Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, to the United Nations Security Council
[As Delivered] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council today on the situation in South Sudan. Allow me to focus on the priorities for this critical phase of the implementation of the Peace…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF GHANA
On 06 March, MINURSO celebrated Ghana’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Ghana marks its independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. Ghanaian men and…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Štrpce/Shtërpcë municipality Mayor Jevtić
On 7 March 2023 the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Štrpce/Shtërpcë municipality and met Mayor Dalibor Jevtić. SRSG Ziadeh commended Mayor Jevtić for his…
Saving lives and promoting women’s health on the airwaves: meet Mimi Konaté who helps empower women on UN radio in Mali
By: Samira Y. Salifu Aminata Konaté is a radio journalist with the United Nations Radio Mikado FM in Mali. Known to her listeners as Mimi Konaté, she holds 30 years of experience in radio journalism, having begun her career…
SRSG and Head of MINURSO presides over the ceremony of awarding the United Nations Medal to outgoing Military Observers
On 07 March 2023, SRSG and Head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko, alongside the Acting Force Commander Major General Chowdhury Md Main Ullah, the Chief of Mission Support Veneranda Mukandoli-Jefferson, the Mission COS, Nick…
North Kivu: MONUSCO and P-DRRCS facilitate the reintegration of a new group of ex-combatants
These ex-combatants who fled the bush voluntarily surrendered to MONUSCO in Rutshuru a few weeks ago. While waiting for their social reintegration, they are usually billeted and cared for at the MONUSCO base in Munigi for a…
A MINUSMA Exhibition Honors Resilient Malian Women
The Medina Art Gallery in Bamako is currently showcasing an exhibition of photographs entitled “Resilient Women” that celebrates the bravery and resilience of women in Mali. The exhibition was launched on March 7th as a…
Action for Peacekeeping: Inspiring women lead the way, using technology to boost UNFICYP operations in support of peace across Cyprus
Maria Trimithiotou has been working in UNFICYP since 1988. When she joined the engineering unit back then, the Mission barely made use of computers and most staff would depend on typewriters to prepare their reports. Maria…
“Without education, we cannot build a true democracy”: Victoria Adhar Arop Chon, South Sudan
Victoria Chon, an 82-year-old South Sudanese lawmaker is an inspiration to women and young girls across the world. She believes education for all is essential for the world's newest nation to successfully complete its…
Women, displaced persons in Jonglei believe that a permanent constitution will positively impact their status
A two-day consultation in Bor saw cogent discussions on key issues - full and equal participation of women and displaced people in constitution-making; fortified security structures as well as upcoming elections. 89…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- OPED FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Around the world, progress on women’s rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full gender equality. Today’s cascading crises, from…
International Women's Day 2023 - DigitAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality
The campaign to reach gender equality in the world is an every day pursuit – but one that takes particular significance today, on International Women's Day. This year’s theme is “ DigitALL: Innovation and technology for…