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UNSMIL urges an end to the clashes in Zawiya and those responsible to be held accountable.
TRIPOLI, 11 August 2026: UNSMIL strongly condemns the ongoing clashes in Zawiya and previously in Surman and calls on all conflict parties to cease fighting immediately and halt all provocative movements that could further…
SPF EOD personnel pose for a group photo upon completing the capacity-development programme, funded by the Government of Japan.
- Somalia
Aisha’s Journey Toward Empowering Women in Somalia's Security Sector
A Mother, an Officer, a Pioneer At 37 years old, Aisha (not real name) is redefining what is possible for women in Somalia's security sector. A dedicated officer of the Somali Police Force (SPF), a mother of four, and an…
Thai peacekeepers recognized with UN Medal for building safer and more resilient communities
JUBA – A repaired road means more than an easier journey. It means humanitarian aid reaches vulnerable people in need, farmers get produce to market, families can access essential services, and communities can connect for…
Bangui: Participants gather for the Steering Committee meeting of the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) on 10 August 2026, aimed at assessing a $29M portfolio of peacebuilding initiatives in CAR. Photo MINUSCA / Clarisse Zihindula E'ka
United Nations Peacebuilding Fund: Over $29 Million Invested to Support Peace and Stability in CAR
Meeting on 10 August 2026 in Bangui, the Steering Committee (COPIL) of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) reviewed the implementation status of a portfolio of nine projects representing nearly $29 million in…
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SRSG Tetteh keynote speech to mark International Youth Day and the Ra'idat Cohort 3 Graduation
Good evening Ambassadors, colleagues, partners, mentors, Ra'idat alumni, friends and families, and most importantly, the graduates of Ra'idat's third cohort. It is a pleasure to join you tonight as we celebrate your…
Five years on, Afghanistan’s future depends on inclusive progress and sustained international engagement
KABUL - Five years after the Taliban took power, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) notes that Afghanistan has experienced a period of improved security, while calling on the de facto authorities to…
International Youth Day 2026: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations | Insights from Ms. Kyeongeun Lee, JPO in Political Affairs, UNOAU
A Journey Shaped by Different Contexts I was born and raised in the Republic of Korea. My journey with the United Nations began during an internship with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Kenya, where I realised that many of…
International Youth Day 2026: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations | Insights from Ms. Johanna Gummel, JPO in Political Affairs, UNOAU
Joining the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) When I first decided to study international relations as an 18-year-old high school graduate, working at the United Nations one day felt more like an abstract…
International Youth Day 2026: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations | Insights from Ms. Bintu Zahara Sakor, JPO in Programme Management, UNOAU
When I began my professional journey in West Africa, I was drawn to questions that have remained central to my work ever since: Why do some societies experience peace and stability while others face cycles of conflict? How do…
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Secretary-General Appoints Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan Force Commander of United Nations Mission for MINURSO
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan as the new Force
‘Different Contexts - Common Aspirations’ – International Youth Day event celebrates unity over differences
JUBA – “Our hope is in the way we talk. In the way we still get up each day and say, ‘I will try again’.” Passionate poet, Raja Charity, perfectly captured the sentiments echoed by many of her peers at the celebration of…
Speaking to residents, they emphasized the importance of washing hands regularly, quickly identifying suspicious symptoms, and immediately reporting anyone showing signs consistent with the disease to health authorities.
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In Ituri, former combatants join the fight against Ebola with MONUSCO support
Tchomia, 13 August 2026 – In Tchomia, reintegration is also about protecting communities.