Do Nsoseme: When art becomes a weapon for Peace
My commitment is deeply rooted in defending women's rights through art, particularly poetry. I fight for their voices to be heard, recognized, and valued. Photographer, poet, and slam artist, Do Nsoseme embodies a generation…
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UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara speech on International Day of Peace (22 September 2025)
Excellencies,Religious leaders,Distinguished representatives of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Security Directorates,Local authorities,Colleagues from the United Nations family,Dear colleagues, dear friends,Dear fellow…
The Secretary-General's Remarks to the General Assembly Marking the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, As we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, I invite you to return for a moment to our earliest days. When the Organization first opened its doors, many of its staff bore visible…
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Secretary-General's Message on the International Day of Peace
Our warring world is crying out for peace. This year’s International Day of Peace urges each of us to give voice to that call. Around the world lives are being ripped apart, childhoods extinguished, and basic human dignity…
Women and Peace in DRC: A daily commitment
Through their actions across the country, women are proving that peace is not a distant dream, but a reality that is being built every day. The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21st, highlighted the…
MINUSCA mourns the loss of five peacekeepers in road accident
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is deeply saddened by the loss of five of its peacekeepers following a tragic road accident that occurred on…
Youth urged to choose peace at joint Pibor-Jonglei celebration
Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS PIBOR – The official celebrations were…
Families repeatedly displaced by violence in Kajo-Keji struggle to rebuild their lives
“I was working in my garden when I heard loud gun shots. I rushed to pick up my three-month old baby who was sleeping under the tree and we ran for our lives.” Twenty-four-year-old Betty explains how she fled her home in…
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Calls for compassion, reconciliation, and finding joy in life at International Day of Peace celebrations in Malakal
Community performers celebrate their diversity and embrace unity at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Malakal. “My people, cultivate healthy habits and mindsets. Engage in activities that bring joy and create a…
Important step forward’ - Transitional Justice enters Academy of Justice’s training programme
In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s…
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On International Day of Peace, UNISFA recommits Peace in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei. The ceremony, held under this year’s theme ‘Act Now for a…
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ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE, UNISFA RECOMMITS TO PEACE IN ABYEI
The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei. The ceremony, held under this year’s theme ‘Act Now for a…