CAR national police force boosted by over 650 new recruits
652 new police officers – among them 183 women – were welcomed into the ranks of the Internal Security Forces of the Central African Republic (CAR) during a ceremony held at the National Police Academy in Bangui on 25 August…
“Colors of Nature with Uta and Miljana”: Bilingual Children’s Book Celebrates the Diversity of Kosovo
When it comes to the next generation, building a framework for a more trusting, collaborative society can begin in the simplest of ways, including through storytelling. That’s the guiding principle behind Colors of Nature…
Finnish support Marjayoun hospital with anesthesia machine
As part of continued UNIFIL support to host communities and in order to enhance local medical capabilities, the mission’s Finnish peacekeepers recently donated an anesthesia machine to a public hospital in Marjayoun, south…
UNMISS hands over renovated school in Kodok, Upper Nile State
Joy all around as children inspected their newly renovated school in Kodok, Upper Nile State. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS Kids in Kodok in Upper Nile’s Fashoda County have reason to rejoice: The United Nations Mission in…
THE SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP CALLS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
24 August 2021 The Security and Gender Group (SGG) strongly condemns the killing of the 18-year-old young woman who was left with no signs of life at the hospital of Ferizaj/Uroševac on Sunday, 22 August. The SGG calls upon…
New police station in Kalibalek, Unity State, to boost rule of law
There was joy all around when UNMISS handed over a newly constructed police station in Bentiu. Photos: Rosilene Nkwelle Nzelle Nahvoma/UNMISS Anyone thinking about committing a crime or two anywhere near the Kalibalek area of…
Secretary-General appoints Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his Special Representative for Western Sahara and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his new Special Representative for Western…
Following workshop, communities in Eastern Equatoria agree on tackling harmful cultural practices
It's never too early to start learning. Some women at a workshop in Eastern Equatoria State brought their little ones along. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS For some of the 40 participating chiefs and women, the discussions at…
New police station in Anyidi in Jonglei brings hopes that displaced people will return home
“A functional police station in Anyidi means that even we, as women, will have our needs and concerns addressed. I am happy, very happy about this,” said Rieng Garang and Deborah Nyieng, standing in the shade while watching…
Note on trends of violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law in Mali - 1 April – 30 June 2021
Bamako, 30 August 2021 – Today, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) released its quarterly note on trends in human rights violations and abuses in Mali. It covers the period…
Note on trends of violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law in Mali - 1 April – 30 June 2021
Bamako, 30 August 2021 – Today, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) released its quarterly note on trends in human rights violations and abuses in Mali. It covers the period…
SRSG Tanin Recalls the Importance of Clarifying the Fate of Missing Persons and Urges Pristina and Belgrade to Redouble Their Efforts
On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, stresses the importance of clarifying the fate of the…