UNIFIL projects to benefit its Naqoura hosts
UNIFIL recently implemented a number of agricultural projects, directly benefiting thousands of residents of Naqoura Municipality in south-western Lebanon, which also hosts the UN mission’s headquarters. At a ceremony earlier…
Today, MINURSO said goodbye to “our Constance.”
At exactly noon local time, MINURSO paused all operations as SRSG Alexander Ivanko and Force Commander Major General Zia Ur Rehman presided over a solemn ceremony held in Laayoune and watched online by the entire mission…
UNPOL trains police officers and other organized forces in Upper Nile State on crime management
Police and Corrections Officers in Malakal had a lot to take in when being trained by UN Police serving on human rights and crime prevention. Photos: Samson Liberty/UNMISS Deficiencies when it comes to the rule of law coupled…
Lebanese Army personnel join UNIFIL Sector East units for COVID-19 disinfection training
UNIFIL’s Sector East units trained last week with Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel on COVID-19 disinfection procedures, as part of the two forces’ ongoing cooperation. The three-day training at the UNIFIL Sector East…
Ituri: MONUSCO proceeds with escorting convoys on Komanda-Bwanasura road section
Since July 2021, alone or with the Congolese army (FARDC) troops, MONUSCO peacekeepers have escorted thousands of civilian vehicles between Komanda and Bwanasura-Luna at the rate of three escorts per week. As part of its…
UNMISS peacekeepers conducts healthy, inexpensive cooking session with Eastern Equatorian mothers
Cooking nutritious, inexpensive meals is an art, here demonstrated by UNMISS peacekeepers in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS Acute malnutrition among children is an all-too-common problem in South Sudan…
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) receives funding from the Elsie Initiative Fund to enable an inclusive environment in UN peacekeeping
New York – The Elsie Initiative Fund for Women in Peace Operations (EIF) announced today that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is the first UN field mission to receive funding to create an enabling and…
UN Lebanon mission becomes pioneer in gender-sensitive peacekeeping
The Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is taking advantage of a new initiative, to become the first UN peacekeeping mission to provide gender-sensitive housing and invest in better working conditions for women peacekeepers…
UNMISS conducts outreach campaign for reconciliation and unity in Western Equatorian counties
Ibba County in Western Equatoria State was one of the places visited during a recent campaign for reconciliation and unity among communities. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/Phillip Mbugo Promoting reconciliation, unity and…
Young Cypriots from across the divide lead efforts to tackle community challenges together
This weekend, UNFICYP, together with the British High Commission and the British Council, kick started the ‘Young Leaders in Action’ initiative, which is bringing together 35 enthusiastic and committed young men and women…
Lubero: Markets to revive economic activities in conflict-affected areas
This project is the first of four throughout the country. Photo MONUSCO / Alain Muongo Construction work of a market in Mulo was launched on Thursday, January 27. This is one of the districts of the rural municipality of…
Bunia: Young people rally for peace and welcome MONUSCO’s actions
Photo MONUSCO / Force As part of the partnership between MONUSCO and its various partners, the commander of MONUSCO Bangladeshi contingent in Ituri met a delegation from the Youth Parliament of Bunia last Friday, January 28…