FEATURE: UN peacekeeping - on the front lines to end violence against women
“I know what it means to lose your house, to be looted. To look a child in the eye and say, 'If they come for me, you need to run'," said the newly appointed United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in…
Insecurity and human rights issues among challenges for South Sudan – UN envoy
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan today raised concerns about security challenges, human rights issues and the national reconciliation process, while also highlighting the political progress…
Outgoing UN police adviser stresses critical need for more female officers
The top United Nations police official today called on Member States to send more qualified female officers to serve in the world body’s operations, as she highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and…
UN senior official welcomes arrival of female police contingent in Cote d’Ivoire
The United Nations top police official today welcomed the arrival of a contingent of female police officers to the world body’s peacekeeping missing in Côte d’Ivoire. “The Police Division welcomes this contingent of highly…
Darfur: UN-African Union envoy voices concern over deadly violence in Sigili village
Amidst new reports of violence in the west Sudanese region of Darfur, the acting head of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission there, known by the acronym UNAMID, today voiced her dismay and concern over…
At conference, Ban highlights role of police peacekeeping to uphold rule of law
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spotlighted the role that police peacekeepers play in upholding the rule of law and helping countries achieve lasting progress, while calling on countries to boost support for their work.…
UN police serving in Timor-Leste awarded national medal of merit
United Nations police serving in Timor-Leste were honoured this week with the country’s medal of merit for their efforts to assist the fledgling nation consolidate peace and security. Timorese President José Ramos Horta made…
UN police chief: ‘zero impunity’ for peacekeepers guilty of sexual abuse
The United Nations police chief today called on Member States to ensure that peacekeeping personnel found guilty of sexual exploitation and abuse are punished and that everything possible is done to prevent such crimes from…
Ban calls for boost in efforts to fight organized crime in West Africa and Sahel
A rise in transnational organized crime, drug trafficking and piracy are threatening peace and stability across West Africa and the Sahel, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, calling for an increase in regional efforts…
At end of Haitian visit, Security Council focuses on police reform and living conditions
Police reform and the living conditions of Haitians who remain displaced after the January 2010 earthquake were the focus of the final day of the Security Council’s four-day visit to the impoverished Caribbean country…
Haiti making progress on rule of law, but faces serious challenges – UN expert
Haiti has made some progress in restoring the rule of law, the United Nations independent expert on the human rights situation in the Caribbean country said today, citing as examples the appointment of the president of the…
More needs to be done to enhance Darfur’s peace process – UN official
A strong political will, adequate financial resources and strengthened operations to help Darfur’s vulnerable population are needed to accelerate the peace and reconciliation process in Sudan, a senior United Nations official…