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Police, military officers and legal practitioners in Lakes State at a workshop on human rights and rule of law. Photo: James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS LAKES – For the principle of rule of law to function as it should, those upholding it must know what they do, others what they cannot do, and everyone…

The practice of early and forced marriages must come to an end, and women and girls given full emancipation. This was the central message that came out of a round table with Kosovo lawyers and law students, during an UNMIK event that included the screening of two films to mark the global 16 Days of…

Story by Yaye Nabo Séne and Gaëlle Sundelin In 2019, when Jeanne d’Arc Kohou flew out to Mali to join the Un Peacekeeping mission MINUSMA, her role was to help prevent and address gender-based violence. But soon after she arrived, COVID-19 hit and she was unable to meet the communities and victims…

Under the ambit of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism, UNMISS' Conduct and Discipline Team teamed up with women's representatives from Gurei in Juba to raise awareness on the UN's zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. Photo by Blessings Phumisa/UNMISS JUBA - For 11-year-old Jacqueline…

United Nations peace operations work around the world to promote and maintain peace and security, despite facing innumerable challenges while delivering on its mandates. In Cyprus, UNFICYP organizes regular military skills competition every year to ensure that peacekeepers remain agile, fit for…

Supporting people in enjoying and standing up for their human rights is as important as ever this Human Rights Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh says. “Today, more than ever, human rights are indispensable to building a bright future for all…

This project was executed as part of MONUSCO's Quick Impact Projects (QIP) through its Justice Support Section. Photos MONUSCO / Ado Abdou As part of its mandate to support the institutions of the Republic, MONUSCO has built and equipped a courtroom for the Court of Appeal in Bunia, Ituri province…

UNFICYP held a hybrid NGO Networking Forum at Ledra Palace Hotel to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign from 25 November until 10 December that mobilizes efforts to end violence against women and girls. The event focused on evolving forms of violence…

Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in Wau, South Sudan, recently handed over 1,000 text books and sports items to schoolchildren. Their objective: To motivate students and ensure that they complete their education. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – There’s jubilation…

UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Bangladesh and Indonesia at the United Nations Protected Area this morning. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, accompanied by UNPOL' Senior Police Advisor, Assistant Police Commissioner Satu Koivu…

Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning the fundamentals of negotiation and peacebuilding, and about the women, peace and security agenda? Then come join us for a hybrid programme of interactive workshops led by international experts. The details of the programme and how to apply…

Rear Admiral Michael Busse of the German Navy and Commander of UNIFL’s Maritime Task Force met recently with Deputy Commander in Chief Asaad Abdallah of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Navy to initiate the provisional hand over the Maritime Interdiction Operations Command from UNIFIL to the Lebanese…