Cows, Pastures, and Family: In Ituri, Former Militants Return to Civilian Life
Samuel, now an ex-combatant, claims to have convinced a dozen young people to lay down their arms, return to civilian life and move towards a better life. Saturday, May 24, 2025. It is a little past 11 a.m., under the…
Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, with two-year terms beginning in January 2026. They will serve…
Peace begins with clean and healthy communities
UNMISS peacekeepers united with local authorities, lecturers and students to clean-up the university in Wau, promoting a cleaner and safer environment for learning as well as building community togetherness and pride. WAU -…
Message from the Secretary-General | World Environment Day
This World Environment Day focuses on solutions to beat plastic pollution. And rightly so. Plastic pollution is choking our planet – harming ecosystems, well-being, and the climate. Plastic waste clogs rivers, pollutes the…
VIDEO MESSAGE FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
This World Environment Day focuses on solutions to beat plastic pollution. And rightly so. Plastic pollution is choking our planet – harming ecosystems, well-being, and the climate. Plastic waste clogs rivers, pollutes the…
UN honours peacekeepers’ service and sacrifice
The United Nations honoured staff serving at its field missions through several events to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Thursday. The first UN peacekeeping operation was established in 1948 and today more…
Prison officers strengthen their respect for human rights through UNMISS-hosted training
Prison officers serving in Aweil will better respect and protect the rights and wellbeing of inmates in jails across the state after participating in an UNMISS-hosted training workshop. AWEIL - “Peace begins with upholding…
In New York, a Photo Exhibition Celebrates the Courage and Impact of Women in Peacebuilding
Among the photos the public will discover at this year's Photoville Festival are those by Do Nsoseme, whose art promotes gender equality and encourages dialogue on the role of women in society in the Democratic Republic of…
Beni: Judicial Actors and Police Officers Trained in Criminal Investigation Techniques
The training enabled participants to deepen their technical and legal skills in dealing with firearms-related crime. About twenty staff members from the military and civil judicial administration of Beni and Butembo, as well…
Beni: MONUSCO Celebrates World Environment Day by Planting Trees in a School
Celebrated on June 5 every year since 1973, World Environment Day is the world's biggest platform for raising public awareness of the environment. In Beni, North Kivu Province, MONUSCO celebrated World Environment Day on…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Women Establish Joint Women’s Committee
Abyei, 9 June 2025 – A Joint Women’s Committee comprising of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya women has been established, marking a significant step in shaping the agenda towards inclusive peace and security in Abyei. The women…
Post-Migration Conference Reaffirms Commitment to Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Peaceful Coexistence
Abyei, 9 June 2025 - The leaders of the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya three migration corridors and the Joint Community Peace Committee have signed a joint communique reiterating their commitment to peaceful coexistence and to…