Modern Classrooms Improve Care and Development Centre in Hasbayya
Five new classrooms were installed in the Hasbayya Care and Development Centre, thanks to the support of UNIFIL’s Spanish contingent. The installation transformed the large open upper level of the building into a modern modular space for educational and play activities. A series of fixed and movable…
BENI: MONUSCO Trains A Core Group of Women Mediators For Conflict Resolution
The Head of the Gender, Women, Families and Children Office welcomed the establishment of the core group of women mediators and thanked MONUSCO for organizing this activity, which she described as crucial. / Photo MONUSCO On February 17, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic…
Beni: MONUSCO Shuts its Military Base in Mutwanga
Despite the shut-down, MONUSCO keeps open another of its bases in the Ruwenzori sector: that of Kilya. Photos MONUSCO / Affaires civiles On February 17, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) closed its base in Mutwanga, located about fifty km south…
Sharing stories: multiethnic youth visit UNMIK during cultural exchange
Youthful vibes filled UNMIK yesterday when almost 50 teenagers from Deçan/Dečane visited during a cultural visit to Pristina. The impromptu visit happened as the youth were on one of a series of visits coordinated by NGO Agimi-Isniq, with support from UNMIK. “The importance of the project is that we…
As elections approach, building capacities of people with disabilities remains an UNMISS priority
In Renk, Upper Nile, 25 people living with disabilities discuss playing a more central role in shaping a more peaceful, prosperous future for South Sudan at a forum organized by UNMISS. Photo by Simon Waky/UNMISS. UPPER NILE - As South Sudan gears up for its first peaceful, credible, and inclusive…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Viti/Vitina Municipality Mayor Haliti
On 28 February 2023 the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Viti/Vitina municipality and met Mayor Mr. Sokol Haliti and other municipal officials. During her discussion with Mayor Haliti, SRSG Ziadeh praised the municipal leadership…
Accountability and ethics focus of UNMISS-facilitated training for journalists in Bor
Given the importance of journalism in shaping a democratic way of life as well as creating a vibrant, open civic space, UNMISS recently facilitated a training on ethical media practices for 30 journalists as well as civil society representatives in Bor, South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba…
Firefighting and Emergency First Aid
Last week, the Civil Defense Risala and UNIFIL’s Malaysian Contingent conducted a joint firefighting and emergency first aid training session. Thirty-six civil defense members from six south Lebanese municipalities visited UNIFIL peacekeepers to take part in this technical refresher course. The…
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Statement by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 27th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As delivered]
RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and Distinguished Guests,I thank RJMEC for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to address you today.Let me start by acknowledging the recent major developments related to the peace process. I welcome the expressed re-commitment of the transitional government to…
Building trust and confidence among South Sudanese continues to be crucial in building peace
At a recent workshop in Panyume, South Sudan, facilitated by UNMISS, tackled tough topics - sexual and gender-based violence, intercommunal conflict, human rights and the role of citizens in upcoming elections. The consensus: peace begins with collective efforts to safeguard every individual's…
MINURSO launches activities celebrating the International Women’s Day (IWD)
On 02 March 2023, MINURSO launched activities celebrating IWD, this year being celebrated under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. In the presence of Chief of Mission Support Veneranda Mukandoli-Jefferson, Mission Chief of Staff Nick Birnback as well as civilian and…
The Art of Producing High Quality Olive Oil
Olive oil tasting can be as intense and serious as wine tasting. Colour, texture, smell, viscosity, clarity and much more determine the quality level of extra virgin olive oil. In order to learn the necessary techniques to produce such high-quality olive oil, cooperative members and farmers from…