UNIFIL statement (13 October 2024)
Early this morning, peacekeepers at a UN position in Ramyah observed three platoons of IDF soldiers crossing the Blue Line into Lebanon. At around 4:30 a.m., while peacekeepers were in shelters, two IDF Merkava tanks…
SRSG receives the Head of Liaison Office of Slovakia Ms. Soňa Budayová at UNMIK Headquarters
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed Ms. Soňa Budayová, the Head of Liaison Office of Slovakia in Pristina to UNMIK Headquarters today. SRSG Ziadeh highlighted UNMIK…
SRSG receives Assistant Secretary-General Ms. Ivana Živković at UNMIK Headquarters
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed Ms. Ivana Živković, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG), Assistant Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP…
Bhutan and Portuguese peacekeepers honored by the United Nations in Central African Republic
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, chaired the UN Medal Parade ceremonies in recognition of the Bhutan and Portuguese Quick Reaction Forces contribution to the…
Pariang now ready to house court personnel, improving access to justice and accountability
Housing for judges and prosecutors, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Project programme, is expected to improve access to justice in the Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS. RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE…
How a network is supporting women peacekeepers
Written by Bonnie Ewart-Fisher, a Strategic Communications Intern from the United States of America serving with the Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in public affairs and advocacy on gender-related issues…
Abyei Champions Girls Rights on International Day of the Girl Child
12 October - A commemorative event to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child was organised in Abyei on 11 October. Local leaders and partners stressed the urgent need to double efforts to support girls'…
UNISFA sensitizes JCPC and Peace Actors on Mission’s Mandate
On 17 September, a UNISFA team comprising of the Civil Liaison and Public Information Offices, conducted a sensitization session for members of the Joint Community Peace Committee (JCPC), Joint Court, and Joint Protection…
UN empowers dozens of new Youth champions, from across the divide, for environment and peace in Cyprus
In early October, the UN in Cyprus welcomed the new group of UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace, who joined the 4th edition of the programme on the island. The group of 24 young people from across the divide took…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes incoming KFOR Commander Major General Enrico Barduani
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed the incoming KFOR Commander, Major General Enrico Barduani, in a ceremonial military salute at UNMIK Headquarters today…
Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan, as documented by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its latest quarterly brief.Between April and June 2024…
Artivism in Peacekeeping: Harnessing Creativity for Global Change
As conflicts rise worldwide, over 2 billion people—one-quarter of humanity—live in conflict-affected areas. With peace increasingly under threat, the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations continue to play a critical role in…