In Beni, prison staff receive training to better protect inmates and colleagues from fires
« The training gave us techniques to better respond to the onset of a fire. It is useful at work, at home, and when dealing with inmates. » Twenty officers from Kangbayi Central Prison, including four women, completed…
Ituri: Vivian Van de Perre Meets with local communities
In Tchabi, the Mission inaugurated a modern police station for the benefit of the community. Vivian Van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in charge of protection and operations, spent three…
DR Congo: Peace still elusive despite ‘progress we see on paper’, UN official says
Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) “is still mostly a promise”, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MONUSCO, told the Security Council on Tuesday. “There are discrepancies between the…
Forging a sustainable future: UNFICYP welcomes new group of UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace
This September, Ledra Palace Hotel became a hub of innovation and collaboration as a new group of 28 young people from across the divide gathered for the 5th edition of the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace…
Top contents of the month of September 2025
Mainly marked by the visit of the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General to the DRC, this month of September around the International Day of Peace highlighted key aspects of justice and peace efforts for a better future…
Ituri: MONUSCO launches new specialized training for FARDC
Until October 10, instructors from Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Morocco are teaching a variety of modules ranging from telecommunications (use of GPS and drones) to IT, first aid, heavy goods vehicle driving, and…
UNIFIL statement on recent IDF grenade attacks near peacekeepers and Lebanese soldiers (3 October 2025)
Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dropped grenades near peacekeepers working alongside Lebanese soldiers to provide security for civilian workers in Maroun ar-Ras. The workers were trying to clear the ruins of homes…
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers lead “Walk for Peace” in South Lebanon
Nearly 450 people of southern Lebanon joined UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers in Sector East in a symbolic “Walk for Peace” initiative to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October. The event, which took place on 28…
PR: MONUSCO condemns escalation of violence in Ituri and reaffirms commitment to protection of civilians
Kinshasa, 3 October 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the resurgence of violence on 2 October in Djugu territory, Ituri Province…
No time for tears: Abducted girl escapes, reunites with her family after five years
In South Sudan, hundreds of children are abducted, every year. UNMISS and partners work hard to put an end to these crimes. JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR – K. doesn’t remember her age. It is believed that she is just 12 or 13, but…
Protecting harvests, supporting livelihoods in south Lebanon
Last month, Ghanaian peacekeepers, together with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), supported farmers in the villages of Rumaysh, Ayta Ash Shab, and Ramya during the harvest. Farming is the lifeline of these communities…
Women’s leadership role in peace and security issues ‘going in reverse’, UN chief warns
More women must have a role in shaping peace agreements, security reforms and post-conflict recovery plans, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday. Members met for their annual open debate…