Outgoing Force Commander hails effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping during farewell parade
JUBA – At a farewell parade that was both poignant and celebratory, the outgoing Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, lauded the bravery of troops…
''Organized by MONUSCO in collaboration with the local NGO SECHA (Second Chance), the workshop also helped strengthen participants’ capacities, notably in project management and advocacy—skills essential for the effective implementation of the Provincial Action Plan.”
Resolution 2250: In Ituri, young people step up their engagement in conflict prevention
Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province, hosted from 23 to 25 February 2026 a workshop focused on taking ownership of the Provincial Action Plan (PAP) for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and…
UNMHA and OSESGY discuss transition arrangements in Hudaydah and Sana’a
UNMHA and OSESGY discuss transition arrangements in Hudaydah and Sana’a
Leaders Meet at the UN Protected Area
The leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr. Tufan Erhürman, and the leader of the Greek Cypriot community, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, met this morning in the United Nations Protected Area. The leaders were welcomed by…
Personal Envoy Convenes Technical Committees Retreat at Wilton Park
The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Cyprus convened the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives of the 13 Technical Committees, together with the two Coordinators, at Wilton Park in the United Kingdom…
UNPOL officers build capacities among local counterparts on combatting electoral violence against women
JONGLEI - John Akuoch knows that South Sudan’s elections, currently scheduled for December this year, will be both historic and challenging. As the Assistant Coordinator for the South Sudan National Police Service in Jonglei…
UNIFIL hands over last 2 of 5 cleared minefields to LAF
UNIFIL handed over the last two of five minefields cleared by its deminers over the past six months to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), during a ceremony held yesterday in Blida, southeastern Lebanon. While clearing the final…
Press Release - UNMISS alarmed by rising violence in Abiemnom, calls for urgent restoration of calm
Juba, 01 March 2026 — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is alarmed by surging violence in Abiemnom, Ruweng Administrative Area, in the past 48 hours. Early this morning, unidentified armed youth attacked…
UNPOL Launches Women’s Tailoring Project in Mekenis Village
Seven women in Mekenis Village have begun a transformative journey toward economic independence through a newly launched tailoring project supported by UN Police (UNPOL). Equipped with sewing machines and all necessary…
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On International Women’s Day, UN urges Somali authorities to remove legal barriers causing gender gaps
The theme for this year’s observance of International Women’s Day is ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Emphasizes Need to Strengthen Country’s Army and Police Capabilities at Cairo Meeting
On 24 February, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, took part in a meeting held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to prepare for the international conference to support the Lebanese…
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On International Women’s Day, UN urges Somali authorities to remove legal barriers causing gender gaps
The theme for this year’s observance of International Women’s Day is ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.