution to peace in the Central African Republic recognized through its military officers
For over a half-century, the Republic of Serbia has answered the United Nations call for peacekeeping in the world. Peacekeepers serving with the MINUSCA Serbian Contingent were today awarded the UN service medal for their…
Youth in Western Bahr El Ghazal graduate from an UNMISS vocational training
54 young people in Western Bahr El Ghazal who were severely affected by the civil war in South Sudan now have marketable skills in carpentry and brick-making following a two-month vocational training facilitated by UNMISS and…
Kaga-Bandoro: Pakistani peacekeepers provide medical care for Lazare IDP camp residents
Like many other basic rights, access to health care has long been compromised by ongoing conflict in parts of the Central African Republic (CAR). Reason for the MINUSCA Pakistani contingent (PAKBATT) in Kaga-Bandoro, central…