Beni: UNPOL trains Congolese police officers to conduct criminal investigations
"This training will help us learn how to conduct an investigation in the field because Beni is a very complex terrain," said a judicial police inspector. Photos MONUSCO/Joel Bofengo On Wednesday 5 April, MONUSCO police…
Communiqué from the International Mediation
On Friday, April 7, 2023, and in line with the commitment made at its March 13 meeting, the International Mediation presented to the signatory Parties concrete proposals aimed at relaunching the implementation of the…
Young Leaders in Action 2023 call for applications
Are you an individual or group aged 18–30 and interested in developing and implementing your project ideas on advancing gender equality and other issues that matter to you as young people in an intercommunal team? Are you…
Internally displaced women and youth receive training on income generating projects
Vocational training on how to bake bread, make solid soap and other items is expected to give 60 internally displaced women and youth a chance to make a living. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – Baking bread, making…
UNMISS supports Rose, an Acholi woman in Magwi, to make her vision come true
Female entrepreneur Anyek Rose John wants to improve situation for girls and women in her community in Eastern Equatoria. Photo: Saima Nizami/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Among the lush greenery of Obbo in Magwi County, live…
SRSG Ziadeh holds regular consultations in Belgrade ahead of Security Council, meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
The need to turn commitments into practical actions to benefit all communities was stressed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh, during a series of meetings in Belgrade…
UN Mine Action Service celebrate their big day with youthful vibes and a plea for funding
Youth, schools and art were at the centre of the UNMAS event to celebrate International Mine Awareness Day under the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait". Photos: Genevieve Imbali/UNMAS KABOOM! The exhilarating trademark sound of…
SRSG Ziadeh statement on shooting incident in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh condemns the shooting in northern Kosovo on Monday night, during which a Kosovo Serb was wounded, and takes note of the arrest of police…
UNIFIL statement on response to rocket fire, 07 April 2023
Early this morning, the IDF informed UNIFIL that they will begin a response to yesterday’s rocket launches. Immediately after, UNIFIL personnel heard loud explosions around the city of Tyre. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force…
UNMISS organizes vibrant multi-ethnic cultural festival of peace in Aweil
There was lots of dancing to enjoy, or partake in, at a recent peace festival in Aweil, organized by UNMISS. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Thousands of revellers gathered for Aweil town’s cultural…
Don’t fool me! Teenagers identify online information and hate speech risks
The growing threat of social media and the internet in fuelling misinformation and hate speech was identified by a group of Kosovo teenagers during a discussion with experts. International Fact-Checking Day is marked every 2…
Increase of gender-based violence, UNMISS pledges its support to address the problem
Incidents of gender-based violence, with girls and women making up the vast majority of those being subjected to it, are increasing in Eastern Equatoria State. At a recent consultative forum in Torit, organized by the United…