UNMIK invites local NGOs and institutions to submit proposals for the Community Trust Building Projects – Deadline: 22 March 2023
UNITED NATIONS INTERIM ADMINISTRATION MISSION IN KOSOVO (UNMIK) Call for Community Trust Building Project Proposals 2024 – 2025 Deadline for submission: Friday 22 March 2024 A. Background and Purpose of this Call Proposals…
Peace dialogues bring early signs of improved ethnic relations in greater Jonglei/Pibor
Recently and significantly improved relations between Lou Nuer and Murle communities are living proof of the wisdom of the old adage "if at first you don't succeed, try again." Photos by Khalif Farah & Islam Fady/UNMISS…
UNMIK supports Kosovo’s Para-Sports Games
Promoting the sporting abilities of people with disabilities in Kosovo, on 2 March, UNMIK supported the holding of the 19th Para-Sports Games organised by the Kosovo Paralympic Committee. Gathered at the Academy for Public…
Peacekeepers persevere in assisting local communities
Despite relentless and daily exchanges of fire since early October 2023, UNIFIL peacekeepers have stayed their course in assisting local populations with their pressing needs during these challenging times. Across the mission…
UNMISS condemns killing of staff member and calls for an urgent investigation
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns the killing today of a South Sudanese staff member in Abiemnhom in the Ruweng Administrative Area, close to the border with Warrap State and Abyei. Charles Kiir Gone…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes incoming Council of Europe Head of Office
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh discussed shared objectives with the new Head of Council of Europe Office in Pristina, Ms. Mary Ann Hennesey, whom she welcomed to…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Moldova
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh received today the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Anatolie Nosatîi. They discussed recent developments in Kosovo…
IWD special: Mama Fatima says the job doesn’t matter, it’s what you do with it that counts
On International Women's Day, meet Mama Fatima, a 60-year-old woman in Juba who does not let personal setbacks stop her from living life to the fullest. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS. Although life so far has not…
UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace
Today is an important and solemn occasion for UNFICYP. 60 years ago, on this very same day, the Mission was established by the UN Security Council, although no one would have ever imagined it would still have a presence on…
Success of mobile court in Koch sets the stage for further expansion of formal justice system
Some helicopters are more important than others, like this one, belonging to UNMISS and delivering justice to Koch. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS. UNITY STATE – The landing of a helicopter at a remote peacekeeping base in…
Ayat Harb, Jordanian police officer: “I want to improve the lives of other women, especially the most vulnerable”
On this year’s International Women’s Day, meet UNMISS police officer Ayat Harb, who left behind her and two daughters in Jordan to serve for peace in South Sudan. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS. It takes a strong woman…
IWD special: Mary in Malakal has her eyes set on winning political post to fight for women’s rights
"If you are good enough, you are old enough", the saying goes. Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir in Malakal is living proof of that. Photos by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – She may be only 27, but Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir has…