Mary Catherine Demontato, UN Police in Aweil: “When you empower a woman, you build a nation”
Mary Baril Catherine Demontano from the Philippines serves with UNMISS in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL -…
UNIFIL statement (16 October 2024)
This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire…
MINUSCA statement in response to articles on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has taken note of the articles published on 16 October 2024 on the websites of The New Humanitarian and Le…
Purwor Nyal's in Hai Baraka: “How can we have so many resources and so much poverty?”
Residents of Hai Baraka on the outskirts of Juba expressed frustration and hope in equal measures at an UNMISS event organized to discuss the country’s political developments. Photo by Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS. JUBA -…
UNIFIL spokesperson comment on UAV (17 October 2024)
Earlier today, an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) of unknown origin approached one of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force ships off the southern Lebanese coast. In accordance with procedure, electronic countermeasures were used and…
4 ways countries are strengthening women’s participation in security efforts
Written by Elssa Gbeily, a Strategic Communications Intern from Belgium and Lebanon focusing on gender issues with the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in gender, peace and security. The full, equal and…
UNIFIL statement (20 October 2024)
Earlier today, an IDF bulldozer deliberately demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in Marwahin. Yet again, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security…
Italian UNIFIL Peacekeepers deliver essentials to Lebanese Red Cross and Tyre Crisis Unit
UNIFIL Italian peacekeepers have donated essential medicines and powdered milk to the Lebanese Red Cross and the crisis unit of Tyre municipality. These supplies will be distributed to displaced people in southern Lebanon…
SRSG Ziadeh Holds Regular Consultations in Belgrade Ahead of the UN Security Council Session, Urges to Prioritize Dialogue
Belgrade, 18 October 2024 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh concluded a two-day visit to Belgrade, where she held a series of high-level meetings as part of her…
UN Peacekeeping marks 25 years of protecting civilians as record levels of conflict highlight growing need
Written by the UN Peacekeeping’s Protection of Civilians (POC) team in the Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DPET) at UN headquarters in New York. The team provides resources, expertise and support to UN…
UNIFIL's commitment to peace and community support
UNIFIL Spanish peacekeepers have stepped up to help local communities in south Lebanon, even as tensions escalate. On October 11, they made two significant donations to the towns of Qlayaa and Ebel El Saqi, providing supplies…
In Yei, a community-focused policing training is set to bolster security
National police officers and members of the Police Community Relations Committee in Yei took part in a five-day training organized by UNMISS to enhance their understanding of community policing. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza…