UNIFIL support to boost agricultural yields in south Lebanon
As part of UNIFIL’s ongoing support to south Lebanese communities affected by last year’s conflict, the UN mission has extended major assistance to the Agricultural Services Centre in At Tiri, aimed at boosting agricultural…
A Global Photo Exhibition of “Women Rising for Peace” Opens in Pristina Marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Two of Kosovo’s leading women peacebuilders are featured in a global photo exhibition launched today by UNMIK to mark the start of the annual campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative…
Bunia: Operations coordination center, two years later, a pillar against insecurity
Despite the challenges, the Operations Coordination Center (CCO) remains a hub for protection in Bunia, symbolizing cooperation between national institutions and international support. The inauguration of the Operations…
Combating sexual violence: In North Kivu and Ituri, mobilization adapted to new risks
Those working in the field emphasize the need to integrate the digital dimension into prevention mechanisms, strengthen the judicial response, and consolidate community mobilization. This year, the 16 Days of Activism…
UNMISS and partners work together to prevent further violence in Eastern Equatoria
Violent clashes between forces aligned with the main parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement and other groups have caused immense harm to communities across Eastern Equatoria. The fighting, which broke out last week…
Seeds of Mistrust: How Language in Kosovo’s Media Fuels Division
Kosovo’s media landscape continues to grapple with narrow perspectives and language that “undermine[s] democratic dialogue and social cohesion,” according to a report released by the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK)…
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UN Police Officer Shalemi Kumari urges communities in Jonglei to end conflict and choose peace
“There is always a way forward if we seize the chance for change and choose peace.” Working as a United Nations peacekeeper in Jonglei is a challenge at the best of times, but UN Police Officer, Shalemi Kumari, is…
INDBATT strengthens community resilience initiatives in Abyei
Several initiatives focusing on environment, agriculture, and youth have been rolled out by the Indian Battalion (INDBATT) in their area of operation in sector center. These initiatives, which aim to build community…
GHANBATT boosts security and delivers humanitarian assistance in Sector South
The Ghanaian Battalion (GHANBATT) has stepped up security and humanitarian efforts in Sector South ahead of the 2025 seasonal migration and following recent clashes at Athony Junction, which resulted in several deaths and…
Listen, Protect, Alert: Bintou Keita's field diplomacy at the helm of a transitioning MONUSCO
Arriving in February 2021 to lead one of the world's most exposed missions, Bintou Keita took the reins of MONUSCO in a context of endless offensives, repeated armed violence, apparent powerlessness, and growing pressure on…
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Two years of the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers
On 20 November, more than 150 uniformed women joined an online event celebrating two years of the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan ( UNMISS). It also marked one year…
Women in Unity urge Government to pass legislation to prevent gender-based violence
Women and girls in Unity State are urging the Government to pass long-pending legislation to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, stressing the need to shield them from harmful practices such as early and forced…