People for Peace: Rachel Adau Gieu, on women’s rights in South Sudan
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
People for Peace: Major Kakule Kapitu Jean Marie on positive masculinity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Head of the Belgium Diplomatic Office in Kosovo Mr. Julien Sassel
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgium Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…
High-level delegation visiting violence-plagued Unity State met with despair and pleas for protection
When a high-level delegation visited the troubled southern part of Unity State, testimonies by survivors of recent widespread violence in the area dominated. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS UNITY STATE- A high-level…
People for Peace: Rem Sreypy on demining in south Lebanon
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
Traditional Leaders Peace Conference provides a platform for dialogue
Entebbe, Uganda, 17 May 2022 - The Joint Traditional Leaders’ Peace Conference, bringing together thirty leaders from the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities in Abyei, officially opened in Entebbe, Uganda on 17 May 2022. The…
Thousands stand up and dance for peace at UNMISS-organized concert in Kapoeta
High and low, young and old - thousands of people were having a jolly good dancing time at a Stand Up for Peace concert in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State. EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE- Everyone, and a few more it seemed, were…
Joint statement by AU, R-JMEC, ADC, EU, Troika, and UNMISS on the situation in Unity State
Last week, a joint high-level delegation met with communities affected by devastating violence in the southern part of Unity State. Juba, 18 May 2022: A joint delegation comprising the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted…
UNMISS raises awareness on child protection issues among military personnel in Western Equatoria
Military officers in Western Equatoria State being told that children should not belong to their ranks. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS Having recently identified children affiliated with the army of the country’s main…
Lázaro calls for ‘constructive outcomes’ on contentious issues along the Blue Line
Chairing his first Tripartite meeting, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro expressed his hope to use the forum “to move beyond the delivery of statements to emphasise finding solutions.” The…
Making History: Major Winnet Zharare becomes the first Zimbabwean peacekeeper to receive the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Written by: Camilla Stamp & Maya Kelly Edited by: Urjasi Rudra Major Winnet Zaharare was destined to be a champion for equality. Born into a family of five girls and two boys in Mhondoro, Zimbabwe, she was lucky enough to be…
SRSG AND HEAD OF MINURSO ALEXANDER IVANKO BRIEFS THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On 22 April 2022, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko virtually presented the regular MINURSO mid-term briefing to the United Nations Security Council. The briefing provided an update on the work of mission…