Women peacekeepers push for stronger participation in leadership and decision-making processes during online conversation with UNMISS Force Commander
More than 130 women peacekeepers joined an online conversation with the UNMISS Force Commander to discuss how to enhance their role in leadership and decision-making as well as create an enabling environment for them to…
French peacekeepers conduct joint training with LAF on first aid, improvised explosive devices
UNIFIL’s French peacekeepers hosted members of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in their main base in the south Lebanese village of Dayr Kifa for joint training last week. The three-day activity saw 10 Lebanese soldiers learn…
Bangladesh peacekeeping engineers awarded UN Medal for their contribution to peace and security in South Sudan
Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, was the guest of honour when 275 peacekeepers from Bangladesh were awarded well-deserved UN medals for their hard work, not least the…
Italian peacekeepers donate essential goods to people displaced by violence along Blue Line
From school supplies to clothes as well as hygiene products and blankets, UNIFIL Italian peacekeepers recently donated a number of essential items to the population displaced by the ongoing violence across the Blue Line. The…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HONDURAS
On 15 September, MINURSO observed the National Day of the Republic of Honduras by raising its flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. This Day marks the independence of Honduras alongside other Central…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Ombudsperson, reaffirms commitment to advancing human rights of all communities in Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met today with the Kosovo Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj, to discuss the current human rights situation in Kosovo, including in…
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International Day of Peace | Secretary-General's message
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
UNFICYP drives women’s full and equal representation and participation in the peace processes and security efforts
On 11 September, UNFICYP peacekeepers met the Canadian Ambassador on Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill, who visited UNFICYP to learn about how the Mission is implementing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Mitrovica region
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with civil society, political actors and community leaders in the Mitrovica region today, expressing support for all communities…
Meet the Zanunga Women’s Group, ambassadors of peacebuilding in Yambio
The Zanunga Women's Group in Yambio was established for its members to be able to assist each other and to promote peace in their communities. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- The United Nations Mission in South…
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RJMEC Extraordinary Plenary Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General 18 September 2024 - Near Verbatim
Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to discuss the extension resolution today. While the UN will endorse the extension of the transitional period, we do so with real regret and…
Displaced women call for more support to overcome protection concerns in Juba camp
“I have not seen my husband since 2016. I have eight children to take care of, and I don’t know what the future holds. Still, it is our shared difficulties that make us strong”. Mariam Suna* is one of thousands of women who…