MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF MONTENEGRO
On 21 May, MINURSO celebrated Montenegro ’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. This day, marks the independence of Montenegro from Serbia following the…
Opening Remarks by the SRSG and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh at the 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo: Youth, Peace, and Security in the AI era
Dear Excellences, Friends and Colleagues, Young Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, Ladies and Gentlemen: A warm and heartfelt welcome to the 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo, titled: "Youth, Peace, and Security in the…
A significant step towards safer humanitarian access in south Lebanon
Humanitarian UN Agencies, international and national NGOs and UNIFIL met to improve communication and situational awareness among humanitarian organizations operating in UNIFIL’s eastern sector of its area of operations. The…
UNIFIL, LAF pay tribute to fallen Malaysian peacekeeper
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro led a memorial ceremony in the tarmac of the Beirut international airport today to pay last respects to a Malaysian peacekeeper, who died of medical reasons…
A significant step towards safer humanitarian access in south Lebanon
Humanitarian UN Agencies, international and national NGOs and UNIFIL met to improve communication and situational awareness among humanitarian organizations operating in UNIFIL’s eastern sector of its area of operations. The…
UNMISS and UNDP train justice actors for circuit court deployment in Tonj South
UNMISS and UNDP jointly held a two-day workshop to prepare Tonj South for an upcoming circuit court. This initiative, which falls under the Kong Koc Project funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund for…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, at the 35th RJMEC Plenary
Near Verbatim I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since we last met, I have briefed the UN Security Council on 9 April as they reflected on the letter from the Secretary-General that assessed the level…
Visit of the Acting Military Adviser of UN Department of Peace Operations to Bouar
On May 23, 2024, at the head of a large delegation, Acting Military Advisor Major General Cheryl Pearce visited MINUSCA troops stationed in Bouar. During this visit, Major General Pearce met with the Bangladeshi medical…
UN builds stakeholder capacities on effective electoral practices
Civil society and youth representatives, government partners, women, and state elections committees in Northern Bahr El Ghazal came together for a two-day workshop facilitated by the United Nations Integrated Electoral…
More than communication: Implementation of law on languages gathers momentum
Language, as a cornerstone of our identities, transcends its mere communication-oriented utility; it is the embodiment of dignity, liberty, equality, and heritage, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of…
UNFICYP Force Commander praises commitment of UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus
Ahead of International Day of UN peacekeepers, UNFICYP’s Force Commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia praised the dedication and commitment of UNFICYP peacekeepers participating in the mission’s annual…
UNTSO Security All Female Team at The Main Gate
UNTSO Security All Female Team at The Main Gate At the main entrance of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) Jerusalem compound, an all-female team stands united, a force to be reckoned with. They…