Long awaited judicial review begins in Gogrial East, with support from UNMISS
In South Sudan, access to justice can't be taken for granted, as communities from remote Lietnhom can testify. Many of them have been detained for months or years without knowledge of any crime they may have committed. But…
Ituri: MONUSCO Launches Aquaculture Project to Ease Tensions in Djugu
The project to farm fish in floating cages offers numerous benefits, including the protection of spawning grounds and the regeneration of species. Six months ago, MONUSCO launched a floating cage fish farming project in…
Beni: MONUSCO Staff Donate Blood to Save Lives
Donating blood is an exemplary gesture of solidarity towards others. The Blood Transfusion Center of Beni, in North Kivu, concluded a voluntary blood donation campaign on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. Launched two months earlier…
Secretary-General's message for 2025 on hate speech
Hate speech is poison in the well of society. It has paved the way for violence and atrocity during the darkest chapters of human history. Ethnic and religious minorities often bear the brunt - facing discrimination…
UNFICYP gathers Cypriots from across the divide to discuss bicommunal investments
On 16 June, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), in collaboration with the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre, successfully hosted an insightful event on bicommunal economic cooperation and joint…
“Women’s rights are human rights”: Malakal men stand for gender equality
There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to…
“We may be from two countries but are one family”: Ethiopian peacekeepers hand over medical supplies in Bor
There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital…
Government peacebuilders, youth and UNMISS sow seeds of peace amidst guns
Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by…
Building inclusive peace: How LGBTIQ+ communities are bridging divides in Cyprus and Kosovo
This story was written by Elssa Gbeily, a former strategic communications consultant for the UN Department of Peace Operations focused on gender, peace and security. Every June, Pride Month highlights the rights and…
Beni: MONUSCO Trains Judicial Actors to Fight Terrorist Financing
A training workshop dedicated to combating the financing of terrorism opened on Tuesday June 17, 2025 in Beni, North Kivu province. A training workshop on countering terrorist financing was launched on Tuesday, 17 June 2025…
Eastern DRC: General Alain Bamenou on Mission with the Congolese National Police
This visit to eastern DRC is part of the partnership between the Congolese National Police and the MONUSCO Police. General Alain Bamenou of Benin, acting head of MONUSCO’s Police component (UNPOL), began a strategic tour of…
Free medical care by Indian peacekeepers gives hope to over 300 displaced people
With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER…