SRSG Ziadeh Hosts Roundtable on Early Marriage and the Rule of Law at UNMIK
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…
People for Peace: From weaving recycled bags to preventing violence against women, Jeanne d’Arc believes in the power of one
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…
UNMISS teams up with women’s group to raise awareness on ending sexual exploitation and abuse
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…
Peacekeepers complete winter military skills competition
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…
On Human Rights Day, SRSG Ziadeh calls for actions to be guided by the letter and spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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…
Ituri: MONUSCO Builds Courtroom for Bunia Court of Appeal
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…
UNFICYP hosts forum to discuss gender-based online violence and ways to address it
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…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers hand over books and sports items to primary school children
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…
UNFICYP welcomes Bangladesh and Indonesia in UNPOL flag-raising ceremony
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…
Peacebuilding in Divided Societies Programme 2023
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…
Why This Maritime Command Handover is Crucial
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…
Survivors of gender-based violence: Hope at long last
The recent forum in Juba on gender-based violence was focused on the needs and rights of survivors. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS As this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence concluded, relevant stakeholders…