“We Stood Between the Guns and the Girls”: How UN peacekeepers helped prevent a crisis in Marial-Lou
UNMISS peacekeepers help prevent a crisis in Marial Lou, South Sudan by protecting 100 schoolgirls in a compound surrounded by armed youth and de-escalating tensions through community dialogue. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. When…
UN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability
The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for another year, as the world’s youngest nation teeters on the brink of renewed conflict. Introduced by the United States and supported…
Jonglei civil society and social workers pledge to protect children’s rights at UNMISS workshop
Recognizing their shared responsibilities, members from civil society organizations came together at an UNMISS facilitated workshop in Bor to discuss children rights violations and effective ways to respond. BOR – Children…
First mobile court deployed to Leer concludes successfully
LEER/JUBA – The first justice presence through a mobile court in Leer county, Unity state, in over a decade, has successfully concluded its proceedings on 8 May. The mobile court, an initiative led by the Unity state…
UNMISS delivers critical training on civilian protection in conflict hotspot
In response to increasing insecurity in Duk County, Jonglei, UNMISS facilitated a training on protection of civilians for local authorities and security services. JONGLEI – As the security and economic situation deteriorates…
Science in Motion: Inspiring Girls in Remote Areas of Kosovo
In Gračanica/Graçanicë, approximately two dozen curious young girls from various ethnic backgrounds, representing three local schools, gathered for a hands-on introduction to the world of science, technology, engineering, and…
Police officers empowered to protect women and votes during UNMISS election training in Warrap
In Kuajok, Warrap State, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), civil society organizations, and the State High Elections Committee came together for an UNMISS UNPOL facilitated workshop on electoral security. KUAJOK -…
As funding cuts bite, UN chief announces new dawn for peacekeeping
The future of peacekeeping took centre stage on Tuesday in Berlin as UN chief António Guterres urged Member States to do more to support the global body’s Blue Helmets and stave off the worst impacts of deep funding cuts…
Peacekeeping Ministerial: Member States rally behind UN peacekeeping in a time of crisis
This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
SRSG Ziadeh Meets President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, received the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, at UNMIK Headquarters today. Their discussions…
UNIFIL ships demonstrate interoperability in joint drill off Naqoura coast
All five ships of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) recently took part in a joint naval exercise off the coast of Naqoura. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation and interoperability, and to boost operational readiness…
UNIFIL Statement (14 May 2025)
UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets near the Blue Line, including yesterday’s incident in which a direct fire hit the perimeter of a…